Chats built into video games, Skype, and most voice services took a backseat when it arrived. Discord. This comprehensive platform has become a basic tool for Gamers. Discord is much more than a calling service. It also allows the possibility of creating artists very complex and with a dynamic that has even come to replace Internet forums. And its operation and optimization are also very good —except for when the micro is disconnected and you can't hit the key. Last year, Sony announced that its consoles would have native integration with Discord. In this post we will tell you everything you need to know to link your PlayStation and this popular voice service.
Linking PlayStation Network and Discord is already a reality
En May of 2021, Sony and Discord announced a association. Discord services would become integrated into the ecosystem of Playstation Network. Great news for all those owners of a PlayStation. At first, not many details were given, so we did not fully know what features this union would have or if this feature would be exclusive to PS5.
After a few months of waiting, Discord has already started supporting the connection of PlayStation Network accounts. The service is gradually reaching users, starting with players in the United States and spreading to the rest of the world after a series of stages. Now we also know that we can enjoy Discord on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It is appreciated that Sony continues to bet on its previous generation console. The Japanese know that many gamers plan to jump to PS5 as soon as possible, but stock limitations remain an obstacle for most fans of the brand.
How can I find out if PSN x Discord is already in my country?
Knowing if you can already link your Discord and PlayStation Network accounts is very simple. Use any desktop or mobile Discord app and go to User Settings > Connections. The PlayStation Network logo should appear in that section. If it doesn't show up, you'll have to wait a few weeks for your turn to come.
How to connect your Discord account to PlayStation Network
Linking your Discord profile to your PlayStation Network account pretty much follows the Same process as joining the account to the rest of the available services like Twitter, Twitch, Steam, Xbox, Spotify or Youtube.
The steps you must follow they are exactly the same regardless of whether you use the mobile app, the Windows / macOS app or the web version.
- open your app from Discord.
- Go to User Settings > Connections.
- Click on the icon PlayStation Network.
- Immediately afterwards, a window will open in your default browser.
- Fill in the data in this window by placing your PSN ID (the email with which you are registered) and your password.
- It is possible that the web will ask you for an OTP if you have it configured. Insert the key of the two step verification and follow the process.
- At this point, you will see the typical window of permissions authorization. They will inform you that Sony and Discord will be able to share all the data that you have generated in any of your two accounts, as well as your email, your information on social networks and other necessary information such as PSN trophies. If you agree, proceed by clicking the button 'To accept'.
Discord Privacy Settings on PlayStation
After the above procedure, once you start a video game on your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, your Discord contacts will be able to see the title you are playing in the public status bar of your profile.
If you're interested in having a bit of privacy —or you don't want your contacts to know the vices you get into FIFA—, you can deactivate a couple of options.
- In your Discord app, go back to User Settings > Connections.
- In the list of linked Apps, slide the window down and locate ethe PlayStation icon, where the data of your PlayStation Network account will appear.
- Deactivate 'Display on profile' if you don't want your Discord contacts to know when you are online with your PS4 or PS5.
- Uncheck the option 'Display PlayStation Network as your status' If what you want is not to show the title of the video game you are playing as a status in your Discord bar.
What to do if Discord is not showing my PSN status
Most players will keep two previous options activated. However, it may happen that, when playing, Discord does not reflect the information of PlayStation Network.
This is not due to a bad link, but to a permissions problem generated by the conflict between the privacy settings of Discord and those of PlayStation Network. If this is your case, don't worry, well it's pretty easy to fix.
Si tu Discord status does not reflect the same status as your PSN account, you must follow the following steps to put everything in order. You can do it from your own console or using a web browser, although we anticipate that it is much easier if you do it directly from your PS4 or PS5. During the process, you may get a dialog asking you to enter your PlayStation Network password.
From a browser on a PC or Mac
- Sign in to your PlayStation Network account.
- Go to Settings PSN Privacy.
- Change your visibility of 'PSN Online Status' y 'Playing Now' To anybody'.
On PlayStation 4
- Go to Settings > Accounts administration > Privacy Settings.
- Set the settings so anyone can see your psn online status.
On PlayStation 5
- Turn on your console and go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Privacy and click on the optionView and customize privacy settings'.
- Navigate to change your settings. You will have to establish that any user can see your online status of PlayStation Network, as well as your status 'Playing Now'.
- Within the preset profiles, it should work for you with the first of all, called 'Social and Open', although you can customize fit whatever you want as long as you maintain the privileges so that the Discord link has enough permissions to read your PlayStation Network status and post it to your profile.