How to Turn Off
Discord Notification Sound
Trading servers are noisy. Hundreds of messages, alerts, and pings every hour. Here is exactly how to take control of your Discord notification sounds on every platform - so you can focus on the charts, not the beeping.
How to Turn Off ALL Discord Notification Sounds
The fastest way to silence everything. This works on PC, Mac, and browser versions of Discord.
If you just want silence - no beeps, no chimes, no sound effects at all - this is the section for you. Discord has over a dozen individual sound toggles buried in its settings, and they are all enabled by default. Here is how to turn every single one off.
Step-by-Step: Disable All Discord Sounds
- Open Discord on your desktop (PC, Mac, or browser).
- Click the gear icon next to your username at the bottom-left corner. This opens User Settings.
- In the left sidebar, scroll down to App Settings and click Notifications.
- Scroll down to the Sounds section. You will see a list of toggles.
- Uncheck every single toggle in the Sounds section.
The full list of sound toggles you need to disable:
- Messages - the sound when you receive a message
- Deafen - the sound when you deafen yourself
- Undeafen - the sound when you undeafen
- Mute - the sound when you mute your mic
- Unmute - the sound when you unmute your mic
- Voice Disconnect - the sound when you leave a voice channel
- PTT Activate - push-to-talk key press sound
- PTT Deactivate - push-to-talk key release sound
- User Join - the sound when someone joins your voice channel
- User Leave - the sound when someone leaves your voice channel
- Stream Started - the sound when someone starts streaming
- Viewer Join - the sound when someone watches your stream
- Viewer Leave - the sound when someone stops watching your stream
Once you have unchecked all of those toggles, Discord will not produce any sounds at all. You will still see notification badges and desktop pop-ups (if enabled), but the audio is completely silenced.
How to Mute Specific Servers and Channels
Keep important notifications active while silencing the noise from busy servers.
Turning off all sounds is the nuclear option. Most people - especially traders who use Discord for signals and analysis - want something more targeted. Discord lets you mute individual servers, channels, or even specific categories.
How to Mute an Entire Server
- Right-click the server icon in the left sidebar.
- Hover over Notification Settings.
- Click Mute Server.
- Choose the duration: 15 minutes, 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, or Until I turn it back on.
When a server is muted, its icon appears greyed out with a small bell-slash indicator. You will not receive any sounds, desktop notifications, or unread indicators from that server - unless someone directly @mentions your username.
How to Mute a Specific Channel
- Right-click the channel name in the server's channel list.
- Click Mute Channel.
- Choose your preferred duration.
This is particularly useful for trading Discord servers that have high-traffic general chat channels alongside focused signal or analysis channels. Mute the chat, keep the signals.
How to Suppress @everyone and @here Pings
Many servers use @everyone and @here liberally, which can generate a constant stream of notification sounds. To suppress these without muting the entire server:
- Right-click the server icon.
- Click Notification Settings.
- Toggle on Suppress @everyone and @here.
- Toggle on Suppress All Role @mentions if you also want to block role-based pings.
Per-Channel Notification Overrides
For even more granularity, you can set per-channel notification levels:
- Right-click the channel name.
- Select Notification Settings.
- Choose from: All Messages, Only @mentions, or Nothing.
Setting a channel to "Only @mentions" is the sweet spot for most traders. You will only get pinged if someone specifically tags you, while all other message sounds are suppressed.
How to Turn Off Discord Notification Sound on PC
Windows-specific settings and system-level controls for Discord notifications.
On Windows, Discord notification sounds come from two sources: the Discord app itself and the Windows notification system. To fully silence Discord on PC, you may need to adjust both.
Method 1: Discord App Settings (Recommended)
- Open Discord on your PC.
- Click the gear icon (bottom-left, next to your username) to open User Settings.
- Click Notifications in the left sidebar.
- Uncheck Enable Desktop Notifications to stop pop-up notifications.
- Scroll to the Sounds section and uncheck every toggle.
- Optionally, uncheck Enable Unread Message Badge to remove the red notification dot from the taskbar icon.
Method 2: Windows System Settings
If Discord sounds persist after changing in-app settings (which can happen after updates), use Windows notification settings as a backup:
- Press Windows + I to open Settings.
- Go to System > Notifications.
- Scroll down to find Discord in the app list.
- Click on Discord and toggle off Play a sound when a notification arrives.
- You can also toggle off notifications entirely from this screen.
Method 3: Windows Focus Assist
Windows 10 and 11 have a Focus Assist feature (called "Do Not Disturb" in Windows 11) that can suppress Discord notifications during specific times:
- Press Windows + I to open Settings.
- Go to System > Focus Assist (Windows 10) or System > Focus (Windows 11).
- Set your preferred mode: Priority only or Alarms only.
- Set automatic rules to activate during certain hours - perfect for trading sessions.
How to Turn Off Discord Notification Sound on Mac
macOS-specific controls including Focus modes for Discord notification management.
macOS handles notifications differently from Windows, and Apple's Focus system gives you powerful scheduling options. Here is how to silence Discord on your Mac.
