Packet loss on Discord is a common issue that millions of people have faced over the years. I’m a Discord server administrator and a daily Voice Channel user who spends twelve hours a day on the platform.
Yes, I have a large number of people who join in and participate in the gaming discussions on a daily basis. Because packet loss is linked to both your internet connection and Discord, we’ll need to take a few notes into consideration.
Why is Discord has packet loss but nothing else?
It’s undeniable that your internet connection is stable, and Discord is the one experiencing packet loss. Because the creators have completed the majority of the work and have no obstacles, Microsoft offered $10 billion to buy Discord from them.
However, Hammer & Chisel does not have superior servers all over the world, and I have experienced server downtime on occasion. I’m on the Voice Channel for 12 hours a day, and I can help you figure out what’s wrong.
1. Internet connection (Master Server)
2. Discord Server Downtime
3. Discord Region Server
4. Windows/Mac/Linux Bugs or Glitches
5. Application Settings
6. Software corruption
7. PC Threats
You must learn to move the needle, so follow the tutorial carefully and in the correct order.
Discord Server Status
I’m not going to ask you to troubleshoot your internet connection; instead, I’d like you to verify the status of the Discord server. I’ve been here long enough to know that the servers are experiencing downtime, so you should verify the status of the servers.
1. Launch your browser.
2. Go to the webpage for Discord Status.
3. The first section displays the total number of servers as well as their current state.
4. You can see how long it takes for the API to respond.
5. There is a brief history of previous instances as well as an in-depth explanation.
The VoIP platform does not hide the current condition, and it is not afraid to display the statistics in public. Nonetheless, you should be patient for a bit, since the regional server faults are resolved in less than 24 hours.
Server Region
The Voice Channel server you’ve joined is hosted on a server that is located outside of your region. When you connect to a speech channel hosted on a server in a different country, the latency grows tremendously. You can request that your server administrator alter the Voice Channel server region, and I have done so on several occasions.
1. Discord is now open.
2. To reveal the gear icon, hover your mouse over the Voice Channel and click it.
3. To see additional possibilities, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
4. Select “Region Override” from the drop-down menu.
5. Select a nearby nation; I always go with Singapore.
6. Ascertain that the administrator has chosen the correct region. Then select “Save Changes.”
7. Changes have been saved.
You can request that the administrator automate the server selection so that Discord chooses the correct one every time. I congratulate the VoIP platform team for offering such a sophisticated option for Voice Channels, especially since you previously had to alter the entire server location. In each Voice Channel, you can now switch to a different country server.
Disable Krisp in Discord
Discord’s noise reduction is a unique selling factor, and it’s very popular among gamers. Users can suppress background noise with the Krisp add-on, which is available for free. While linked in the Voice Channel, I play music on a speaker in the background, but none of the participants can hear it because it is too loud.
Krisp noise suppression, on the other hand, muffles your speech to some level, providing the impression of packet loss. Many customers believe that packet loss is caused by the VoIP software when, in fact, the noise suppressor is to blame.
1. Open Discord and then go to the bottom of the page to the gear icon.
2. To see more possibilities, go to “Voice & Video.”
3. Click on the “Noise Suppression” button to disable it.
4. Make sure Krisp’s “Noise Suppression” is turned off.
Krisp has been effectively disabled on a Windows PC, and it is also available on a Mac. Your voice will now be heard, and the problem of packet loss will be solved once and for all. The changed changes will take effect immediately after restarting the Windows PC.
Disable Realtek Noise Suppression
I’ve had to talk loudly before, and I figured the microphone was having hardware issues. In the Windows gaming machine, I enabled two different noise suppression options, which resulted in my voice being heard less than the others. Either the Krisp or Realtek Audio Console features should be disabled. Allow me to demonstrate how to use Realtek’s noise suppression features.
1. Open “Realtek Audio Console” by using the Windows key.
2. In the Audio Console, select “Microphone”.
3. Uncheck the boxes for “Noise Suppression” and “Acoustic Echo Cancellation”.
4. Restart the system after closing the Audio Console.
It is critical to complete the Windows restart process in order for the new changes to take effect. Return to the Discord Voice Channel to see if this is still working.
Enable Quality Service in Discord
Devices and associated components send orders to routers, which they obey. Allow Discord to send information to the program that you want to be prioritized. Assume you’re planning Minecraft and it’s consuming the majority of your packets, leaving little to no space for other programs. When the router receives a Discord request, it sends packets to the Voice Channel.
1. Open Discord and go to the bottom of the page to the gear icon.
2. To see more possibilities, go to “Voice & Video.”
3. To enable it, click the “Enable Quality of Service High Packet Priority” button.
4. Check to see if it’s turned on in the software.
For the software to accept the new changes, close the program and restart the Windows system. For five minutes, turn off the Wi-Fi router and modem so that it can respond to the packet priority hints. Many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) have an advanced control panel in their offices that they can use to block access, so bear that in mind.
Stop Using Modified Discord Add-on
Owners of gaming rigs place a premium on bling-bling items in order to make the overall setup stand out in the room. The game includes a desktop wallpaper, which has outperformed Discord. Many of my classmates have chosen modified versions of Discord in order to have more aesthetically pleasing interfaces.
Uninstall the Discord add-on that’s causing the issue; I won’t name any of them. Using the developer’s official edition will assure 100 percent reliability during the experience. Users must make a decision between performance and glamorous appearance.
Don’t Use Wi-Fi Dongle
The bulk of gaming rigs feature entry-level components, and budget gaming builds are a popular niche in the market. Players on a tight budget choose entry-level motherboards, which lack built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities.
I got a Wi-Fi dongle for less than $10 on Amazon, and it’s well worth it for day-to-day use. In terms of performance and bandwidth transfer rate, it pales in comparison to a wired connection. Request an additional cable from your ISP so you can connect your gaming desktop or laptop to the internet directly.
Use Discord Web-Application
Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows PC users can use Discord. I used the browser to connect to Voice Channels, and you can do the same if the packet loss persists after you’ve tried the options.
1. Go to the official Discord website and click “Log in” in the upper right corner.
2. Fill in the required information, then click “Login” to gain access to the dashboard.
3. Complete Two-Factor Authentication; as a server administrator, I’ve activated it in my account.
4. Now you can use Firefox/Chrome/Safari/Opera to visit the dashboard.
You won’t have to worry about limits because desktop-class browsers are free of them. Because desktop operating systems do not impose any restrictions, this is one of the reasons Chrome uses so much RAM.
In this video, we are gonna show you how to fix Discord packet loss:
Bottom Line
Contact your ISP and request that the limits be lifted, as one of my peers experienced. Many local ISPs have a control panel at their offices where they can place bandwidth limits. You should contact customer service and provide them with a brief description of your problem. Feel free to tell us how you fixed Discord packet loss by leaving a comment below.
