How to Fix Discord Camera Not Working Issue?

Your system or device’s camera might not work in Discord if your Windows is outdated. An outdated Windows can cause incompatibility issues with specific applications like Discord, including camera functionality. Additionally, corrupt camera drivers or a corrupt Discord installation may also cause the camera to malfunction.

The issue occurs when a user attempts to utilize the system or device camera in Discord, only to find that the camera does not function (occasionally displaying a black or green screen). Consequently, the other party sees only a black screen with a never-ending loading icon.

Before we begin, verify that your camera functions properly in other applications (particularly the default camera application) and ensure the privacy settings on your device or system permit camera use in Discord.

Solution 1: Update Your Windows to the Latest Build

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Click on Update & Security and then click on Check for Updates.

   

3. Install the updates, then restart your computer and see if the camera issue is resolved.

Solution 2: Rearrange Your USB Devices (USB Camera Only)

A camera might not work if your USB ports are overloaded. Rearranging your USB devices might help.

1. Exit Discord completely from the system’s Task Manager.
2. Disconnect all devices from USB ports and restart your system.
3. After restarting, connect only your camera to a USB port (preferably USB 3.0), then check if the issue is resolved. If the problem persists, test all other ports.

   

Solution 3: Launch Discord with Administrator Privileges

Launching Discord with administrative privileges might resolve the issue due to increased security features.

1. Type Discord in the Windows Search box near the Start button and look for Discord in the results.
2. Right-click on Discord and select Run as Administrator.

   

3. After launching Discord, check if the application functions properly.

Solution 4: Reinstall the Camera Driver

Updating or reinstalling the camera driver might help if the driver is improperly configured, outdated, or corrupt.

1. Ensure that your system drivers and Windows are updated to the latest version.
2. If Discord still isn’t working correctly, close the application and make sure all related processes are stopped in Task Manager.
3. Disconnect your camera. Then, type This PC in the Windows Search box, right-click it, and select Manage.

   

4. Select Device Manager. Next, expand the Imaging Devices section. Right-click on your camera and select Uninstall Device.

   

5. Check the option to Delete the Driver Software for this Device and click Uninstall.

   

6. Restart your system and install the latest camera driver from the OEM website.
7. Once your camera is connected and configured, launch Discord to see if the issue is resolved.
8. If the problem persists, download and install the Snap Camera (or a similar application that creates a virtual camera driver). Test this with Discord to see if it resolves the issue.

   

Solution 5: Change Your Default Camera

Changing your default camera might help if Discord cannot access your camera because it is being used by another application.

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Look for any Discord-related processes and end them.
2. Open your system’s camera settings. Select a camera that you do not commonly use to be the default camera.
3. Open Discord again. Check if Discord can now properly access your camera.

Solution 6: Reinstall the Discord Application

A corrupt Discord installation may cause camera issues. Reinstalling Discord could resolve the problem.

1. Close Discord completely. Make sure none of its processes are running in Task Manager.
2. Right-click on the Windows button and select Apps & Features.

   

3. Find Discord in the list, then select it and click on Uninstall.

   

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall Discord. After that, restart your computer.
5. Once the system has restarted, open File Explorer and navigate to this path:

   %appdata%

   

6. Delete the Discord folder found in this directory.

   

7. Next, navigate to this path:

   %LocalAppData%

   

8. Delete the Discord folder located here and restart your computer again.
9. After the system restarts, download and install the latest version of Discord.

If the problem continues, consider resetting your system/device to factory defaults or using Discord in a web browser until the issue is resolved.