Discord consumes a lot of storage space especially if you are operating on several Discord Servers. So, if you’re running low on space, don’t want to use Discord anymore, or want to take a break from your game pool for a while, here’s how to completely uninstall Discord from Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS.
But what happens when you uninstall Discord from the device? Well, only the app is deleted (along with its cache and related files). It does not delete your Discord account. So if you ever want to go back, you can log in and pick up where you left off. Now let’s move on to the steps and methods to remove Discord from your device.
How to completely uninstall Discord from Windows
There are many ways to uninstall Discord from Windows. We’ll cover three of the best ways to do that, starting with the most common method.
Note: We’re running on a Windows 11 machine, however, the steps will remain the same for Windows 10 and below.
1. Delete Discord using Control Panel
The steps to uninstall Discord using the Control Panel are pretty simple to follow. These steps can be used to uninstall any application from your Windows PC. This is definitely the easiest way to completely uninstall Discord from Windows. Let’s move on to the steps.
Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Dashboardand then click Open.
Step 2: In Control Panel, go to Programs.
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Programs and Features.’
Step 4: Under ‘Uninstall or change a program’, find the Discord app and click Uninstall.
Your go. You have successfully uninstalled Discord from your Windows PC. If you don’t want to do it through the Control Panel, there is another way. Switch to the following method.
2. How to completely remove Discord using the installation directory
This is the folder containing the application and related documents. The steps are very simple. Follow up.
Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Runand then click Open.
Note: Alternatively, press ‘Windows Key + R’ to open the Run command box.
Step 2: Type the following command in the text box and press Enter.
%program data%
Step 3: Locate the Discord folder, right-click on it and select Delete.
Note: Alternatively, select Discord and press ‘Shift + Delete’ on your keyboard.
Step 4: Now, open the Run command box again by pressing ‘Windows Key + R.’
Step 5: Enter the command in the text box and click OK.
%localappdata%
Step 7: Locate the Discord folder, select it and delete it with your keyboard.
This way you have completely uninstalled Discord from your Windows PC. You can move on to the following method to discover another way to remove Discord from your Windows machine.
3. Use Registry Editor to Delete Discord
This method is not as simple as the one above, but the steps are relatively simple to follow and implement.
Since we will be using the Registry Editor, we strongly recommend that you back up the Windows Registry before performing the steps below.
Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Registry Editorand click ‘Run as administrator.’
Note: You can also press ‘Windows Key + R’ to open the Run command box, type regedit.exeand then click OK to open Registry Editor.
In the prompt, select Yes.
Step 2: In the top address bar, enter the address in question.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Discord
Step 3: Select the Discord folder, right click on it and click Delete.
That’s it! You have permanently removed Discord from your Windows PC. If you’re not running on Windows but on Mac, keep reading.
How to completely remove Discord from Mac
The steps to uninstall Discord from Mac are easy to follow. We’ve covered various ways to remove apps from your Mac; you can also check that.
Make sure that Discord is not running in the background before you proceed to remove it from your Mac. Now, follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: Open Finder from the Dock.
Step 2: From the side pane, go to the Applications folder.
Step 3: Find the Discord app you want to delete. Right click on its icon and select ‘Move to Bin’.
That’s about it. You removed Discord from your Mac. Sometimes, however, the rest of the app’s files stay on your Mac. So, follow the next few steps to delete the remaining files of the application.
Step 4: Click the Go menu on the taskbar and select ‘Go to Folder’.
Step 5: You need to manually access the folders below and delete all related files from the app.
~/Library/Cache
~/Library/Application Support
With this, your Mac doesn’t have the Discord app you deleted at all. If you still need to install Discord on your Mac and run it only on your Android device, move on to the next method.
How to remove Discord from Android
Uninstalling Discord from an Android device is simple; however, the steps may differ slightly from OEM to OEM. However, on a broader level, everything is exactly the same. Follow the steps below.
Note: For this guide, we will be using a OnePlus 7T running on Android 12.
Step 1: Open Settings and scroll down and tap on ‘Apps & notifications’.
Step 2: Tap ‘See all apps’, under ‘Recently opened apps’.
Step 3: Scroll down again and tap Discord.
Step 4: Finally, click Uninstall. A prompt will appear asking you to confirm your choice; press OK.
That’s it. You have successfully uninstalled the Discord app from your Android device. Now, if you have an iOS device that you want to uninstall Discord, keep reading.
How to Uninstall Discord from iOS
Step 1: Go to Settings and tap on General.
Step 2: Scroll down and click on iPhone Storage and from the list of apps, tap on Discord.
Step 3: Finally, tap on Remove Apps at the bottom. Now, tap Delete App again in the prompt to confirm.
Your go. The Discord app has been removed from your iPhone. If you have more questions, check out the FAQ section below.
Discord Uninstall FAQ
1. Is the deleted Discord user #0000?
The # symbol is used to specify the user’s unique 4-digit Discord tag, which is automatically assigned by Discord. When a user permanently deletes their Discord account, their Discord tag will be deleted. So no, deleted Discord users don’t have #0000.
2. Why can’t I disable Discord on startup?
If you are unable to disable autostart Discord, there may be a problem on your Windows system. It is also possible that the system administrator may have disabled this option.
3. Where is the Discord file located?
The location of the Discord file depends on your operating system and how you installed it. However, if you haven’t changed the default settings: On Windows, the Discord application files will be located in the ‘C:\Users\’ folder[USERNAME]folder \AppData\Local\Discord’. On macOS, the Discord application file will be located in the ‘/Applications/Discord.app’ folder.
4. What data does Discord store?
Discord stores a variety of data on its servers. This includes user account information such as usernames, email addresses, user preferences, and other data related to the operation of the Discord service.
Take a break from the gaming group
So here is how you can completely uninstall Discord on various devices and platforms. When you remove the Discord app from your device, you’re essentially cleaning up storage space. Alternatively, you can also clear the Discord cache to free up some space without deleting the app.
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