How to Reset Discord

How to Reset Discord

Resetting Discord can solve various issues including crashes, performance problems, login issues, and corrupted settings. Here are multiple methods to reset Discord depending on your specific needs.

Method 1: Reset Discord Settings (Recommended)

This method resets your Discord client settings without losing account data:

On Windows:

1. Close Discord completely (check system tray)
2. Press Windows + R to open Run dialog
3. Type %appdata% and press Enter
4. Navigate to the Discord folder
5. Delete or rename the following folders:
   • Cache
   • Code Cache
   • logs
   • Local Storage
6. Restart Discord

On macOS:

1. Quit Discord completely
2. Open Finder and press Cmd + Shift + G
3. Type ~/Library/Application Support/discord
4. Delete the same folders as listed above
5. Empty Trash and restart Discord

On Linux:

1. Close Discord
2. Open terminal or file manager
3. Navigate to ~/.config/discord
4. Delete cache and log folders
5. Restart Discord

Method 2: Complete Discord Reset (Nuclear Option)

For severe issues, a complete reset removes all Discord data:

Windows Complete Reset:

1. Uninstall Discord from Control Panel or Settings
2. Press Windows + R, type %appdata%
3. Delete the entire Discord folder
4. Press Windows + R, type %localappdata%
5. Delete Discord folder here as well
6. Restart your computer
7. Download and reinstall Discord from discord.com

macOS Complete Reset:

1. Drag Discord from Applications to Trash
2. Go to ~/Library/Application Support/ and delete Discord folder
3. Go to ~/Library/Caches/ and delete Discord cache folders
4. Empty Trash and restart Mac
5. Reinstall Discord

Method 3: Reset Specific Discord Features

Reset Voice & Video Settings:

1. Open Discord Settings (gear icon)
2. Go to "Voice & Video" section
3. Scroll down and click "Reset Voice Settings"
4. Confirm the reset
5. Test your microphone and camera

Reset Keybind Settings:

1. Open Discord Settings
2. Navigate to "Keybinds"
3. Click "Reset to Default" at the bottom
4. Confirm the action

Reset Appearance Settings:

1. Go to Discord Settings
2. Select "Appearance"
3. Change theme back to default
4. Reset font size and zoom levels
5. Disable any experimental features

Method 4: Browser Discord Reset

For Discord web app users:

Clear Browser Data:

1. Open your browser settings
2. Navigate to Privacy/Clear Browsing Data
3. Select "All time" as time range
4. Check: Cookies, Cache, Site Data
5. Clear data for discord.com specifically
6. Restart browser and log back into Discord

Reset Browser Discord (Chrome):

1. Go to chrome://settings/content/all
2. Search for "discord.com"
3. Click on Discord entry
4. Click "Clear & reset"
5. Refresh Discord tab

Method 5: Mobile Discord Reset

Android Reset:

1. Go to Settings → Apps → Discord
2. Tap "Storage"
3. Select "Clear Cache"
4. If issues persist, tap "Clear Data"
5. Restart app and log in again

iOS Reset:

1. Delete Discord app from device
2. Restart iPhone/iPad
3. Reinstall Discord from App Store
4. Log in with your credentials

Specific Problem Solutions

Discord Won't Start:

1. End all Discord processes in Task Manager
2. Clear Discord cache (Method 1)
3. Run Discord as administrator
4. Check for Windows updates
5. Reinstall if necessary

Audio/Video Issues:

1. Reset Voice & Video settings
2. Update audio drivers
3. Disable hardware acceleration in Discord
4. Check Windows audio permissions
5. Test with different input/output devices

Connection Problems:

1. Check Discord server status
2. Restart router/modem
3. Flush DNS: ipconfig /flushdns
4. Try different network (mobile hotspot)
5. Disable VPN temporarily

Login Issues:

1. Clear browser/app cache
2. Check email for security notifications
3. Reset password if necessary
4. Disable two-factor authentication temporarily
5. Try different device/browser

Advanced Reset Options

Registry Reset (Windows Advanced):

1. Press Windows + R, type regedit
2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Discord Inc
3. Delete the Discord Inc folder
4. Restart computer
5. Reinstall Discord

Network Reset:

1. Open Command Prompt as administrator
2. Run these commands:
   • netsh winsock reset
   • netsh int ip reset
   • ipconfig /release
   • ipconfig /renew
   • ipconfig /flushdns
3. Restart computer
4. Test Discord connection

Prevention and Maintenance

Regular Maintenance:

• Clear Discord cache monthly
• Keep Discord updated
• Monitor system resources
• Backup important settings/data
• Avoid unofficial Discord modifications

Best Practices:

• Close Discord when not in use
• Don't run multiple Discord instances
• Keep system drivers updated
• Use official Discord clients only
• Monitor for background conflicts

What Gets Reset vs. What's Preserved

When to Contact Discord Support

• Account suspended or disabled
• Billing/Nitro subscription issues
• Security concerns or unauthorized access
• Persistent bugs after all reset attempts
• Missing data that should be cloud-synced

Troubleshooting Reset Issues

Reset Didn't Fix the Problem:

1. Try a more complete reset method
2. Check for system-wide issues
3. Test with different user account
4. Verify network connectivity
5. Contact Discord support

Lost Important Settings:

• Some settings sync with your Discord account
• Check if theme/appearance settings return
• Recreate custom keybinds as needed
• Rejoin voice channels to restore audio settings