Why Am I Not Getting Discord Notifications on My Phone

Why Discord Notifications Aren't Working on Mobile

Discord notification issues on mobile devices can be frustrating, but they're usually caused by simple settings problems. Here's a comprehensive guide to fix notification issues on both iOS and Android devices.

Quick Fixes to Try First

1. Force close and restart Discord
2. Check your phone's Do Not Disturb mode
3. Ensure Discord has notification permissions
4. Check Discord's notification settings
5. Restart your phone

Discord App Settings

Check Discord Notification Settings

1. Open Discord on your phone
2. Tap your profile picture (bottom right)
3. Go to "Notifications"
4. Ensure these are enabled:
   • Enable Push Notifications
   • Direct Messages
   • Server Messages (if desired)
   • Sounds (if desired)

Server-Specific Notification Settings

1. Long-press on a server name
2. Tap "Notification Settings"
3. Choose your preferred notification level:
   • All Messages: Notify for every message
   • Only @mentions: Only when mentioned
   • Nothing: No notifications

iOS (iPhone/iPad) Specific Fixes

Check iOS Notification Permissions

1. Go to Settings > Notifications
2. Find and tap "Discord"
3. Ensure these are enabled:
   • Allow Notifications
   • Lock Screen
   • Notification Center
   • Banners
4. Set alert style to "Banners" or "Alerts"

Check Focus/Do Not Disturb

1. Open Control Center (swipe down from top-right)
2. Check if Focus or Do Not Disturb is active
3. If active, tap to disable or configure app exceptions
4. Go to Settings > Focus to customize allowed apps

Reset iOS Notification Settings

1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone
2. Tap "Reset"
3. Select "Reset All Settings"
4. This won't delete data but will reset notification preferences

Android Specific Fixes

Check Android Notification Permissions

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Discord
2. Tap "Notifications"
3. Ensure "Show notifications" is enabled
4. Check individual notification categories are enabled

Battery Optimization Settings

1. Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Optimization
2. Find Discord in the list
3. Set to "Don't optimize" or "No restrictions"
4. This prevents Android from killing Discord in the background

Auto-Start Management

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Discord
2. Look for "Auto-start" or "Autolaunch"
3. Enable auto-start for Discord
4. This varies by Android manufacturer (Xiaomi, Huawei, etc.)

Advanced Troubleshooting

Clear Discord Cache (Android)

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Discord
2. Tap "Storage"
3. Tap "Clear Cache"
4. Restart Discord

Reinstall Discord

1. Delete the Discord app
2. Restart your phone
3. Download Discord from App Store/Play Store
4. Log in and reconfigure notification settings

Check Network Connection

• Ensure stable WiFi or mobile data connection
• Try switching between WiFi and mobile data
• Reset network settings if issues persist

Manufacturer-Specific Issues

Samsung Devices

• Check Settings > Device Care > Battery > App Power Management
• Add Discord to "Apps that won't be put to sleep"
• Disable "Adaptive Battery" if issues persist

Xiaomi/MIUI Devices

• Go to Settings > Apps > Manage Apps > Discord
• Enable "Autostart"
• Set battery saver to "No restrictions"
• Enable "Display pop-up windows while running in background"

Huawei Devices

• Add Discord to "Startup apps" in Phone Manager
• Disable "Battery optimization" for Discord
• Enable "Allow notifications" in App settings

When Notifications Still Don't Work

If you've tried all the above solutions and still aren't receiving notifications:

1. Contact Discord Support: Submit a ticket through Discord's support portal
2. Check Discord Status: Visit discordstatus.com for known issues
3. Community Forums: Search Discord's community forums for similar issues
4. Try Discord Web: Use Discord in your mobile browser as a temporary solution