Will Discord be 18+?
Age verification will become mandatory for all Discord users who want to keep full access to the gaming- focused messaging platform. Discord announced today that it will move all accounts to “teen-by-default” settings to create “a safer and more inclusive experience for those ages 13 to 18. Teen User Safety We take the safety of our younger users seriously and don’t allow children under the age of 13 to have a Discord account, and we may prohibit children over the age of 13 from having a Discord account if local law mandates an older age.Like any social media app, Discord poses some risks to teen users inculding bullying and exposure to inappropriate language or content. Before we dive into anything else, you should know that like most social media apps, Discord’s terms of service state it’s for users ages 13 and up. It’s not intended for younger kids.The messaging platform Discord announced Monday that all user accounts will default to teen safety settings beginning in March. The policy, meant to create a safe environment for teens, restricts adult content and spaces without verification or assurance of a user’s age.Discord is a free voice, video, and text chat application that enables users, primarily ages thirteen and older, to communicate within communities known as servers. Launched in 2015 by Jason Citron and Stan Vishnevskiy, it was originally designed for gamers, allowing them to connect while playing.
Can a 17 year old use Discord?
Teen User Safety We take the safety of our younger users seriously and don’t allow children under the age of 13 to have a Discord account, and we may prohibit children over the age of 13 from having a Discord account if local law mandates an older age. Age restriction: Discord requires users to be at least 13 years old, though parents can enforce this by monitoring sign-up processes. Privacy settings: These user settings allow kids to control who can send them friend requests, direct messages (DMs), and see their activity status.
Is Discord 13+ or 17+?
Minimum age requirement. You must be 13 or older to use Discord, according to their Terms of Service. Discord helps teenagers build meaningful connections with peers, especially those who may feel isolated in their daily lives.