It's not the most intuitive system and can be very confusing for first-time users. I, for one, am a very visual learner, so here is a step-by-step tutorial. If I've missed something, please let me know and I'll update the post.First, you must have a microphone. Most people can't just scream at their computer screens.
Trust me, I've tried. It doesn't work.
Some computers are magical, however, and do have working internal microphones!
As yet, I haven't figured out the secret ingredient as to which computers do and do not have internal mics that work with Discord. My advice is to experiment without an external microphone first and see if your voice comes through in the chat.Some people say cellphone headsets can work if they're plugged into the microphone port on your computer. Personally, I've tried this once and it didn't work for me. But it might work for others. I have a Corsair gaming headset with headphones and a built-in mic.They're comfy and the sound is great. In case you want to look into them, here's an Amazon link.
Okay, you have a microphone. Lovely.
Now you must make sure you're not muted and deafened. There are two ways to check this.
First, look at the bottom of the screen, next to your name. If either of those two have a slash through them, they're "off" and won't work.Next, right click on your name in the chat list.
This window (below) will come up; make sure these two boxes are NOT checked.Okay, you're ready to hear and speak.
Click the little gear at the bottom of the screen. These are the settings.On the left, click on Voice and Video.
Under the Input Mode heading, make sure "Push To Talk" is checked.
Now to set the key that you will push in order to talk.
Setting the key is called keybinding. Click on the keyboard-looking icon just underneath.
It also might say "Edit Keybind." Once you click, it will turn red.
Push whichever key (or keys) you'd like for your Push To Talk. (Mine is the right control key.) Push it, and then click "Stop Recording." Your keybind is now set. Woohoo!
When you want to speak in the room, push the key you've chosen and keep it depressed while you talk.Almost done!
Up at the top are your input and output settings. Make sure the devices are correct and the volume is set. To change the devices, click the down-arrows to the right of the names.And that's it! You should be all set up for Push To Talk.
If you're still experiencing problems, it might be that you don't have the correct microphone setup. Keep experimenting with different microphones.
It might also be a bad internet connection. I can't help you with that one. Sorry 'bout that.
Again, if I've missed something, please let me know in the comments and I'll change it.
This is kinda my first "tutorial," so I can use all the help I can get. Heehee.
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Go to 'Voice & Video'
Under User Settings, scroll down and look for 'Voice & Video' and click on it. Here, you will see an Input Mode section, and under it, you will find the 'Push To Talk' option – you have to turn it on.
How to set Discord push to talk? ›
Go to 'Voice & Video'
Under User Settings, scroll down and look for 'Voice & Video' and click on it. Here, you will see an Input Mode section, and under it, you will find the 'Push To Talk' option – you have to turn it on.
How to fix push to talk required in Discord? ›
Discord Push to Talk Not Working? Try These Methods to Fix It
- Fix 1: Run the Game as Administrator.
- Fix 2: Check the Voice and Video Panel of Discord.
- Fix 3: Re-check the Keybind Set.
- Fix 4: Update Audio Driver.
- Fix 5: Uninstall Newly Installed Programs.
Push-to-talk, push to talk, or PTT, works by facilitating conversations across various communications lines. A push-to-talk switch or button is used to switch users from voice mode to transmit mode.
How do you push to talk to one person on Discord? ›
On it, there are buttons, and each one is the user's icon, you press and hold that icon to use selective PTT on that one person. This will make it so calls are a lot less confusing when in large community calls and having a temporary conversation with someone.
How do I get permission to talk on a Discord server? ›
- After navigating to the server you want to update the permissions for, tap on the cogwheel [ ] next to the voice channel you want to edit the permissions for.
- Next, tap on Permissions.
- Now you can go through each setting and determine what you want to enable or disable.
How do I enable push-to-talk if I am running my game in administrator mode?
- First, fully make sure that all opened applications of Discord are fully closed.
- Next, right-click on the Discord shortcut and click on “Run as administrator”.
- That's it! Just open up Discord again and you should now be able to use push-to-talk.
How do I turn on push to talk on Discord? You can enable Push to Talk by going into your User Settings: App Settings: Voice & Video. under Input Mode select Push to Talk.
How do I set up Discord voice settings? ›
If you need to adjust your voice settings, click the
cog icon to open your User Settings. On desktop, you'll find it in the lower left corner of your server. From User Settings, head to Voice and Video settings to adjust your audio input, input sensitivity, and more.
How to talk on Discord on PC without a mic? ›
How can I talk on a PC without a microphone? Use a text channel. Many servers have text channels designated for each voice channel for those unable to use a microphone to speak verbally. You can join the voice chat to hear what others are saying and use the text channel to type anything you have to say.
Under your settings in Discord, go to “video and audio” (or something like that…). There you will find buttons to select either push-to-talk or voice-activated. Just to add to WobbliestAce53 suggest, if you haven't, make sure you have correct audio unit selected i.e. one for HP Reverb G2.
How to set push to talk in Discord? ›
Okay, you have a microphone. Lovely.
- Next, right click on your name in the chat list. ...
- Okay, you're ready to hear and speak. ...
- On the left, click on Voice and Video.
- Under the Input Mode heading, make sure "Push To Talk" is checked.
- Now to set the key that you will push in order to talk. ...
- Once you click, it will turn red.
🔲 Check your input mode - Make sure you're not accidentally on Push to Talk mode. 🔲 Make sure to check and switch your input/output device in the Voice Settings section to the specific device you're using! 🔲 Check your Volume Settings for your input and output mode!
How do I get Discord to talk? ›
Go to the Discord tab and select Direct Voice Chats. Select the player or group you want to voice chat with. Select Start Voice Chat. If the player or group has already started the voice chat, select Join.
How do I turn down Discord push to talk sound? ›
Open the Notifications tab (in the left side bar), and scroll down to select/deselect "PTT Activate" and "PTT Deactivate" to adjust which noises you do or don't want to hear. Was this article helpful?
How do you push to talk on Discord priority speaker? ›
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- Set a keybind for "Toggle VAD".
- Bind the same key to "Priority PTT", below it.
- Join your channel in Voice Activated ("VAD") mode.
- Tap the Key when you need to amplify. This will switch to PTT mode.
- Press/hold the Key like a PTT. You will be speaking with Priority.
- Release the Key when you're done talking.
Go to the Discord tab and select Direct Voice Chats. Select the player or group you want to voice chat with. Select Start Voice Chat. If the player or group has already started the voice chat, select Join.
