An update on how we confirm your age group on Discord
3 hours ago
- Discord will automatically place users into age groups using account signals like account age and server membership, without scanning messages or calls.
- Over 90% of users will not need to manually confirm their age due to this privacy-preserving method.
- Adult users (18+) see no changes; teen users (13-17) get additional safety protections; unconfirmed users must verify to access adult content.
- New age verification options include methods that do not require ID or selfies, such as credit card verification.
- The change is driven by expanding age assurance laws globally, with Discord proactively developing its own approach.