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Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform

All users will be put into a "teen-appropriate experience" by default unless they prove that they are adults.

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According to Discord, starting in early March, all new and existing users globally will be assigned new default settings that ...

Discord announces age-verification measures to roll out in March

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Coming Soon: Discord to Roll Out Global Age Verification Using Facial Scans, ID

Discord will soon roll out global age verification, using age inference plus video selfie or ID checks to limit access to sensitive content. Find out when.
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Discord promise they won't force everybody to do a face scan following outrage at new age verification policy

Social media company Discord are trying their best to reassure people irked by the recently announced global rollout of some new age verification measures.
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Discord Age Verification March 2026 Changes: What Gamers Need to Know

Discord’s March 2026 age verification changes explained for gamers, including teen-by-default rules, ID or face scan requirements, privacy concerns, and alternatives.