Multiple Discord Accounts - How to use multiple accounts at once‍

To use multiple Discord accounts simultaneously on mobile devices,

1. Install the Discord app from your respective app store (Google Play for Android or Apple App Store for iOS). Log in to one of your accounts.
2. For the second account, open a browser on your mobile and visit Discord.com. Initially, the homepage might only show the download link, but you can directly access Discord.com in the browser for login.

For using multiple Discord accounts on a computer:

1. Install the Discord app and log into one account. For the second account, use any web browser (like Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and access Discord via Discord.com.
2. If you prefer using only browsers, you can open Discord.com on two different browsers and log into separate accounts on each.
3. Alternatively, you can utilize the different versions of the Discord app available, such as Discord Canary (Alpha version), Discord PTB (Public Test Build - Beta version), and the common Stable version. Each can be installed concurrently on your computer, allowing for separate account access.

Discord is used widely for communicating with friends, colleagues and fellow Discord users for various purposes.

The app has become a complete communication solution for many. And a lot of users have multiple Discord accounts, one for each different use case.

You may also have two or more accounts, separated for work, family and friends.

If you use more than one account on Discord, then you might know that there's no way at present, on the Discord app, multiple accounts aren't possible.

You have to log out and sign in to a different account every time you wish to switch. And, truth be told, logging in and out every time can be quite a hassle. But, there's a way around this and we're here to help.

So, how do you make use of multiple Discord accounts at the same time without having to type in your user credentials every single time?

In this blog, you'll find a way to make use of your Discord accounts on the same device, mobile or computer.

Also find answers to some other common questions about having more than one account on Discord.

How to use multiple Discord accounts on a computer?

If you use Discord on a computer and wish to use multiple accounts there, you can use any of the following ways to make use of more than one account at the same time.

1. Use Discord on the app as well as a browser

1. Firstly, install the Discord app on your computer from Discord's official website, by pressing the ‘Download' button on the homepage.
2. Login to one of your accounts. You can use this account from the app.

1. For the second account, download and open any browser of choice - Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc. - and visit Discord's official website again.
2. Here, press the ‘Open Discord in your browser' button as shown, you should land on the Discord login page. Login to your Discord account by following the instructions. Every time you open Discord.com on the browser, you can press the ‘Open Discord' button to access the web app.

Now, you can keep both the browser tab and the Discord app open simultaneously on your computer to use multiple accounts at the same time.

2. Use Discord on multiple browsers

If you wish to use multiple accounts but do not want the app to occupy much space, you can use Discord on multiple browsers as follows:

1. Download and open any two or more web browsers (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) of your choice, go to Discord.com in both.
2. Press the ‘Open Discord in your browser' option on either browser and complete the login process.
3. Now, every time you open Discord.com in these browsers, you can simply press the ‘Open Discord' button at the top right corner. You do not need to login every single time unless the history is deleted.

3. Use Discord Canary + PTB + Stable version apps

If you can afford to let the Discord app take a lot of space on your computer, you can download two versions of the Discord app on your device.

Discord has a Canary - Alpha version, a PTB (Public Test Build) - Beta version as well as the Stable version which is commonly used.

You can download all the three apps on your computer and access each of them via separate accounts.

Keep in mind that the testing version may have bugs, though.

The download links are as follows:

1. Discord Canary - Windows, MacOS, Linux
2. Discord PTB - Windows, MacOS, Linux
3. Discord Stable - Go to Discord.com and click ‘Download'

How to use multiple Discord accounts on a mobile device?

You can use multiple Discord accounts on your mobile device, Android and iOS in the same way as on a computer.

Either download the app and open it on the browser, too, or open it on two browsers.

You can download Discord on your mobile device through the below links:

1. Android - Google's Play store.
2. iOS - Apple's App store

Also, open Discord on any browser on your mobile.

You may see that the homepage immediately reloads to show only the download link.

To tackle this, you can access Discord.com directly from the browser when initially logging in.

Other options to use Multiple Discord accounts

If you're not satisfied with the above solutions, some other options available are:

1. On your computer, install Switch, an account switcher, to log in to multiple accounts on the same browser
2. Download Shift and Add Discord as an app as many times as you wish for different accounts. You can switch accounts with ease here.
3. On your mobile device, you can make use of Parallel Space to use multiple accounts of apps.

FAQs

Can you have two Discord accounts using the same email ID?

No, Discord doesn't have a provision to allow multiple account with the same email ID.

You'd have to use separate email IDs to a secondary account on Discord.

Do the Disord terms of service ban multiple accounts?

The Discord Terms of Service have nothing against having multiple accounts.

But, if you misuse any of the accounts and abuse Discord features, your account could get suspended.

How do notifications work when using multiple Discord accounts?

If you're using multiple Discord accounts on the same device (either via different browsers or different versions of the app), you will receive notifications for all accounts, provided you've enabled notifications for each of them.

However, it might be a bit challenging to distinguish which account the notification belongs to without checking each account.

Why would someone need multiple Discord accounts?

There are various reasons why someone might want multiple Discord accounts:

1. Separation of Work and Personal Life: Some users prefer to have an account for work-related matters and another for personal use.
2. Gaming vs. Professional Use: Gamers might have a dedicated account for their gaming communities and another for professional networking or other non-gaming purposes.
3. Privacy: Users may want to maintain a private account for close friends and family while having a public account for larger servers or public interactions.
4. Role-Playing or Persona Accounts: Some members of role-playing communities prefer to have separate accounts for each character or persona they role-play as.

Can using multiple Discord accounts get me banned?

Having multiple Discord accounts in itself is not a violation of Discord's Terms of Service.

However, if you use these accounts to evade bans, spam, or violate any of Discord's policies, any or all your accounts can be banned as Discord has strict policies to manage accounts and ensure good user experience.

Is there a limit to how many Discord accounts I can have?

There's no specified limit on the number of accounts a single individual can create on Discord.

However, it's essential to use them responsibly and not violate the platform's terms and community guidelines.

Remember always to stay updated with Discord's official website or community forums for any changes or updates regarding account usage and policies.