Discord Goes Full Parental Control Mode With Global Age Checks
Discord will require age verification worldwide starting March, defaulting all accounts to teen-safe settings.
Discord is finally getting serious about keeping kids away from adult content. The chat platform announced it's rolling out age verification globally beginning in March.
The big change? Every single Discord account will now default to a "teen-appropriate experience." That means users will need to prove they're adults before accessing certain content on the platform.
It's a significant shift for Discord, which has long been a Wild West of gaming communities, crypto servers, and everything in between. The platform has faced ongoing criticism about exposing younger users to inappropriate material.
No word yet on exactly how the verification process will work or what specific content will be gated behind the age check. But if you're over 18 and want to keep accessing everything Discord offers, expect to jump through some new hoops next month.