Discord rolls out end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls for all users
▼ Summary
– Discord has enabled end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls for all users, preventing anyone, including Discord, from listening in.
– This is a significant privacy win for hundreds of millions of users, contrasting with Meta and TikTok’s recent decisions to not offer end-to-end encryption.
– The feature was launched in 2024 and rolled out to every user on Monday without requiring any action.
– The encryption applies to all voice and video calls except for stage channels, as confirmed by Discord’s vice president of core technologies.
Messaging platform Discord has quietly activated end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls for its entire user base, marking a significant shift in how private conversations are handled on the platform. The new encryption standard ensures that no one, not even Discord itself, can eavesdrop on users’ calls, delivering a major privacy upgrade to hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
This rollout comes at a time when other tech giants are moving in the opposite direction. Earlier this year, Meta pulled the plug on Instagram’s end-to-end encrypted messaging feature, while TikTok announced it would not encrypt user messages after becoming a U. S. company. Discord’s move stands out as a rare and welcome commitment to user privacy.
Discord first introduced the encrypted voice and video capability in 2024, and as of Monday, the feature is now live for every user without requiring any action. “End-to-end Encryption is now standard for every voice and video call on Discord, outside of stage channels. No opt-in required,” said Mark Smith, Discord’s vice president of core technologies, in a blog post.
For users who value confidentiality in their digital communications, this update represents a meaningful step forward. With encryption enabled by default, Discord’s community can now engage in private discussions with the assurance that their conversations remain truly secure.
(Source: TechCrunch)
