> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to Install Discord Application in Ubuntu and Other Linux Distributions [3 Methods] - URL: https://itsfoss.com/install-discord-linux/ - Published: 2020-07-28T12:45:28.000Z - Updated: 2023-06-23T03:55:22.000Z - Description: Need to install Discord on Linux? We got you. It is super easy, and here's how it works. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Tutorial [Discord](https://discord.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) is a popular messaging application. It was originally intended for gamers but is now considered a [Slack alternative](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-slack-alternative/), even for team communication and community interactions. You can use it for text, voice, and video messaging. Several open-source projects use it for communicating with project members and users. Discord is available on various platforms, including desktop Linux. In this tutorial, I’ll show you various ways of installing Discord on Ubuntu, Debian, and other Linux distributions. 1. [Installing Discord via Snap or Flatpak](https://itsfoss.com/install-discord-linux/#via-snap) (easy and recommended) 2. [Installing Discord via DEB file](https://itsfoss.com/install-discord-linux/#via-deb) (applicable to Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and other Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions) 3. [Installing Discord in the traditional way](https://itsfoss.com/install-discord-linux/#traditional-method) (applicable for all distributions, but you need to know a little about Linux commands) 🚧 Discord application is not open source. It's been covered here since they provide a Linux client, and many users rely on it. ## Method 1: Installing Discord on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions using Snap or Flatpak With Snap or Flatpak support, you can easily install Discord using the Snap package in Ubuntu and various other Linux distributions. If you are confused between the two packages, check out our [Flatpak vs Snap](https://itsfoss.com/flatpak-vs-snap/) comparison to get some idea. The advantage is that you’ll always have the latest version of Discord, and your installed version gets automatically updated. Ubuntu users can find [Discord snap package](https://snapcraft.io/discord?ref=itsfoss.com) in the Software Center and install it from there: ![Install Snap version of Discord using Snap Store in Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/discord-snap.png) Discord in Snap Store If you have enabled Snap support on your Linux distribution, you can use the following command to install it: ``` sudo snap install discord ``` If you want to remove it, you can use the snap command to uninstall it: ``` sudo snap remove discord ``` For ****Flatpak**, you have to [enable Flatpak support](https://itsfoss.com/flatpak-guide/) on Ubuntu. If you use other distributions like Fedora, you would have it enabled by default. You can find the [Discord package on Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.discordapp.Discord?ref=itsfoss.com) and use the command below to get it installed: ``` flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.Discord ``` You do not have to use the terminal if you can find Flatpak apps in your software center. You may refer to our guide to [install Discord in Fedora](https://itsfoss.com/install-discord-fedora/) if you want to use DNF for installation. ****Suggested Read 📖** [Flatpak vs. Snap: 10 Differences You Should KnowFlatpak vs Snap, know the differences and gain insights as a Linux user to pick the best.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/snap-vs-flatpak.png)](https://itsfoss.com/flatpak-vs-snap/) ## Method 2: Installing Discord in Ubuntu and Debian-based Linux Distributions Go to the [download page of Discord](https://discord.com/download?ref=itsfoss.com) and download the ****deb** file. Keep in mind that, Discord is only available for 64-bit systems. ![Download the Deb file of Discord from official website](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/download-discord-deb-file.png) Download Discord for Linux [Download Discord Deb file](https://discord.com/download?ref=itsfoss.com) [Installing deb file is easy](https://itsfoss.com/install-deb-files-ubuntu/) — double-click on it to open it in the software manager and install it from there. You may also install and [use the Gdebi tool](https://itsfoss.com/gdebi-default-ubuntu-software-center/) for this purpose. 💡 If you are on Ubuntu 22.04, the deb file may open in the archive manager instead of Software Center. [Check how to open the deb file in Software Center](https://itsfoss.com/cant-install-deb-file-ubuntu/). It will take a few seconds to install, and you should see a login screen like this: ![Discord Login Screen in Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/discord-login-screen.png) Discord Login Screen Once you are logged in, you should have full desktop integration. It shows a red notification badge next to its icon in the top panel when you have unseen messages. ![App indicator indicating new unread messages of Discord](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/discord-app-indicator-ubuntu.webp) Discord in System Tray 📋 If you don't see the system tray icon, try [enabling the top indicator panel](https://itsfoss.com/enable-applet-indicator-gnome/) or check existing [GNOME extensions](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-shell-extensions/) to see if you have disabled/tweaked something for the top panel. You can also see the number of unread notifications in the launcher: ![Discord notification number displayed in Dock](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/discord-notification-number.webp) Discord notification in Dock ### Updating Discord The problem with this approach is that though you’ll have the latest Discord version, it won’t automatically be updated to a newer version. When a new update is available, it will notify you to download the new version. ![Discord notifies about update](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/update-available.png) Discord update available When you hit the download button, it downloads a new deb file. Now, here’s how things get interesting. When you double-click this deb file, it will open in Software Center but will ask you to delete Discord first. ![Delete the existing version of Discord first, to update to the newest version](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/remove-discord-first.png) Remove the Discord installed You must delete it first and then double-click the newly downloaded deb file again to install the new version. Don’t worry. You