How To Record Discord Calls? [4 Free & Easy Methods]

Record Discord Calls With Craig Bot

The first and easiest method to record audio in Discord calls is a Discord Bot called Craig Bot. Since Craig is a Discord Bot, he is made specifically for Discord, making it a breeze to utilize. 

How To Add Craig Bot To Your Server

If you want to use Craig Bot to record your calls, you must add the Discord bot to your server. Here's how:

1. Go to the official Craig Bot website using this link

2. On the home page, click Invite Craig to your Discord server

3. A new Discord tab will open in your browser

4. Select the server you want to add Craig to. Remember that you will need admin permissions on that server!

5. Grant all the permissions Craig needs

6. Click Authorize

If all of the steps are done correctly, the Craig bot will join the selected server. Now, let’s figure out how to use it.

How To Record Calls With Craig Bot

Recording with Craig Bot is super simple. All you need to do is type /join in the Discord server chat. You must direct Craig to which channel you want it to join, but the process is super easy.

Craig will immediately start recording the call once it joins the channel. If you were the one who started the recording, you would have the option to stop the recording through the same Discord message you sent for it to join.

Once you have stopped the recording, Craig Bot will send you a direct message even if you don't have it added, providing you with the download link to the audio file.

Keep in mind that Craig Bot will change its name to “RECORDING” when activated, so people will know if you are recording. Additionally, Craig Bot has a recording time limit of 6 hours.

Record Discord Calls With OBS

OBS Studio is one of the most popular free applications for recording or streaming your screen on Discord. Thanks to its multipurpose features, many people are recording Discord audio using OBS; and nobody in the call will know.

How To Install OBS

To record audio and video calls with OBS Studio, the first step is to download the application, which can be done like this:

1. Go to the official OBS Studio website using this link

2. Download OBS according to the operating system you are using

3. The OBS Installer will be downloaded into your computer

4. Once the download is complete, launch the Installer and follow the on-screen instructions

If done correctly, OBS Studio will be installed on your computer. Now, let’s figure out how to record calls using the application.

How To Record Calls With OBS

Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your OBS to record Discord audio:

1. Launch OBS, then look for the Sources section, which can be found at the bottom of the software

2. Click on the + icon to add a Source, which will open up a drop down menu

3. Next, click on Audio Output Capture

4. OBS Studio will ask you to name the Source. You can name it whatever you’d like

5. Then, OBS will ask you to choose the correct audio recording device

6. Once everything is set up, you can navigate to the Controls section, located in the bottom right corner

7. To begin recording, click on Start Recording

8. If you are done recording, click on the Stop Recording button

Once the recording is stopped, the recording file will immediately be saved into your computer. You can adjust where the recordings will be saved by messing with the OBS Studio settings.

Record Discord Calls With Audacity

Audacity is a free application that focuses on audio recording and editing, making it perfect for recording calls on Discord. Like OBS, nobody in the call will know if you are recording.

How To Install Audacity

Since Audacity is an application, the first thing to do is download it. Here’s how:

1. Go to the official Audacity website using this link

2. Click on the Download button

3. The Audacity Installer will be downloaded into your computer

4. When ready, launch the Installer and follow the on-screen instructions

Now that the application is successfully installed, we’ll move on to how you can record calls.

How To Record Calls With Audacity

If the application is ready, let’s jump into how you can use it:

1. Launch Audacity, and click on the Edit button on the top left

2. A drop down menu will appear, where you will click on Preferences

3. Here, under Audio Settings, select the correct audio devices for Playback and Recording. This is to ensure that your mic will work on Discord and Audacity

4. If you’re recording for a podcast, you can also tweak more advanced audio settings

5. Once the settings are set up, save your changes

6. To begin recording the voice channel, click on the Red Recording Button

7. When you want to stop, click on the button again

Like OBS Studio, Audacity will save the file to your computer, so you won’t need to download anything.

How To Record Discord Calls on Mobile

There are two ways you can record a Discord call on your phone:

• Using the Craig Bot

• Using your Screen Recorder

We’ve already talked about recording calls with Craig Bot, which works the same way as on mobile. You can type the same commands, and Craig Bot will work the same, so we no longer have to talk about it.

On the other hand, you can record a Discord call without anyone knowing using your phone’s Screen Recorder. Here’s how you can set it up:

1. Every phone, no matter the operating system, will have a Screen Recorder app 

2. So, go to your phone’s search bar and type “Screen Recorder”

3. If it's your first time opening your Screen Recorder, some phones will ask you what audio you want to record

4. If you were asked this, choose Media and Microphone, or whichever option works best for you

5. Once everything is set up, you can join the Discord call and click on the Start Recording button

Keep in mind that the process might slightly differ between phones, but the procedures should be very similar and straightforward.

Your phone will record your entire phone screen and audio. So, if you want to cut out your phone screen from the recording, you can convert the MP4 file into an MP3 file, ensuring that the file is audio only. 

Will People Know If You Record Discord Calls?

The answer is yes and no. It depends on which method you are using!

If you are using Craig Bot, people will know that you are recording the call because the bot will join the voice channel and change its name to “RECORDING”. Everyone in the call will be able to see this. 

Craig Bot is a perfect method to record podcasts or talk shows on Discord, where everyone is aware that you will be recording.

However, nobody will know if you are recording the call if you use:

• OBS Studio

• Audacity

• Your phone’s Screen Recorder

Since you are essentially recording your screen, nobody, even Discord itself, will know that you have begun recording the call. These three are safe methods that won’t expose you for recording the call.