How to Screen Share on Discord

Discord's screen sharing is built into voice channels and works without any third-party software. Here's everything you need to know.

Screen Sharing in Voice Channels

1. Join a voice channel
2. Click the monitor icon at the bottom of the screen ("Share Your Screen")
3. Choose what to share:

1. Set Frame Rate (15/30/60 fps) and Resolution (720p/1080p/Source)
2. Click Go Live

Note: 1080p and 60fps require Nitro. Free users cap at 720p30.

Sharing a Specific Application vs. Full Screen

Application sharing (recommended for most uses):

• Only shows that application — other windows stay private
• Better for sharing code editors, games, documents

Full screen sharing:

• Shows everything — notifications, taskbar, other windows
• Use when you need to switch between apps frequently

Watching Someone's Screen Share

• Look for the stream preview thumbnail in the voice channel
• Click it to open the stream in a floating window
• Click Pop out to watch in a separate window while doing other things

Mobile Screen Sharing

1. Join a voice channel on mobile
2. Tap the monitor icon in the call controls
3. Confirm you want to share your screen
4. Your entire mobile screen is shared

Note: iOS limits screen sharing to apps that support broadcast (some apps block it).

Tips for Better Screen Shares

• Close personal tabs and notifications before sharing
• Use a wired connection for lower latency
• Enable Hardware Acceleration in Discord settings for smoother streaming
• If sharing a game, use Go Live's game-specific mode for better performance

Screen sharing is great for community tutorials and events — promote them to attract members via your Discords.ai listing.

Related: Discord Go Live Streaming Guide · Discord Voice Channel Tips