2 Easy Ways to Restart Discord [+ When to Do It]

Alvaro Trigo

Updated on: April 08, 2024

You may want to restart your Discord app if it’s unresponsive, has bugs, or displays errors. This article will discuss how to restart Discord, whether using it on a PC (Windows or Mac) or a mobile device (Android or iPhone).

We will also explain in detail the different situations in which you should consider refreshing your Discord application. Keep reading to learn more!

When to Restart Discord

Here is when to restart your Discord:

Connectivity Problems.
When experiencing connection issues or slow loading times on Discord, a restart might be mandatory to resolve the problem.
Incorrect Status.
If Discord displays the wrong status for other users, such as friends appearing offline when they are online and vice versa, restarting the application is required.
After Updates.
Once an update is installed on Discord, it might be necessary to restart the app to apply the changes.
Not Receiving New Messages.
If you stop receiving direct messages from friends while other applications are still working on your device, a restart may be required.

Does Discord have read receipts? Find out here!
Frozen Channels.
You can also restart Discord on Windows to fix freezing and unresponsive app issues, allowing you to continue using it normally.

Pro Tip! Restarting Discord allows you to fix the Discord screen-share lag issue.

How to Restart Discord

Follow these steps to restart Discord on PC and mobile:

1. How to Restart Discord on PC or Mac

Step 1. Tap the “X” icon in the window’s upper-right corner.

Step 2. Find the Discord icon in the “System tray”.
Step 3. Right-click on the icon and tap “Quit Discord”.

Mac users must “Right-click” the Discord icon on the dock and select “Quit” to close the app.
Step 4. Reopen the Discord app.

If you have a Mac, press “Command+Space” and search for the app to restart Discord with the keyboard.

If you are using Discord on the web browser, press “Ctrl + Shift + R” to refresh it. If that doesn’t solve the problem, close and reopen the Discord tab.