What Is A Discord Token? (And How To FIND Yours!) | Streamers Playbook (2024)

Discord tokens are important to keeping accounts safe on the platform. But how exactly do these tokens work and how can you find yours if needed. I cover that and more below.

What Is A Discord Token?

A Discord token is an encrypted key containing your Discord account information such as your username, password, etc. The Discord servers check your token (instead of your username or password) to verify your identity. This method helps to protect you from potential sniffing attacks.

In other words, a token is basically a signal to Discord that this user, on this device, is safe to access this account.

And the fact that it is encrypted means that your personal info (password, username, etc.) is not visible to other users who may have hacked into your network.

If this info was not encrypted, then those who may have access to your network could potentially view your personal info and use that info to hack into your account.

This is essentially what a sniffing attack is. A person who has access to your network, usually through a hacking software or device, and then uses that access to steal your info.

But thankfully with Discord’s tokens, even if a person hacks into your network, they will not be able to see things like your username and password.

Now that you know what a Discord token is, let me show you how to find it.

How To Find Your Discord Token?

1. Go to Discord.com and log in
2. Once logged in press Ctrl + Shift + I (Command + Shift + I on Mac) to open “Developer Tools”
3. Click on the “Application” tab
4. On the left sidebar select “Local Storage” > “https://discord.com”
5. Now in the filter bar type “token”
6. Next click “Toggle device toolbar” in the top left
7. Select “token” under the “Key” section
8. Your Discord token will now be displayed towards the bottom of the Developer Tools window

Here are few screenshots to help you:

Go to Discord.com and log in

Once logged in press Ctrl + Shift + I (Command + Shift + I on Mac) to open “Developer Tools”. Click on the “Application” tab. On the left sidebar select “Local Storage” > “https://discord.com”.

Now in the filter bar type “token”. Next click “Toggle device toolbar” in the top left. Select “token” under the “Key” section. Your Discord token will now be displayed towards the bottom of the Developer Tools window.

Keep in mind, this will only work on PC or Mac and it can only be done using the web version of Discord. You can’t find your token using a mobile device or using the Discord desktop app.

Also, it’s important to never share your Discord token with anyone. Sharing your token with other users could put your account at risk of being hacked or scammed. Don’t do it.

So now that you know how to access your Discord token, let’s go over what you can do with your Discord token.

What Can You Do With A Discord Token?

You can use a Discord token to access the corresponding Discord account without entering its username or password. Accessing it like this will even bypass 2-Factor Authentication. Other advanced use-cases involve account automation by creating botaccounts or self-bots with the token.

Disclaimer: Creating self-bots goes against Discord’s Terms Of Service. The use of self-bots can lead to account termination.

Overall, your token is super powerful, which is why Discord doesn’t openly provide users with it.As such, if you manage to find your token, it’s super important that you don’t share it with anyone.

If someone else does get a hold of your Discord token, that person will have complete access to your Discord account. If this does happen, here is what you need to do.

What To Do If Your Discord Token Is Stolen?

If your Discord token is stolen, or if another user begins using your token without your permission, you can either reset your password or enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Both of these actions will give you a new Discord token and remove access for other users.

Now it’s important that you do this immediately upon finding suspicious activity on your account. The longer you wait the more damage a fraudulent user can cause to your account.

To further help you protect yourself against scammers and hackers, let’s talk about something many Discord hackers use called a “Discord Token Grabber”.

What Is A Discord Token Grabber?

A Discord token grabber is a malware that can collect the Discord token from any Discord account. A hacker will send this software as an attachment to the victim via direct messaging. Opening the software grabs the user’s token and other personal info and sends it to the hacker.

But why would someone willingly run malware? Well, here are some common tricks hackers employ to prey on unsuspecting victims.

• Connect the malware to a URL link and ask you to visit it. Clicking on the link will automatically download the malware on your system.
• Claim that the malware is a game cheat generator, Nitro generator, cracked software, etc., and ask you to run it.
• Send you the malware masked as an image file or text file so you unwittingly open it.

Now, before you get too scared, note that you need to actively run these programs on your system for them to steal your data.

As such, all you need to do is avoid opening or even clicking on links and attachments that aren’t from trusted sources. Doing this will keep your account safe from all Discord token grabbers.

For more info on keeping your Discord account safe from hackers, check out my article here.

Do Discord Tokens Expire?

Discord tokens do not expire, but they can change. For example logging into Discord from a new device, changing your password, or enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) will all change your Discord Token.

It’s also for this reason that you can have multiple Discord tokens associated with the same account. But again, all these tokens change when you do any of the things I mentioned above.

Discord tokens are a crucial part of Discord security. It’s important to protect your token and if you do need the token for any reason, make sure not to share it with others.

Sources

• Influencer Marketing Hub: Discord Stats
• Discord Support: Automated user accounts
• Discord Support: Change account token
• Discord Help: How to Find Your Discord Token
• https://www.eccouncil.org/cybersecurity-exchange/ethical-hacking/what-are-sniffing-attacks/