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    How to create a Discord account for your child

    Discord is now central to gaming, school clubs and online friend groups. Its new global username system means there's only one of each — reserve your child's before a stranger does.

    Minimum age: 13+
    7 steps

    Setup steps

    1. 1Go to discord.com and click 'Login' then 'Register'
    2. 2Enter the email address you created earlier
    3. 3Choose a display name (this can differ from username)
    4. 4Create a unique password for Discord
    5. 5Verify your email address by clicking the link sent
    6. 6Set up your username in Settings > My Account
    7. 7Enable 2FA in User Settings > My Account

    Parent pro tips

    • Discord now uses global usernames - simpler than old discriminators
    • Display names can be different per server, username is unique
    • Restrict DMs from server members in Privacy settings

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