How to Record Discord Calls- Top 4 Tricks
Written by: Hrishikesh Pardeshi, Founder at Flexiple, buildd & Remote Tools.
Last updated: Sep 03, 2024
To record Discord calls, you can use:
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Discord Craig Bot:
- Visit Craig Bot's website, invite to your server.
- Use ‘:craig, join' to start and "stop" to end.
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Audacity:
- Download and set up Audacity.
- Press the red button to record while on a Discord call.
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OBS:
- Install OBS, add 'Audio output capture' in ‘Sources'.
- Start recording.
On mobile, use apps like Call Recorder or, for iPhone, Voice Memos. Ensure recording is consented to by all participants.
If you are an avid gamer, Discord should come as no surprise to you! And if you are a frequent user of Discord, we are sure that you must have come across multiple instances when you wanted to record the audio. What if we told you that there are ways you can get the audio recording.
In this guide, we will tell you how to record Discord calls in easy-to-understand steps.
Before we begin, it is worth noting that there is no official way to record calls on Discord. This implies that the makers of the platform haven't shared information about recording audio or video on Discord.
So, nope there's no official Discord call recorder. Therefore, you will have to use third-party applications to record calls on . Here's a list of the recording apps you can take the help of-
- Discord Craig Bot
- OBS
- Audacity
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How to Record Discord Calls With Discord Craig Bot?
For those of you who are new to the Discord Craig Bot, it is the voice channel recording bot for the app. What's great about this Bot? It comes with multi-channel/multi-track recording features!
This means that when the Craig bot records the audio on a Discord voice channel, the users get access to separate audio files for each speaker.
Craig is compatible with both PC and mobile devices (iOS & Android). Here's how you can record Discord calls with Craig:
- Visit Craig Bot's website. Just click on this link: https://craig.chat/.
- Once you log onto the website, click on ‘Invite Craig to your Discord server' option.
- Now, choose the desired Discord server that you wish to record.
- Then, complete the recaptcha process by clicking on the ‘Authorized' button.
- Once done, open the Discord voice channel and type ‘:craig, join' in the chatbox.
- Upon hitting send, you will be able to start recording the audio calls in the respective voice channel.
- Once you are done, you can use the "leave" command as shown below.
- However to stop it altogether just use the "stop" command like this.
In case there is a voice issue while screen sharing, you can try fixing it by following the article on how to resolve the Discord screen share audio error in minutes.
How to Record Audio on Discord on Mobiles with Craig Bot
How to Record Discord Audio on iPhones:
The built-in recording feature may not work if you're using an iPhone or iPad to access Discord. But yes, Craig works with iOS devices as well.
Craig also lets you record multiple speakers at once, and save the files separately. That way, you don't need to waste time trimming or editing. You still have the editing option if you need it.
That makes Craig one of the best choices for podcasts etc.
The method for iOS devices is pretty much the same as other devices.
Nevertheless, here is how you do it:
- Create a Discord server first. Then go to Craig Bot's official website and tap “Invite Craig to Your Discord Server”.
- Log in to use the bot.
- Invite it to your server by entering craig:, join and start recording.
- Once you're done, enter craig:, leave
- Choose AAC or FLAC, and the file gets saved directly on th iPhone, where you can edit it.
How to Record Discord Audio on Android:
Hey, here's what you do-
- Create a Discord server first. Then go to Craig Bot's official website and tap “Invite Craig to Your Discord Server”.
- Log in to use the bot.
- Invite it to your server by entering craig:, join and start recording.
- Once you're done, enter craig:, leave
- Choose AAC or FLAC, and the file gets saved directly on the iPhone, where you can edit it.
But remember you can only use Craig if you're the one who created a server.
There are various apps to download from the Google Play store that allows you to record audio. One such app is Camtasia and it's excellent, too. You'll still need to separate the audio from the video.
How to Record Discord Calls With Audacity?
