Illustration of a Discord call interface with a lock icon indicating end-to-end encryption, surrounded by various device silhouettes including phone, console, and laptop.
Illustration of a Discord call interface with a lock icon indicating end-to-end encryption, surrounded by various device silhouettes including phone, console, and laptop.

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This move strengthens call privacy by default, useful context for a colleague or friend who relies on secure communication platforms.

Discord enables E2EE by default for calls Story flow and key facts

Discord has enabled end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for all voice and video calls, marking a significant upgrade in user privacy. The change, announced by Mark Smith, Vice President of Core Technology, applies automatically across platforms including smartphones, PlayStation, Xbox, and web browsers. The encryption protocol, called DAVE, was developed over the past year and is now open source and externally audited. Users no longer need to manually activate encryption for calls, removing a previous usability barrier.

Facts

  • Discord has enabled end-to-end encryption by default for voice and video calls as of March 2026.
  • The encryption protocol, called DAVE, is open source and supports cross-platform use including PlayStation, Xbox, and web browsers.
  • Text messages on Discord remain unencrypted, with no plans to implement end-to-end encryption due to technical complexity.

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