Are you looking to find your Discord token?
Before you do that, you need to be aware of some risks.
If someone asks you for your Discord token, do not give it to them.
This is because they’ll have full access to your Discord account.
Discord staff will never ask you for your token.
Hence, if you receive a message from someone claiming that they are working for Discord and they need your token, do not give it to them.
In this guide, you’ll learn what is a Discord token and how to find your Discord token on PC or mobile.
What is a Discord token?
A Discord token is a combination of letters and numbers that is mainly used by developers.
It functions as your username and password.
Hence, you should never share your Discord token with anyone.
Otherwise, they’ll have full access to your account.
A hacker who has your token will be able to log in to your account by pasting a code in the Discord console.
Keep in mind that when you change your Discord password, your token will be changed as well.
How to find your Discord token
To find your Discord token, you need to open Discord in your browser and press “CTRL” + “SHIFT” + “I”.
After you’ve opened the developer tools, go to “Application”, click on “https://discord.com”, search for “token”, and copy your Discord token.
In some cases, your Discord token might not show up.
If so, you need to toggle the device toolbar.
Keep in mind that this only works on the browser version of Discord.
You cannot get your Discord token on the Discord mobile, Windows, or Mac app.
Here’s how to find your Discord token:
1. Open Discord in your browser
The first step is to open Discord in your browser.
Do not open the Discord app for Windows or Mac.
Firstly, go to https://www.discord.com.
Now, you’ll see a couple of buttons including “Download for Windows” and “Open Discord in your browser”.
Click on “Open Discord in your browser” to open the browser version of Discord.
2. Press “CTRL” + “SHIFT” + “I”
After you’ve clicked on “Open Discord in your browser”, the browser version of Discord will be opened.
Now, you need to log in to your Discord account.
Once you’re logged in, you need to open the developer tools.
To do so, press “CTRL” + “SHIFT” + “I” on your keyboard.
3. Go to “Application”
After you’ve pressed “CTRL” + “SHIFT” + “I” on your keyboard, the developer tools will open.
Now, you’ll see multiple tabs including “Elements”, “Console”, “Sources”, and more.
You’ll also see a “>>” icon.
By default, you’ll land on the “Elements” tab.
Click on the “>>” icon to open more options.
After you’ve clicked on the “>>” icon, you’ll see 5 other options.
This includes “Memory”, “Application”, “Security”, “Lighthouse”, and “Recorder”.
Click on “Application” to go to the application page.
4. Click on “https://discord.com”
After you’ve clicked on “Application”, you’ll land on the application page.
On the left sidebar, you’ll see multiple options.
Under “Storage”, click on “Local Storage” to expand it.
Now, you’ll see a “https://discord.com” option.
Click on “https://discord.com” to open it.
5. Search for “token” and copy your Discord token
After you’ve clicked on “https://discord.com”, you need to search for “token”.
On the page, you’ll see a search bar.
Search for “token” on the search bar and press “Enter”.
Now, you’ll see the “tokens” and “token” search results.
Click on “token” to see your Discord token.
After you’ve clicked on “token”, you’ll be able to see your Discord token under “value”.
If you still can’t see it, press “CTRL” + “SHIFT” + “M” or click on the “Toggle device toolbar” icon on the top-left corner of the developer tools.
Highlight your Discord token and press “CTRL + C” to copy it!
How to find your Discord token on mobile
Unfortunately, you cannot find your Discord token on mobile.
This is because you cannot open the developer tools on the Discord mobile app.
Hence, if you want to find your Discord token, you need to use the browser version of Discord.
You’ll be able to open developer tools on the browser version of Discord by pressing “CTRL” + “SHIFT” + “I”.
Conclusion
There are a lot of hackers online that claim to be Discord employees when they are not.
Hence, you need to remember to not share your Discord token with anyone.
Anyone claiming to be a Discord employee that asks you for your token is scamming you.
Discord employees will never ask you for your token or password.
If your token is leaked, you need to change your password immediately.
When you change your Discord password, your token will be changed as well.
Further reading
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