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Discord Mic Not Working: Fix

Short answer: If friends can't hear you on Discord, check your input device and permissions.

TL;DR: quick fix
  1. User Settings > Voice & Video: choose the correct Input Device.
  2. Use "Let's Check" to test your mic.
  3. Make sure your OS allows Discord mic access.

Is Discord down?

Before you change settings, check Discord Status. If there's an outage, wait it out.

How to fix it: step by step

  1. User Settings > Voice & Video: choose the correct Input Device.
  2. Use "Let's Check" to test your mic.
  3. Make sure your OS allows Discord mic access.
  4. Check you're not muted or server-muted.
  5. Try the Legacy audio subsystem in Voice & Video settings.

FAQ

Does input sensitivity matter?

Yes; if set too high, your voice may not trigger the mic.

More Discord fixes

Last checked Oct 2026 against the official help page: Discord Support. Menus can differ by app version; follow the official page if a step doesn't match.

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