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Discord Stuck on "RTC Connecting": Fix

Short answer: RTC Connecting means Discord can't complete a voice connection, almost always because of firewall, VPN or router issues.

TL;DR: quick fix

Restart your router, modem and computer.
Turn off your VPN unless it supports UDP.
Allow Discord through your firewall or antivirus.

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

Restart your router, modem and computer.
Turn off your VPN unless it supports UDP.
Allow Discord through your firewall or antivirus.
Try a different voice region (server admins) or start a private call.
Contact Discord support with a console screenshot if it continues.

FAQ

Is RTC Connecting my fault?

Usually it's something on your network rather than Discord itself.

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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.