If you are wondering how you can play music in Discord with or without a bot, then we have you covered right here.
Now, one of the most amazing features of Discord is that it lets you play music in voice channels and listen to it with other members. And of course, you can listen to your favorite artists all alone, too.
There are quite a few ways you can play music on Discord. The easiest way to stream music is to add a music bot like Fredboat. But you can also integrate Spotify and stream your playlists. Plus, there are a few other unconventional ways too.
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In this guide, we will walk you through the process of adding a music bot and using it, linking Discord with Spotify, and how you can play music in a voice call.
Quick Answer
To add a music bot to Discord: Pick a music bot > Invite the bot > Complete authorization > Play music
To link Spotify: User Settings > Connections > Spotify > Sign in > Play music
How to play songs on Discord with a music bot
Step
Pick a music bot
First of all, you need to choose a music bot to add to your server. There are free as well as premium (paid) options. For this guide, we will be taking FredBoat (free to use and easy to integrate) as an example.
Step
Invite the bot
Then, head over to that bot’s official website to invite it to your server. As you can see here, you have to click on the ‘Invite to Server’ button.
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Complete authorization
Next, you will be prompted to authorize the integration of the bot to your Discord server. At the end of it, the bot should be added to your server.
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Enter music commands
Once the bot has made it to the server, you will now have to input commands and start playing music. Note that these commands vary from one bot to another. For example, you can have a look at the FredBoat commands to get a better idea.
For more information on how to add bots to Discord and how to use them, you can check out our guide on how to add bots to Discord server.
How to stream music on Discord with Spotify
Now, you need a Spotify premium account to do this.
Step
Go to User Settings
Open Discord (on your PC or mobile device) and head over to User Settings.
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Head over to Connections
Under User Settings, find and click on the ‘Connections’ option.
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Connect to Spotify
Then, you will see the Spotify logo – click on it. You will be prompted to log in to your Spotify account. Once your Spotify account is connected, you can have a listening party with your friends
How to play music in Discord call
The idea here is to play music in real life and then stream it through your mic if you don’t want to use a music bot or integrate Spotify. As you can guess, the audio quality will not be very good – but you can give it a try.
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Go to ‘Voice & Video’
Open Discord, go to User Settings and then head over to the ‘Voice & Video’ menu.
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Set your mic as input
Here, you will have to set your mic as the default audio input. You can set your speakers as the output option.
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Play music
Now, all you have to do is play music through another source, and it will be caught and played by your mic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I listen to music while on Discord?
Yes, you can play music while using Discord. To do this, you will have to add a music bot to your Discord server or link your Spotify premium account.
Can you play Spotify on Discord?
Yes, as mentioned in our guide, you can play Spotify music on Discord. All you have to do is link your Spotify account to Discord, and then you can have listening parties.
Which Discord bot plays YouTube Music?
There are several music bots that can play YouTube Music on Discord. Some of the popular options are MatchBox, FlaviBot, Teal Music, Groot, and Soul Music.
Conclusion
If you want to listen to music on Discord, then you basically have the two options outlined in the above step-by-step instructions. Either consider downloading a music bot such as FredBoat or simply connect to your own Spotify account. Using a bot can make your life easier, as it can be automated, and there are fun features like voting to skip a song. Moreover, on FredBoat, you can utilize many music platforms beyond Spotify, such as SoundCloud and Bandcamp, if you so wish.
