How to get your Discord token: A brief introduction
To get your Discord token, you need to open your browser's developer tools and copy the authorization header from a network request. This token is an API authentication key that grants full access to your account, so use this guide carefully and never share it with anyone. Automating normal user accounts with your token, known as a self-bot, is a direct violation of Discord's terms and can result in your account being permanently terminated.
Before you begin: important safety warnings
Before you start, you need to understand two critical facts. First, automating normal user accounts is forbidden by Discord and can result in account termination. This isn't a minor rule, Discord actively detects and bans self-bots, and they do not support them in any capacity. Second, your token grants complete control over your account, making it a high-value target for malicious actors. You must treat your token exactly like a password: never share it, never post it online, and never paste it into a chat or website you don't fully trust.
Step 1: Open Discord in your browser and log in
Start by opening Discord in a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Make sure you are logged into the account whose token you want to retrieve. If you're already logged in, you can skip ahead. If not, enter your credentials and complete any two-factor authentication prompts.
Step 2: Open Developer Tools
Once you're on the Discord website and logged in, you need to open your browser's developer tools. The exact method varies slightly by browser, but the general approach is the same. In Chrome, press Ctrl+Shift+I on Windows or Cmd+Option+I on Mac, or right-click anywhere on the page and select "Inspect." In Firefox, press Ctrl+Shift+I or right-click and choose "Inspect Element." In Edge, press F12 or right-click and select "Inspect." For Safari, you'll first need to enable the Develop menu by going to Safari Preferences, clicking the Advanced tab, and checking "Show Develop menu in menu bar." Then, go to Develop and select "Show Web Inspector." The developer tools panel will open, typically docked to the side or bottom of your browser window.
Step 3: Go to the Network tab and refresh
With the developer tools open, click on the "Network" tab at the top of the panel. This tab records all the requests your browser makes to Discord's servers. To capture the relevant traffic, you need to refresh the Discord page. Press F5 on your keyboard or click the refresh icon in your browser's toolbar. This forces the page to reload and triggers a fresh set of network requests. You'll see a list of entries appear in the Network tab, which can be overwhelming at first, but you'll narrow it down in the next step.
Step 4: Find your token in the requests
Now you need to filter the network requests to find the one that contains your token. In the Network tab, look for a filter bar or a search box. Type "API" or "science" into the filter field to narrow down the list. You're looking for XHR or Fetch requests that go to Discord's API endpoints. Once you click on a request, a side panel will open showing its details. Look for the "Headers" tab within that panel. Scroll down to the section labeled "Request Headers" and find the header named "authorization." The long string of characters next to it is your Discord token.
Step 5: Copy and store your token
Once you've located the authorization header, you need to copy the token value. Double-click directly on the token string to select the entire value. Then press Ctrl+C on Windows or Cmd+C on Mac, or right-click and select "Copy" from the context menu. Be careful not to include any extra spaces or characters. After copying, store the token somewhere secure. Do not paste it into a plain text file, a chat message, or an email. A reputable password manager is your best option, as it encrypts your data and keeps it protected. If you absolutely must store it elsewhere, use an encrypted file or a hardware security key. Never share your token with anyone, no matter who they claim to be, because anyone with your token can fully control your account.
What happens if you change your password
If you ever change your Discord password, your old token becomes invalid immediately. This is a security feature designed to protect your account. When you change your password, Discord logs you out of all devices and revokes every active token. This means the token you just copied will stop working, and you'll need to repeat the entire process to get a new one. This also means that if you suspect your token has been compromised, changing your password is the quickest way to lock out anyone who might have stolen it. After changing your password, return to the browser, log back in, and follow the steps above again to retrieve your fresh token. Remember to update your secure storage with the new value and delete the old one.
