Have you ever thought how cool playing your favorite tunes in Discord while gaming or chatting with friends would be? Well, it’s possible and much easier than you might think.
With the help of a music bot, you can play any song directly on your server. And if that’s not enough, you can connect your Spotify account to Discord. This way, you can share what you’re listening to with your friends or on your server.
In this guide, you will learn to use a music bot to play any song directly on your server and discover how to connect your Spotify account to Discord for listening with friends.
So, let’s dive in and get your Discord server grooving with your favorite beats!
TL;DR — Play music in Discord!
You can play music in Discord in 2 ways:
- Adding a Music bot to your discord server – Add a Music Bot to your Discord server, and then use the bot’s command to play music. For example, if you use the Chip music bot, you can play music by typing /play [song name] into the chat.
- Connecting your Discord account to Spotify – Connect your Discord account to Spotify and share the music you’re listening to in your status so that your friends can listen along with you! To do this, go to User Settings, then Connections, and click on the Spotify icon to connect your account.
How to play music on Discord using a Bot?
One of the most popular ways to play music in Discord is by adding a Music bot to your server. Using this music bot, you can play music directly from various sources like YouTube, SoundCloud, or your local files.
Not just that, you can also create playlists, queue songs, and control the volume directly using the bot’s commands.
Here are the steps to add a music bot to your Discord server and how to use it to play music:
1. Find a music bot.
There are numerous music bots for Discord, each with unique features. In a previous article, we’ve already explored some of the best music bots, including popular options like Rythm, Groovy, and FredBoat.
Refer to that article for a detailed comparison and decide which bot best suits your needs.
2. Invite the bot to your server.
Once you’ve chosen your bot, you’ll need to invite that bot to your Discord server. This was usually done by visiting the bot’s website and clicking on Invite or Add to Discord button.
But since Discord now has an App Directory, you can easily find your bot without leaving the platform.
For this guide, let’s use Chip Music Bot as an example. To invite Chip Bot to your server;
- Click on the Server Name at the top left corner of your Discord screen.
- Select App Directory from the menu.
- In the App Directory, search Chip Bot.
- Click on the bot’s card and then click Add to Server.
- Select the server you’d like to add the bot to.
- Then, confirm all the permissions the bot requests. (they’re necessary for it to function properly.)
- Finally, click Authorize to add the Chip music bot to your server.
Your bot should now be added to your Discord server. You can check its presence in the sidebar under “Online.”
3. Use the bot commands to play music on your server.
Once the bot is added, you can use its commands to play music on your server. These commands vary from bot to bot, but usually, they follow a similar structure, viz, the command word followed by the song name or URL.
For example, if you’re using Chip Bot, hop on to a voice channel and then play your song by typing /play [song name/song link] inside any text channel.
Chip Bot will then join your voice channel and start playing the requested song. You can add more songs to the queue, play or pause, or even create playlists using their commands.
You can check out the Chip Bot Commands page on the official website to learn more about the various commands and how to use them.
Whether you use Chip or any other music bot, the process is essentially the same. You invite the bot to your server, use the bot’s commands to play music, and control the playback as desired. The bot’s commands are usually listed on their official website or documentation.
How to play music in Discord on Mobile?
If you are using Discord on your mobile, don’t worry; you can still play music on your server. But unlike the desktop version, you can’t access Discord’s App Directory from the mobile app. You will have to open the App directory on your smartphone’s browser.
Here’s how to play music in Discord on Android or iPhone.
- Find and invite a music bot from Discord’s App Directory to your server.
- Once the bot is added, open the Discord app and navigate to that server.
- Now hop on to a voice channel where you want to play the music.
- Next, type the bot’s command to play music in any text channel. For example, if you’re using Chip Music Bot, you would type /play [song name/URL].
- The bot will join your voice channel and start playing the requested song.
Remember, you need to be in a voice channel for the bot to play music. The bot will prompt you to join a channel if you’re not already in one. Once you do, retype the command, and the bot will start playing your song.
Also, remember that the commands for each music bot might vary slightly, so always refer to the bot’s official documentation for a complete list of commands and their usage.
How to play music in Discord using Spotify?
Another way to play music on Discord is by connecting Spotify to your account. This feature lets you share what you’re currently listening to with your friends on Discord. You can even invite them to listen, creating a shared listening experience.
However, it’s important to note that the feature only works for friends with Spotify Premium. Only those with Spotify Premium can join in and listen to the same music in real time. Here’s how to use Spotify on Discord:
1. Connect your Spotify account to Discord.
The first step to playing music in Discord using Spotify is to connect your Spotify account to your Discord account. Here’s how to do it:
- Click on the gear icon at the bottom left corner of your Discord screen to open User Settings.
- From the sidebar, select Connections.
- In the Connections tab, click on the Spotify icon.
- You’ll be redirected to a web page where you will have to log in to your Spotify account and press Agree button to authorize Discord to access it.
- Once you’ve logged in and authorized access, your Spotify account will be connected to your Discord account.
Once your Spotify account is connected, you can start sharing your music on Discord.
To share what you’re listening to, first turn on the Display on Profile toggle inside the Connections tab in User Settings.
Next, play a song on your Spotify. Your Discord status will automatically update to “Listening to Spotify” and display the song you’re playing.
When someone clicks on your profile, they will see a Spotify widget showing the song you’re playing. They can click the ‘Listen Along‘ icon to join you if they also have Spotify Premium.
3. Invite others to listen with you.
If you want to invite your friends to listen to music with you on Spotify, you can do so by inviting them directly from Discord. Here’s how:
- Start playing a song on Spotify.
- Go to the Discord server or direct message where you want to send the invite.
- Click on the + icon in the text box.
- Select Invite [User/Channel] to Listen to Spotify from the options menu.
- An invite popup will appear; press Send Invite button to send the invitation.
Now, your friends have to click the Join button to start listening to the same song at the same point as you are.
Remember, only friends with Spotify Premium can join in and listen to the same song in real time.
Groove in with your Discord Friends!
With these steps, you can bring music to your Discord chats and servers. Whether you’re using a music bot or Spotify, you can enjoy your favorite tracks and share them with your friends.
Music bots add a fun element to your server and can turn any voice channel into a lively party in a much more interactive way. On the other hand, Spotify offers a more personalized experience, allowing you to share your current playlist and even invite friends to listen along. The choice is yours, but whichever method you choose, you will surely enhance your Discord experience with music.
Remember to respect copyright laws and only share music you have the right to. Unauthorized sharing of copyrighted music is not only against Discord’s rules but also illegal. Always use these features responsibly.
So, create a server, invite a music bot into it, or connect your Spotify, and start grooving with your Discord friends. Enjoy the music and have fun!
