The Complete Guide to Verifying Your Discord Account

Have you ever tried to send a message in a Discord server, only to be blocked by a bot saying you need to verify your account first? Or maybe you want to boost your server but can‘t because your account isn‘t verified.

If so, you‘ve come to the right place!

Discord account verification is crucial if you want to access all features and fully engage with the vibrant Discord community. In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll walk you through everything you need to know about verifying your Discord account.

By the end, you‘ll be able to:

Understand what Discord account verification is
Verify your account easily via email or phone
Troubleshoot any issues with the verification process
Enable two-factor authentication for extra security
Participate fully in Discord servers and discussions

So let‘s dive in and get you verified!

What is Discord Account Verification?

Discord requires users to verify their account before accessing certain features. This verification process links your Discord account to your real identity.

Specifically, verifying your account allows Discord to:

Confirm you‘re a real human user, not a spam bot
Build reputation and trust between users
Reduce abusive/harmful behavior
Give you access to restricted features like server boosting

According to Discord, over 70% of daily active users have verified their accounts as of 2022. So if you want to fit in with the cool kids on Discord, verification is a must!

Why Should You Verify Your Discord Account?

Here are the key benefits of verifying your Discord account:

Access All Server Features

The main reason to verify your account is to access full features in Discord servers.

Server owners can set a "Verification Level" ranging from None to Highest:

None – Anyone can chat
Low – Must have verified email on account
Medium – Must be registered on Discord for 5+ minutes
High – Must be a member of the server for 10+ minutes
Highest – Must have a verified phone number on account

The most popular servers have at least Low verification requirements. So if you want to chat in your favorite communities, you‘ll need to verify your email at the minimum.

Avoid Looking Like a Bot

Nothing hurts more than excitedly joining a server, only to have your messages blocked because you look like a spam bot.

Verifying your account proves to the Discord folks you‘re a real human user. This immediately boosts your reputation in server communities.

Access Advanced Server Features

Verified users gain access to special features like:

Server boosting – Boost servers to unlock perks
Server creation – Create your own Discord server
Profile customization – Add banners, descriptions and more

So if you want more than just basic chatting, account verification is required to unlock Discord‘s robust features.

Build Trust in Server Communities

Discord servers often form tight-knit communities around specific topics like gaming, technology, music etc.

By verifying your identity, you build trust and reputation in these communities. Server members will be more likely to engage with you in discussions when you have a "Verified" tag.

Enjoy Peace of Mind with Two-Factor Authentication

We all want to protect our accounts from being compromised. Verifying via phone lets you enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for extra security.

With 2FA, logging into your Discord account requires both your password and a 6-digit code sent to your phone. Even if hackers steal your password, they can‘t access your account without the code from your phone.

So phone verification gives you peace of mind that your account is secure.

How Many Discord Users Have Verified Accounts?

To get a sense of how important verification is, let‘s look at some statistics:

Over 154 million monthly active users are on Discord as of 2022
Around 70% of daily active users have verified accounts
That means approximately 108 million Discord users have verified accounts

This shows the vast majority of active Discord users verify their accounts. It‘s simply expected in order to fully access Discord‘s features.

Additionally, a poll by Statista found:

61% of users verify via email
39% verify via phone number
85% said they verified their account to identify as a real person
56% said they verified to access private channels and servers

Clearly, most Discord members verify their accounts – and for good reason. Let‘s go over how to join them!

Step-by-Step Guide to Verifying Your Discord Account

Ready to verify your account? Let‘s go through the step-by-step process.

There are two methods of verifying on Discord:

Method 1: Verify with Email

This links your email address to your Discord account. Here‘s how to verify with email:

Open User Settings
Click "Verify" under Email address
Choose to resend verification email or change email
Check inbox for verification email
Click verification link inside email
Complete captcha challenge

And that‘s it – your email is verified!

Let‘s break it down in more detail:

Step 1: Open Your User Settings

On desktop: Click your profile icon > User Settings

On mobile: Tap your profile icon > Account

This takes you to your User Settings page.

Step 2: Click "Verify" Under Your Email

On the Account tab, scroll down to the Email section. Click the blue "Verify" button.

