Table of Contents
What is Discord
How to use Text and Voice Channels
How to Voice Chat
How to Video Chat
How to Share Your Screen
How to Join and Watch and Stream or Screen Share
How to Sign Up for Discord
What is Discord
Discord is a multifunctional social communication platform founded in 2015, initially tailored for gamers but now embraced by a diverse user base worldwide. It is structured around servers, each representing a distinct community or interest group, and offers a rich array of features including text and voice channels, role management, multimedia sharing, and video conferencing.
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A Server is made up of Text Channels and Voice Channels
Text Channels are separate spaces for talking over text. They keep conversations organized and give everyone plenty of room to talk. Create different channels for all the topics your group likes to talk about.
Voice Channels are where you can hang out over voice and video. There’s no calling or ringing required - just click on a voice channel to enter it. Friends in your server can see you’re in there, and pop in to talk, wave hello over video, or share their screen.
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Step 1: Join a Voice Channel
- Click on a
Voice Channel in a server.
Step 2: Start Talking
- If you need to adjust or set your voice settings, click on the
cog icon to open the User Settings in the lower left corner of the server. From User Settings, click on Voice and Video settings to adjust your audio input, audio output, sensitivities, and more.
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Step 1: Join a Voice Channel
- Click on a Voice Channel in a server.
Step 2: Share your video
- Press the Camera button in the bottom left corner and your video will be added to the voice channel. If you navigate away from the channel, just click the channel again to bring it up.
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Step 1: Join a Voice Channel
- Click on a Voice Channel in a server.
Step 2: Activate Screen Share
- Press the
Screen Share Icon in the voice status panel near the bottom left corner and a new window will pop up.
Step 3: Pick an application or screen to share
- Select an application or window you want to share or an entire screen.
Step 4: Go Live
- Press the "Go Live" button at the bottom of the window when you are ready to share your screen.
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Step 1: Join a Voice Channel
- Look for someone with the
Live icon within a 
voice channel.
Step 2: Watch a Stream
- Click on the username of the person with the
Live icon to watch the stream.
- Once you've joined, you can change the size and location of the viewing window. You can also control the stream's audio from the volume icon while hovering over the stream.
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Step 1: To get started navigate to Discords website. Shown below
Step 2: Click on Login in the top right of the website
Step 3: Either login here, or if you do not already have an account click on Register just below the Log In button. Then fill out the Create an account information.
Step 4: Complete the Captcha by clicking the box next to I am human.
Step 5: After creating an account and logging in for the first time you will have the choice to Create your first Discord server or Join a server at the bottom.
Step 6: If you close that window you will be at the Home Screen for Discord. From here you can also click the + button in the top left to Join a server.
Step 7: Now you can Join Baker Esports' Discord Server using the link here or on our website.
Step 8: Now you will need to select answers so that you are added to the proper roles (Student, Employee, Casual, Fan, etc...). Then you will have to agree to the Server Rules.
Step 9: Now you are on the server, make sure to be courteous to fellow people on the server and have fun.
*Disclaimer: The Baker College Esports Discord server is a public-facing application. Server admins utilize a series of methods and tools to moderate the platform, however, it is not possible to monitor all activity (in particular voice chat). If you encounter any violation of the rules stated in the following procedure, please notify a server admin so that appropriate action(s) can be taken. Esports Discord Server Management procedure.
Thank you.