Microphone not working in Discord
When your mic works elsewhere but not in Discord, the culprit is usually the input device chosen inside Discord or a missing permission. Confirm the mic works first, then fix Discord.
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Step-by-step fix
- First, confirm the mic itself works: run the CheckMyMic microphone test.
- In Discord, open User Settings → Voice & Video → Input Device and select the correct input device.
- Check the input level and make sure you're not muted inside Discord.
- Grant Discord microphone permission at the operating-system level.
- Restart Discord and rejoin your call.
Frequently asked questions
My mic works in the browser test but not in Discord — why?
That points to Discord's own device settings. Open User Settings → Voice & Video → Input Device and pick the same microphone that worked in the test.
Does Discord need separate mic permission?
Yes — even if your browser or system has access, Discord may need its own grant. Allow it in your OS privacy settings, then restart Discord.
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