Method 1: Discord App Settings
- Open Discord on your Mac.
- Press Command + comma (,) to open User Settings - or click the gear icon.
- Click Notifications in the sidebar.
- Uncheck Enable Desktop Notifications.
- Scroll to Sounds and uncheck every toggle.
Method 2: macOS System Preferences
- Open System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS).
- Click Notifications.
- Scroll down and click Discord in the app list.
- Toggle off Play sound for notifications.
- You can also set the alert style to "None" to stop banner notifications entirely.
Method 3: macOS Focus Modes
Focus modes are one of the best features on Mac for traders. You can create a custom Focus mode that silences Discord during trading hours:
- Go to System Settings > Focus.
- Click the + button to create a new Focus mode (name it "Trading" or similar).
- Under Allowed Notifications, exclude Discord - or include only the apps you need during trading.
- Set a schedule (for example, market hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM).
- The Focus mode will automatically activate during your trading sessions.
How to Disable Discord Sounds on Mobile
Separate settings for iPhone and Android - including system-level overrides.
Discord's mobile app has its own notification settings that are independent of your desktop configuration. Changing settings on your phone will not affect your desktop, and vice versa.
iPhone (iOS)
In-App Settings
- Open the Discord app on your iPhone.
- Tap your profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
- Tap Notifications.
- Under Frequency, you can choose how often Discord sends push notifications.
- Scroll down and toggle off any notification types you do not want.
iOS System Settings
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Discord.
- Tap Notifications.
- Toggle off Sounds to silence Discord notification sounds while keeping visual alerts.
- Or toggle off Allow Notifications to block everything from Discord.
Android
In-App Settings
- Open the Discord app on your Android phone.
- Tap your profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
- Tap Notifications.
- Toggle off notification types you want to silence.
Android System Settings
- Open Settings on your Android phone.
- Tap Apps > Discord > Notifications.
- You will see individual notification channels (Calls, Direct Messages, Server Notifications, etc.).
- Tap each channel and toggle off Sound to silence that specific type.
- Android's channel system gives you the most granular control of any platform.
How to Stop the Discord Beeping / Ping Sound
Specifically targeting the beep or ping sound that plays when you get a message or mention.
The "beeping" sound that most people search for is actually one of two things: the message notification sound (a short chime when someone sends a message in a channel you are watching) or the mention ping (a more pronounced sound when someone @mentions you). Here is how to silence both.
Stop the Message Notification Beep
- Open User Settings (gear icon).
- Click Notifications.
- In the Sounds section, uncheck Messages.
That is it. The message beep stops immediately. You will still see visual notifications (the red badge, desktop pop-ups if enabled), but no sound will play.
Stop the @mention Ping Sound
The @mention sound is also controlled by the "Messages" toggle in User Settings > Notifications > Sounds. However, if you want to stop getting mention pings from specific servers while keeping them for DMs:
- Right-click the server icon.
- Select Notification Settings.
- Set server notification level to Nothing.
- This stops all notification sounds from that server, including @mentions.
Stop Voice Channel Join/Leave Sounds
The sound that plays when someone joins or leaves a voice channel you are in can be especially annoying in busy trading voice rooms:
- Open User Settings > Notifications > Sounds.
- Uncheck User Join.
- Uncheck User Leave.
Still Hearing Sounds? Check These
- Streamer Mode: If you have Streamer Mode enabled, check its settings. It has its own notification toggles.
- Discord Update: Sometimes a Discord update resets your notification preferences. If sounds come back after an update, check your settings again.
- Browser vs Desktop: If you use both the desktop app and Discord in a browser, you may be hearing sounds from the browser tab. Close the browser tab or disable notifications for Discord in your browser settings.
- Multiple devices: You might be hearing the sound from your phone, not your computer. Check your mobile Discord notification settings separately.
Discord Notification Settings Explained
What every toggle in Discord's notification panel actually does.
Discord's notification settings can be confusing because they are spread across multiple places. Here is a complete breakdown of every setting and what it controls.
User Settings > Notifications
These are your global settings. They apply everywhere unless overridden by server or channel-specific settings.
- Enable Desktop Notifications: Controls whether Discord shows pop-up notifications on your screen. Turning this off removes the visual pop-ups but does not affect sounds - those are controlled separately.
- Enable Unread Message Badge: Controls the red number badge on the Discord icon in your taskbar/dock. Turning this off means you will not see how many unread messages you have without opening Discord.
- Enable Taskbar Flashing: (Windows only) Controls whether the Discord icon flashes orange in the taskbar when you get a notification.
Sound Toggles
Each sound toggle controls one specific audio effect. Here is what they all do:
Server-Level Notification Settings
Each server has its own notification preferences that override your global defaults. The options are:
- All Messages: You get notified for every single message in every channel. This is overwhelming for any server with more than a handful of active users.
- Only @mentions: You only get notified when someone directly @mentions you, uses @everyone, or @here. This is the default and the best starting point.
