Removing Your Phone Number from Discord: A Step-by-Step Guide

Need to disconnect your phone number from your Discord account? This guide provides a clear, concise walkthrough, covering everything you need to know.

Before You Start

• Account Access: Ensure you’re logged into the Discord account with the phone number you want to remove.
• Recent Phone Number Changes: If you’ve recently changed your Discord phone number, check the Discord Help Center’s article on phone number changes to avoid potential errors.
• One Number Per Account: A single phone number can only be linked to one Discord account at a time. Also, there’s a waiting period before a removed number can be used on a different account.

Removing Your Phone Number: The Process

1. Log In: Access your Discord account using the phone number you’re removing.
2. User Settings: Click the gear icon (User Settings) next to your username.
3. My Account: Select “My Account” from the left-hand menu. Click “Remove” next to your phone number.
4. Follow the Prompts: Complete the removal process by following the on-screen instructions.

Removing a Phone Number from a Separate Account

Sometimes, a Discord account might exist solely based on a phone number, separate from your main account. If this happens:

1. Private Browsing: Open an incognito or private browsing window.
2. Phone Number Login: On the Discord login screen, enter your phone number.
3. Password Reset: Click “Forgot your password?”.
4. SMS Instructions: Follow the instructions to receive password reset information via SMS.
5. Log In: Access the account using the reset password.
6. User Settings > My Account: Go to User Settings (gear icon) and select “My Account.”
7. Add Email: Enter and verify an email address not already linked to a Discord account. This will link an email to this account.
8. Remove Phone Number: Return to “My Account” and click “Remove” next to your phone number.
9. Account Deletion (Optional): Click “Delete Account” if you want to delete this account.

Note: If you receive error messages or an SMS notification that “This number is already being used by an existing Discord account,” follow the steps in the previous section.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How does removing my phone number affect security?
  • A: Removing your phone number disables SMS two-factor authentication (2FA), making your account less secure. Setting up an alternative 2FA method (like an authenticator app) is highly recommended.
• Q: Will I still get SMS notifications?
  • A: No. SMS notifications will stop. Check your Discord app’s notification settings to avoid missing important updates.
• Q: Can I immediately use the removed number on another account?
  • A: No. There’s a waiting period (timeout) before the number can be used on a different Discord account.

In Summary

This guide explained how to remove your phone number from Discord. Remember, this impacts your account’s security, so consider alternative security measures.