For those who are unaware, Audacity is a simple, free and easy-to-use audio recorder and editor. It is compatible with a range of operating systems - Windows, GNU, Linux, macOS etc.
Here's how to record Discord calls with Audacity:
- Visit the official website of Audacity here: https://www.audacityteam.org/.
- Download the software onto your PC. You can choose the best compatible version of the software as per the specifications of your PC.
- Run the downloaded software and click on ‘Edit' on the top-left corner of the home screen.
- Click on ‘Preferences' from the drop-down that appears and choose the desired ‘Playback' and ‘Recording' devices you use.
- As you probably already know, the red dot button you see at the top of the screen is used to start the recording.
- Now, all you have to do is join a Discord channel you want to record and start recording!
Please note that recording discord calls is not allowed on Discord and some regions in the world might have stringent restrictions regarding the same. We recommend that you cross-check such regulations before using third-party applications to record calls on Discord. Besides, whenever you record a session, all the users on the server are notified about it.
How to Record Discord Calls With OBS?
OBS (short for Open Broadcaster Software) is an open-source solution for recording content including Discord audio and video content. It is free to use and is compatible with both Windows and Mac.
Here's how you can use it to record Discord calls:
- Visit the OBS website. Or, simply click on this link: https://obsproject.com/.
- Now, download the software from the website. You can choose the version that is best compatible with your PC and run it.
- Once you open OBS, navigate to a section named ‘Sources'.
- Now, click on the ‘+' symbol and a drop-down menu will appear. Choose the ‘Audio output capture' from the list of options. Then click on the ‘Create' option.
- Then, hit on the ‘OK' button after selecting your audio input device.
- Next, navigate to the ‘Properties' menu to choose an output device and select the desired. Once you select, click on ‘OK'.
- Click on ‘Start Recording' from the ‘Controls' section and voila! You can now record calls on Discord.
If these methods don't work you can check if your discord update failed. It might be disrupting the flow.
FAQs- How to record discord audio calls
1. Can you record Discord calls?
Yes, you can record Discord calls and it is kinda simple! Just open the chat window for the call you want to record and click on the “More” menu. Select “Start Recording” and your call will be recorded. When you're finished recording discord audio, click on “Stop Recording” and the recording will be saved to your computer.
Easy, right?
2. How do I record Discord calls on Mobile?
There are a few ways to record mobile Discord calls. You can use an app like Call Recorder – ACR, which will record both sides of the call. You can also use a screen recorder like ScreenFlow or QuickTime to record the call as it happens. All these methods are hassle-free.
3. How do I audio record on my iPhone?
To audio record on your iPhone, open the Voice Memos app and tap the red button to start recording. When you're finished, tap the stop button on your recording device and save your recording.
4. Is Discord recording illegal?
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the individual state's wiretapping laws. In general, however, it is not illegal to record Discord calls as long as one party in the conversation consents to the recording.
So, yes. You can continue recording without worrying.
5. How do I record a Discord stream?
There are a few ways to record a Discord stream. You can use a screen recorder like OBS or Xsplit, or you can use programs like Audacity to record the audio.
6. Can I record Discord calls using an iPhone?
Yes, you can. How? Um, use the Voice Memos app to record audio. You can even use a third-party app like Ferrite Recording Studio.
7. How do I record a Discord call on my iPhone app?
This can be done by using apps like Call Recorder or the built-in voice recorder app. All you have to do is open the app and press the red record button. To start recording a call, press the record button while on a call. That's how easy it is.
8. Does Discord save calls?
No, Discord does not save your audio and video calls by default. But there is an option to do so. To enable call recording,
- Open the User Settings menu.
- Select the Calls tab.
- Under “Call Recording,” toggle the “Enable Call Recording” switch to on.
9. How do I record audio with a Discord stream?
To record audio with a Discord stream, you will need third-party software like Xsplit or OBS. First, open up the
software and add a new audio source. Then, select the Discord channel that you want to record from. Finally, hit
record and start talking!
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