Step 3: Choose to Resend or Change Email

You‘ll see two options:

Resend Email – Resends verification email to your current account email. Use this if it‘s your first time verifying.

Change Email – Changes account email to a new one and sends verification link there. Use this if you lost access to your account email.

Choose whichever option fits your situation.

Step 4: Check Your Email Inbox

Go to the inbox of whichever email you verified with. Look for an email from Discord titled "Verify Email Address for Discord".

If you don‘t see the email, check your spam folder. Verification emails sometimes get flagged as spam.

Step 5: Click the Verification Link

Open the Discord email and click the big blue Verify Email button. This will take you to the Discord website to finish verifying.

Step 6: Complete the Captcha

On the page, complete the captcha challenge to prove you‘re not a robot. Then click Verify and you‘re all set!

That‘s all it takes to verify your Discord account with email. Pretty quick and painless, right?

Method 2: Verify with Phone Number

This links your phone number to your Discord account. Here are the steps:

Go to User Settings > My Account tab
Under Phone Verification, enter your number
Discord will text a 6-digit code
Enter code and click Verify
Enable two-factor authentication

A bit more detail:

Step 1: Go to the My Account Tab

On desktop or mobile, open your User Settings then go to the My Account tab.

Step 2: Enter Your Phone Number

Under the Phone Verification section, enter your phone number with country code.

Step 3: Discord Sends a 6-Digit Code via Text

Discord will send a random 6-digit code to your phone number via text message.

Step 4: Enter Code and Click "Verify"

Enter the 6-digit code Discord texted you and click Verify.

Step 5: Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Now that your phone is verified, enable two-factor authentication for extra security.

With 2FA, you‘ll need to enter a random code texted to your phone each time you log in to Discord. This prevents anyone else from accessing your account, even if they have your password.

And that covers phone number verification! Slightly more steps, but worth it for the added account security.

Common Verification Issues and How to Fix Them

Of course, things don‘t always go smoothly when verifying accounts. Here are some common issues and troubleshooting tips:

Didn‘t Get the Email?

First, check your spam folder. Discord‘s emails are often blocked or filtered as spam.

If it‘s not there, log into your email account and search for emails from Discord – it could be in another folder.

Still can‘t find it after 10+ minutes? Try resending the verification email from your User Settings.

Email Went to Old/Wrong Address

When you resend the verification email, it goes to the current email on your Discord account.

If this isn‘t the email you want, change your account email to the correct one. Then resend the verification link.

Link Expired?

Verification links expire after a certain period of time. If your link is expired, just resend a new verification email from your User Settings.

Wrong Number for Phone Verification?

If Discord texts the code to the wrong number, double check you entered the correct number with country code on your account. Update it if needed.

Still Not Working?

For any other issues, reach out to Discord‘s support team. They can help troubleshoot why your account won‘t verify.

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication via Phone

Once your phone number is verified, it‘s highly recommended to enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

With 2FA, accessing your Discord account requires your password and a unique 6-digit code texted to your phone.

So even if someone gets your password, they can‘t log in without also stealing your phone!

Here‘s how to enable 2FA:

In User Settings, go to the My Account tab
Under Two-Factor Authentication, click Enable Two-Factor Auth
Enter 6-digit code texted to your phone
Click Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Now you‘ll have to enter your password + texted code to log in. This prevents unauthorized access to your account.

According to Discord, over 15 million users have enabled 2FA. It takes an extra minute to log in, but provides immense peace of mind.

Success! How to Make the Most of Your Verified Discord Account

Congrats, your Discord account is now verified! Welcome to the verified club.

Here are some tips to get the most out of your verified status:

Update your Profile to stand out. Add a banner, bio, and custom emoji.
Join new Discord servers you couldn‘t access before. Find communities for your interests.
Enable Developer Mode to customize Discord‘s UI and settings.
Boost your favorite servers to unlock perks like higher-quality audio.
Create your own Discord server to host a community.
React to messages with custom emoji you‘ve created.
Video/voice chat with crystal clear quality.

So get out there and start enjoying everything Discord has to offer. Thanks for reading this guide – now you can chat, connect, and belong in the wonderful world of Discord!