- Nothing: No notifications from this server at all. Use this for servers you browse casually but do not need real-time alerts from.
- Suppress @everyone and @here: Blocks mass mention pings while still allowing direct @mentions. Ideal for noisy servers.
- Suppress All Role @mentions: Blocks role-based mentions (like @trader or @vip). Useful in large servers with many roles.
- Mobile Push Notifications: Separate toggle to control whether this server can send push notifications to your phone.
Best Discord Notification Settings for Trading Servers
How to configure Discord so you catch the signals that matter without drowning in noise.
If you use trading Discord servers for market analysis, trade signals, or community discussion, you need a notification strategy. The goal is simple: hear the alerts that make you money, ignore everything else.
The Recommended Trading Setup
Here is the notification configuration we recommend for anyone who is active in multiple trading Discord servers:
Disable All Global Sounds
Go to User Settings > Notifications > Sounds and turn off every toggle. This creates a silent baseline. You will add back only what you need through server-level settings.
Set Every Server to "Only @mentions"
Right-click each server > Notification Settings > Only @mentions. This means you only get alerted when someone directly tags you. No random chat noise.
Suppress @everyone on All Servers
Toggle on "Suppress @everyone and @here" for every trading server. Mass mentions are almost never urgent. The important calls come via direct tags or dedicated channels.
Use Channel Overrides for Signal Channels
For your most important signal channels, right-click the channel > Notification Settings > All Messages. This means you get notified for every new signal - but only in that one channel.
Mute General Chat Channels
Right-click general/off-topic/meme channels and mute them permanently. These generate the most noise and the least value during trading hours.
Keep Desktop Notifications On for DMs
Keep "Enable Desktop Notifications" on in your global settings. Since you have silenced servers, the only pop-ups you will see are from direct messages - which are usually important.
Using Discord Alongside Trading Platforms
Most traders run Discord alongside their charting platform (TradingView, MetaTrader, etc.). Here are some workflow tips:
- Second monitor: Keep Discord on a secondary screen with your signal channels visible. No need for sound notifications when you can see them in real time.
- Compact mode: Enable Discord's Compact mode (User Settings > Appearance > Compact) to fit more messages on screen.
- Pin signal channels: Right-click your most important channels and pin them so they always appear at the top of your channel list.
- Keyboard shortcut: Press Ctrl + / (Windows) or Cmd + / (Mac) to see all Discord keyboard shortcuts. Learn the navigation shortcuts to move between channels without touching your mouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn off all Discord notification sounds at once?
Open Discord, click the gear icon to go to User Settings, then select Notifications. Uncheck every box under the Sounds section - this includes messages, deafen, mute, undeafen, unmute, voice disconnect, PTT activate, PTT deactivate, user join, user leave, stream started, and viewer join. This silences every sound Discord can make.
Why does Discord keep beeping when I get a message?
Discord plays a notification sound for every message by default. To stop it, go to User Settings > Notifications and uncheck "Messages" under Sounds. If it only happens in specific servers, right-click the server icon and select Notification Settings, then choose "Nothing" under Server Notification Settings to suppress all sounds from that server.
How do I mute a specific Discord channel without muting the whole server?
Right-click the channel name (or long-press on mobile), then select "Mute Channel". You can choose to mute for 15 minutes, 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, or until you turn it back on. This silences just that channel while keeping notifications active for other channels in the same server.
Can I turn off Discord sounds on my phone but keep them on desktop?
Yes. Discord notification settings are separate on each device. On your phone, open Discord, tap your profile icon, go to Notifications, and toggle off sounds or individual notification types. Your desktop settings will remain unchanged. You can also use your phone's system settings to disable Discord notifications entirely at the OS level.
How do I stop Discord notification sounds on Mac?
Open Discord on your Mac, press Command + comma (,) to open User Settings, navigate to Notifications, and uncheck "Enable Desktop Notifications" and all sound toggles. You can also use macOS Focus modes (System Settings > Focus) to suppress Discord notifications during specific hours or activities.
What is the difference between muting and suppressing notifications in Discord?
Muting a server or channel stops all notification sounds and badges from that source. Suppressing notifications (via the @everyone and @here toggle) only blocks mass mentions while still allowing direct @mentions to come through. For trading servers with frequent alerts, muting is the nuclear option - suppressing @everyone is usually enough.
How do I turn off Discord notification sounds while keeping DM notifications?
Go to User Settings > Notifications and keep "Enable Desktop Notifications" on. Then right-click every server you want to silence and set its notification setting to "Nothing". This way, direct messages still ping you, but server activity stays silent. This is ideal for traders who want to hear from contacts but not from noisy group channels.
Does muting a Discord server stop all sounds from it?
Yes - muting a server suppresses all notification sounds, desktop alerts, and unread indicators from that server. The only exception is if someone directly @mentions you by name (not @everyone or @here). To block even direct mentions, right-click the server, go to Notification Settings, and toggle off "Suppress @everyone and @here" and set it to "Nothing".
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