How to install Discord for Ubuntu

Juniya

October 1, 2024

Looking for the best way to install Discord on your Ubuntu 24.04 system? In this post, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know about getting Discord up and running on your Ubuntu machine.

Whether you’re new to Ubuntu Linux or just need a reliable communication tool for gaming, study groups, or business, Discord remains one of the top choices in 2024 for voice, video, and text chat. With easy installation methods via Snap and Flatpak, you’ll be ready to join your community in no time.

How to download Discord on Ubuntu

How install Discord on your Ubuntu system, follow the instructions below:

Choose where you want to download Discord from:
- 🌐 Download from the Official Website (.deb Download will start automatically)
- 📦 Download from Snapcraft (Snap package)
- 🐧 Download from Flathub (Flatpak package)
Once downloaded, follow the provided installation instructions for your chosen format. After installation, launch Discord from your applications menu and start chatting with your community.

Manually Install Discord via Terminal

Open your terminal.
Run the following command to install Discord via the Snap package:
```
sudo snap install discord
```
If you prefer to install Discord via Flatpak, use this command:
```
flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.Discord
```
Once the installation is complete, launch Discord from your applications menu or by typing:
```
discord
```

How to uninstall Discord

Open your terminal.
Run the following command to uninstall Discord if installed via Snap:
```
sudo snap remove discord
```
If you installed Discord via Flatpak, use this command instead:
```
flatpak uninstall com.discordapp.Discord
```
To remove any residual configuration files, you can run the following:
```
rm -rf ~/.config/discord
```

What Is Discord About?

Discord is a cross-platform voice and text chat app designed specifically for gamers. With the Linux app you can stay connected to all your Discord voice and text channels even while AFK. It is perfect for chatting with team members, seeing who is playing online, and catching up on text conversations you may have.

Discord App Features:

Discord is always completely free to use with no gotchas. This means you can make as many servers as you want with no slot limitations.
Encrypted server to client communication keeps your IP address safe. Stop getting lagged because you’re logged into Skype.
Easily share images, videos, and links from your desktop or phone. Discord embeds most types of media directly in the chat.
Designed for use while gaming, Discord has minimal impact on your CPU. Your game’s performance won’t be affected in the slightest.
It takes just 10 seconds and doesn’t require any drivers or weird setting configuration. Discord can even run in the browser which is great for PUGs you invite to your voice channel or those stubborn friends of yours.
Robust permissions and multiple channels, all within an easy-to-use UI, make Discord perfect for both small groups or large guilds.
Discord allows you to add friends and individually message them outside of servers.
Discord’s customizable overlay allows you to see who’s talking in the middle of the action. You can also adjust individual volume settings, change servers and channels, or even kick people all without leaving your game.