Is there a way to know how to play music on Discord in 2024?
Of course!
It is what this article is here for.
Discord has taken instant communication to a whole new level.
Not only does it allow gamers to simultaneously play using its servers but a server’s members can also listen to the same playlist at the same time.
Truly, this platform understood that social listening is part of the game that makes members more connected.
There are two ways to listen to music on the platform, one requiring the help of bots and another that does not.
Worry not, both are easy to do!
Follow this guide on how to play music on Discord and you will be just fine.
How to Play Music on Discord 2024
As mentioned, there are currently two easy-to-do ways to play music on Discord. These can be done by either using the help of a bot or not.
Let’s first discuss the widely used way, which is connecting a bot to your Discord server.
Creating a New Discord Server
Step 1. Go to your Discord account and make sure to enter your correct login credentials to gain access to your account
Step 2. Once initiating a successful login, click on the “+” sign found at the rear corner of your screen. This is usually labeled “Add a server.”
This will allow you to create a dedicated server with members to whom you want to listen to music or share an entire playlist with
Step 3. Label your new Discord server. For easier identification, we recommend using a name that is related to a playlist or song for easier identification.
Add your region and you have just created a new Discord server.
Step 4. Start adding members to your new server
Connecting a Bot To Your New Server
Step 5. On the dropdown menu found on the left side of your screen, select the “Invite the Bot” tab.
You should be redirected to a new page requiring you to enter your Discord login credentials again.
Step 6. There are different bots you can choose from. Each offer different functions and compatibility with music streaming applications.
For the sake of this article, choose the Rythm Bot.
The Rythm bot allows members to simultaneously listen to music from YouTube and Spotify, among others.
Step 7. Upon a successful re-login, select the “Invite to Server” prompt and authorize the action.
In some cases, you will need to answer a CAPTCHA and confirm that you are not a robot.
Playing Music, Finally!
Step 8. Go to the server where you have connected the Rythm bot and select the particular channel you want to play the music at and left-click.
Step 9. Type “!play” and make sure you got the words correctly. The Rythm bot will immediately disregard a wrong command.
After typing the right command, press the space button then type the title of the music you wanna play. The Rythm bot also accepts the name of the artist when selecting a song to play.
Step 10. Voila! The Rythm bot will do all the work for you and automatically play the music you have selected. It is that easy!
How to Play Music in a Discord Call Using the FredBoat Bot
Surprise, you can also play music while on a call on Discord. You may do this by installing a music bot called “FredBoat” that will make this possible.
Here is how to play music on a Discord call using this dedicated tool.
Step 1. Go to https://fredboat.com/
Step 2. Upon reaching its landing page, scroll down until you see the “Invite to Server” label
Step 3. Enter your Discord login credentials and authorize the linking. In some cases, you will be asked to complete the CAPTCHA prompt to proceed
Step 4. Go to the server where you have connected the FredBoat bot and select a particular channel you want to play the music at
Step 5. Type “!play” and make sure you got the words correctly. The bot will immediately disregard a wrong command.
After typing the right instructions, press the space button then type the title of the music you wanna play.
Step 6. The FredBoat will automatically play the music that you like for you. It is that easy!
How to Play Music on Discord Without a Bot
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Music bots are helpful and efficient tools to easily add music to a server.
On the other hand, some users just prefer to link their existing Spotify accounts directly to their Discord servers instead of having to type a song every so often.
To play music on Discord without the help of the good old Rythm or FredBoat, here are the steps to follow.
Step 1. Initiate a Discord account access and make sure to enter your correct account information
Step 2. Click on the gear sign found on the right side of your screen to redirect you toward your account’s settings
Step 3. Scroll down until you find the tab labeled “Connections.” This will open the gates to link your Discord account with other platforms, including Spotify
Step 4. Once you have found the prompt “Connect Your Accounts,” find the Spotify logo to connect your existing Spotify account
Step 5. Discord will automatically redirect you to a new login page that allows you to enter your Spotify login credentials
Step 6. Agree on the terms and conditions set by Discord in connecting your Spotify account
Step 7. Once the linking of the two accounts becomes successful, a notification saying that your Spotify has been connected to your Discord account comes out
Step 8. At this point, you can now play your Spotify playlist on your Discord server.
Just click on the “X” button found at the side of your screen when you wish to disconnect your music streaming service
Conclusion
There are many different ways to spice up a simple conversation and one of them is by incorporating music.
Everybody appreciates a little sass and groove, so might as well put a little bit of effort and add some of the songs on your playlist.
There are two main ways to play music on Discord, either with the use of a bot or not.
Either option works, selecting which one works best for you is just a matter of preference.
Follow these instructions during times you want to listen to new songs with your friends.
Thanks for reading our article on how to play music on Discord in 2024.
