Discord defaults voice and video calls to end-to-end encryption
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Discord has made end-to-end encryption (E2EE) the default for voice and video calls, strengthening privacy across a widely used communications platform. The rollout was completed in March and now covers DMs, group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live streams on supported platforms. Discord is also removing unencrypted fallback code, signaling a full shift to encrypted calling.
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19.05.2026 23:37 2 articles · 1mo ago
Discord defaults voice and video calls to end-to-end encryption
Initial DisclosureDiscord completed its E2EE rollout for voice and video in March and then publicly announced the change after extensive testing. The initial deployment focused on extending encrypted calling across supported clients and removing unencrypted fallback paths.
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- Discord rolls out end-to-end encryption on voice, video calls — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 19.05.2026 23:37
- Discord rolls out end-to-end encryption on voice, video calls — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 19.05.2026 23:37