Are you looking to enable screen sharing on your Discord server? Screen sharing can be a useful feature for collaboration, gaming, or simply showing others what’s on your screen. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to enable screen sharing on your Discord server.
Step 1: Update Your Discord Client
To enable screen sharing, you need to make sure that you are using the latest version of the Discord client. If you haven’t done so already, go ahead and update your client to the latest version.
Step 2: Create or Select a Server
To enable screen sharing, you will need to have a server created or select an existing server where you have administrative privileges. If you don’t have a server yet, follow these steps to create one:
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Open your Discord client and click on the plus icon (+) located on the left sidebar.
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Select “Create My Own” or “Join a Server” if you want to join an existing server.
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Follow the prompts to set up your new server or join an existing one.
Step 3: Access Server Settings
Once you have created or selected a server, it’s time to access the server settings. Here’s how:
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Right-click on the server name in the left sidebar.
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Select “Server Settings” from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Enable Screen Sharing
In the Server Settings menu, navigate to the “Roles” tab located on the left sidebar. This is where you can manage the roles and permissions for your server members. To enable screen sharing for a specific role or for all server members, follow these steps:
Enabling Screen Sharing for a Specific Role:
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Scroll down to the “Roles” section in the Server Settings menu.
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Click on the role that you want to enable screen sharing for.
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In the Permissions tab for that role, scroll down to the “Text Permissions” section.
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Toggle on the “Screen” permission under “General Permissions”.
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Click on “Save Changes” to apply the new permission settings.
Enabling Screen Sharing for All Server Members:
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In the Server Settings menu, click on the “Roles” tab located on the left sidebar.
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Click on “@everyone”, which represents all server members.
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In the Permissions tab for “@everyone”, scroll down to the “Text Permissions” section.
Step 5: Test Screen Sharing
Congratulations! You have successfully enabled screen sharing on your Discord server. To test it out, follow these steps:
- Join a voice channel in your Discord server by clicking on a voice channel’s name.
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Click on the “Screen” button located at the bottom of the voice channel window.
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Select the screen or application window that you want to share.
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Click on “Go Live” to start sharing your screen with other server members.
Remember, screen sharing is a powerful feature that allows you to showcase your screen, collaborate effectively, or even stream games. Make sure to use it responsibly and respect the privacy and consent of others when sharing your screen.
That’s it! You now know how to enable screen sharing on your Discord server. Enjoy collaborating and gaming with your friends and community!