Hey there! As an IT security analyst, people are constantly asking me how to lock down their online accounts from hackers. Lately I‘ve been getting a lot of questions about Discord – especially around the best way to change your password.
With over 150 million users, Discord has exploded in popularity almost overnight. But that growth has also made it a magnet for cyberattacks. Just look at these shocking statistics:
- 64% of Americans have had an online account hacked
- 81% of breaches leverage stolen or weak passwords
- 69% of people reuse the same password across multiple accounts
So today, I want to outline the quick steps to update your Discord password…
Why Changing Passwords Matters
Before we dive in, let me emphasize why taking a few quick minutes to change your password makes a difference:
1. The average American hasn‘t updated passwords in the last year
While experts recommend rotating passwords every 60-90 days, most people simply don‘t bother. When surveyed, only 17% of users had changed passwords in the prior 6 months.
2. Reused or stolen passwords put ALL accounts at risk
Given how often people reuse the same passwords across services like email, banking, and work accounts, a breach of your Discord credential could have a dangerous ripple effect.
3. Out-of-date passwords are effortless for hackers to guess
Most hacking attacks simply leverage massive databases of compromised or weak passwords from past breaches. There‘s even a thriving underground market for these stolen credential lists.
By regularly updating your password, you ensure cybercriminals have no easy access points into your digital life.
Step-By-Step Guide: Changing Discord Password on Desktop
Ready to properly secure your account? Changing your password takes just a moment…
Navigate to the Account Settings Menu
First, log into the Discord desktop app as normal. Once loaded, click on the "gear" icon on the bottom left corner:
This opens the main Settings menu. Along the left, choose "My Account" to access password options:
[screenshot showing My Account link]Under the "Password & Authentication" section, you should see a big blue button saying "Change Password":
[screenshot showing change password button]Input New Password
After clicking the button, a popup will ask you to enter both your current password and new desired password:
[screenshot showing change password popup]Type your current password first. Next, input your new password twice to confirm it is typed properly.
Finally click "Done" to save your more secure credential!
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And that‘s it! Just a few quick clicks to improve your account security. Now let‘s look at changing Discord passwords on mobile…
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