Discord will soon enact age verification for all users, a move aimed at teen safety — but one that sparked intense backlash from adults on the platform.

Discord has announced that, in March 2026, it will begin rolling out what it calls "teen-by-default settings" for everyone worldwide, requiring all users to complete an age verification process to ...

Discord is introducing new age verification requirements, including video selfies and ID documents. Users may need to verify their age to access sensitive content or change certain safety settings.

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Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, is postponing its controversial age verification policy after receiving swift backlash from users with concerns about their privacy. The ...

Following an October 2025 data leak that exposed around 70,000 users’ government-ID photos exposed, Discord announced it will require users to share a government ID or video selfie to remove ...

Are you an adult using Discord, the free online chat, video streaming and voice messaging service that's become wildly popular among gamers? Prove it, says the company. On Monday, Feb. 9, Discord ...