Using LinuxĪh, our old friend Linux always has our backs.Įverything from getting Steam to playing World of Warcraft, Linux is our hero. This is why I use it because I don’t need any more clutter in my Chrome OS menus, so I just bookmark Discord or let it run in the background as I go about my work. No screen cutoffs of funky navigational glitches. It runs just like the app and works on a laptop or PC. You can just go to the official site, login to your account, and viola. Through Chrome BrowserĬhrome runs Discord without any problems. If the Google Play Store doesn’t work for you, the next method is to use the browser. Try exiting full-screen mode if you can’t see a button or menu or if the screen is cut off. If you have a touchscreen or convertible Chromebook, you should be able to use Discord as normal.īut if you use a keyboard/touchpad for interface controls, it can get a bit weird.
You also may see that some screen elements are off the screen or just look a little whacky. So you can expect some UI issues and interface problems, cut off buttons, microphone input detection, etc. You’re downloading the version made for phones, but trying to use it on a laptop. Remember that this was originally designed for desktops, and THEN was ported over to phones. For some, this will work.įor others, you’ll get the familiar “Not supported on your device” or similar errors. You now have the Discord app on your Chromebook. Sign in to your Discord account, or create a new one.When Discord is installed, it’ll appear in your Launcher menu.Find the big green “Install” button and click it.Click on the Launcher button at the bottom left of the screen.It’s as simple as installing and launching any other app on your Chromebook: The easiest way is the way you’re already thinking about- using the Play Store. The absolute, best way to access Discord on ChromeOS Here we’ll cover the different ways to get and use Discord on a Chromebook.
How to download, install, and use Discord on Chrome OS
There are other techniques to install the chat client.
There’s a list of models that will work with Google Play Store apps, so you should check it out and make sure your device is on there.ĭon’t know what device you have? Check out this tutorial for finding out what Chromebook model you have.Īnd if you have a compatible device on the list, you don’t have the Play Store yet (because it’s still rolling out), you can get the update early.Įven if you’ve tried everything and still can’t get Discord from the Play Store, it’s OK. This depends on the specific make and model of it.
If you get an error that reads something like “You have no devices” or something like that, likely, your Chromebook doesn’t have the necessary hardware or software to run Discord.Īdditionally, if you’re on an older Chromebook, it may or may NOT work. Your Chromebook must be able to run the software in the first place. The official Discord app is for everything but ChromeOS at this point- perhaps in the future, we’ll have a version to download and install on Chromebooks that’s more compatible. So if you’re using a newer one, you probably can download it directly from the Google Play Store and launch it. You already know that any Chromebook made after 2017 can download and run Play Store apps, right? If you’re trying to access it on a school Chromebook (where they block pretty much everything), you’ll have to get creative to unblock Discord! Does Google Play have Discord? If you’re getting Discord on a personal Chromebook, the web version or app works best. So that leaves us to explore all the different ways you get it on your Chromebook.Ĭhoose whatever works for your situation. Or maybe you’re on a school computer where Discord is blocked. The problem is that you may prefer using the desktop app or Google Play app because it’s more user-friendly. This works without having to download or install anything and you can use it anywhere you have WiFi. The easiest way is to use the web-based version directly through the browser. There are multiple ways to do it, and we’ll cover them all. Yes, you can easily use Discord on Chrome OS.