won’t have to log in again. But this way of updating could confuse people. ### Removing Discord You can either uninstall it from the software center or use this command in the terminal: ``` sudo apt remove discord ``` 💡 Pressing Ctrl and / keys gives in Discord (in the typing area) will present you with keyboard shortcuts, which could be useful for quick interactions. ## Method 3: Installing Discord in other Linux Distributions (intermediate to advanced level) Discord also provides a generic installer for using Discord on Linux. It comes in the traditional tar.gz file. If you go for this way of installing Discord on Linux, you should have at least a moderate [understanding of Linux directory structure](https://linuxhandbook.com/linux-directory-structure/?ref=itsfoss.com) and commands. You must also be comfortable using the terminal because this method involves using the terminal all the way. ****If you use Arch-based distros**, follow our guide on [installing Discord on Arch Linux](https://itsfoss.com/install-discord-arch-manjaro/) (and its derivatives). ### Step 1: Download Discord for Linux First, [download the tar.gz file from Discord’s website](https://discord.com/download?ref=itsfoss.com). ![Download the TAR file of Discord from Official Discord website](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/download-tar-file-of-discord.png) Download Discord TAR File [Download Discord TAR File](https://discord.com/download?ref=itsfoss.com) 🚧 I am using Discord version 0.0.27 in the tutorial. Your file name may or may not be different. Please pay attention to it. ### Step 2: Extract the downloaded file to opt directory Go to the directory where you have downloaded the file. [Use the tar command](https://linuxhandbook.com/basic-tar-commands/?ref=itsfoss.com) to extract the tar.gz file in the `/opt` directory. ``` sudo tar -xvzf discord-0.0.27.tar.gz -C /opt ``` ![Extract the tar.gz file of Discord to /opt directory, and then list the directory to confirm it](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/extract-to-opt.svg) Extract the TAR File Traditionally, the /opt directory is used for installing/keeping files of optional or additional Linux software. Since you opted for the traditional way, it only makes sense to use the traditional convention. ### Step 3: Create a Discord command in bin directory Now you should have **/opt/Discord* directory with files related to Discord. You should have two important files to tackle here. A binary file named **Discord* and a desktop file named **discord.desktop*. Now, you should [create a symbolic link](https://linuxhandbook.com/symbolic-link-linux/?ref=itsfoss.com) to this binary file in **/usr/bin* directory. ``` sudo ln -sf /opt/Discord/Discord /usr/bin/Discord ``` The **/usr/bin* directory contains the binary executables for commands in your system. This way, any user can run the commands anywhere in the system. ### Step 4: Create a desktop icon and menu entry You have Discord available as a command for all users on the system. But you cannot find it in the system menu to launch it graphically. For that, you’ll have to use the **discord.desktop* file located in the extracted folder in the **opt* directory. You should pay attention to two lines here: **Exec and Icon*. The **Exec* is for an executable file, and you can set it to `/usr/bin/Discord`. The Icon is for the image of Discord that will be displayed when you search for Discord in the menu. You can set it to the `/opt/Discord/discord.png`. This image is present in the extracted folder. You can [use nano editor](https://itsfoss.com/nano-editor-guide/) with sudo for editing this file or whichever [terminal-based text editor](https://itsfoss.com/command-line-text-editors-linux/) you prefer. Your **discord.desktop* may look something like this: ![Edit the discord.desktop file to change the executable and icon location](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/edit-the-desktop-file.png) Edit the desktop file Your **discord.desktop* file is still in the `/opt/Discord` directory. You need to move it to `/usr/share/applications` directory so that your system can access this desktop entry. ``` sudo cp -r /opt/Discord/discord.desktop /usr/share/applications ``` Normally, you should see Discord added to the list of available applications in the menu immediately. If not, log out and log in again. ### Step 5: Run Discord You are done. Now, if you search for Discord, you will find it in the menu. ![Discord appears in the system menu](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/discord-in-menu.png) Discord in Menu As usual, when you launch it for the first time, Discord will apply some updates and initialize to get started. ![Discord initial setup and configuration](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/discord-initial-updat-and-configuration.png) Discord initial configuration After that, it should bring you to the login screen. And, then you can log in to your account. ![Discord Login Screen in Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/discord-login-screen-1.png) Discord Login Screen 🚧 If there is a new version of Discord in the future, you’ll have to remove the installed version and repeat the procedure with the latest version. ### Removing Discord the traditional way It would be unfair to just discuss how to install Discord. Let me give you some pointers about removing it as well. When you install Discord on Linux, it saves the config file in **.config/discord* folder in your home directory. Delete these files: ``` rm -r ~/.config/discord ``` Next, remove the Discord directory from the **/opt* directory: ``` sudo rm -rf /opt/Discord ``` Also delete the symbolic link you had created: ``` sudo rm /usr/bin/Discord ``` As the last step, remove the desktop file: ``` sudo rm /usr/share/applications/discord.desktop ``` ****Suggested Read 📖** [10 Best Open Source Bots for Your Discord ServerLooking for open-source Discord bots to boost the functionality of your Discord server? We have curated this list for you.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/11/best-open-source-discord-bots.png)](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-discord-bots/) ## Wrapping Up Did you manage to install Discord on Linux? Which method did you use? The traditional method is somewhat complicated, but at least this way, you can install it on any Linux distribution if you don't have luck with other methods. Also, I recommend checking out our list of [open source bots for Discord ](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-discord-bots/)to help you better manage your server. 💬 *Share your thoughts on this guide. And let us know how you use Discord in your life.*