Discord Introduces End-to-End Encryption for Voice and Video Calls
Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user
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Discord has implemented end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls, enhancing privacy for its users. This feature allows users to communicate securely without any external access, including from Discord itself. The rollout comes after other platforms like Meta and TikTok opted against similar privacy measures.
- 01End-to-end encryption ensures that only the communicating users can access the content of their calls.
- 02The feature was launched in 2024 and is now available to all users without requiring any opt-in.
- 03Mark Smith, Discord’s vice president of core technologies, confirmed the feature in a blog post.
- 04This move follows Meta's decision to discontinue Instagram's end-to-end encrypted messaging earlier this year.
- 05Discord's encryption applies to all voice and video calls, excluding stage channels.
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Discord has officially enabled end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls for all users, marking a significant step toward enhanced privacy on the platform. This feature ensures that conversations remain confidential, preventing any unauthorized access, including from Discord itself. Mark Smith, the vice president of core technologies at Discord, stated that this encryption is now standard for every call, except for stage channels, and does not require users to opt in. This rollout comes in the wake of other social media platforms, such as Meta and TikTok, which have not adopted similar encryption measures, thereby reinforcing Discord's commitment to user privacy. With hundreds of millions of users, this feature is seen as a major win for those prioritizing secure communication.
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