To change discord ringtone on desktop, open User Settings, go to Notifications, and select a new sound from the Notification Sound dropdown menu. This replaces the default alert for all incoming calls and messages with your chosen tone.
How to change Discord ringtone on desktop
Discord's desktop and browser clients let you pick from a list of built-in notification sounds. Follow these steps to set a new default ringtone for all your notifications:
- Open Discord and click the gear icon (User Settings) in the bottom-left corner.
- Select "Notifications" from the left sidebar.
- Scroll to the "Sounds" section and click the dropdown menu next to "Notification Sound."
- Choose a sound from the list. Click the play button next to the dropdown to preview it.
- Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page.
This change applies to all Discord notifications, including direct messages, mentions, and incoming call alerts. You can return to these settings anytime to pick a different sound.
How to change notification sounds for a specific server
You can override the default notification sound for individual servers, so you hear a distinct alert for each community. This is useful if you want to know which server is calling without looking at your screen.
- In the window that opens, scroll to the "Sounds" section.
- Click the dropdown menu next to "Notification Sound" and select a sound from the list.
Notifications from that server will now use the sound you chose, while other servers and direct messages keep their own settings.
Using Discord event sound packs
Discord occasionally releases temporary "Event Sound Packs" (such as a Winter pack) for desktop and browser clients. These are pre-defined sets of sounds that replace your notification tones for a limited time. To enable or disable an event sound pack:
- Go to User Settings > Notifications.
- Find the "Event Sound Pack" dropdown menu.
- Select the pack you want to use, or choose "None" to disable it.
Event sound packs are created by Discord and do not allow custom user-uploaded sounds. They are separate from the Soundboard feature, which plays sounds in voice channels but does not change your ringtone or notification sounds.
Changing Discord sounds on Android
On Android, Discord uses your phone's default system notification sound for incoming calls and messages. There is no option inside the Discord app to select a custom ringtone. To change the sound:
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Go to "Sound & vibration" or "Notifications" (the exact name varies by device).
- Select "Default notification sound" and choose a tone from the list.
This changes the sound for all apps that use the system default, including Discord. If you want to silence Discord alerts entirely, you can turn off Discord notifications in your phone's app settings.
Discord notification sounds on iOS
iOS does not allow you to change Discord's notification sound or ringtone. The app uses the system default alert tone, and there is no setting to pick a different one. You can only turn the sound on or off:
- Open your iPhone's Settings app.
- Scroll to "Discord" and tap it.
- Under "Notifications," toggle "Sounds" on or off.
This is the only control available on iOS. If you need a different tone for Discord alerts, you would need to change your phone's overall system sound, which affects all apps.
