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Discord will soon require face scans or ID for all users, or restrict access - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/09/discord-will-soon-require-face-scans-or-id-for-all-users-or-restrict-access/https://www.theverge.com/tech/875309/discord-age-verification-global-roll-outhttps://www.gamesradar.com/games/discord-will-age-lock-your-account-next-month-and-youll-have-to-submit-an-id-or-accept-a-face-scan-to-unlock-it-you-know-4-months-after-suffering-a-third-party-data-breach/
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  • Discord will roll out teen-by-default settings globally in March 2026, requiring users to complete age verification to access content, settings, and communications.
  • Verification may involve on-device facial age estimation or submitting government IDs, with privacy protections and minimized data exposure emphasized by Discord.
  • Opting out triggers teen-level restrictions, narrowing content visibility, channel access, and who users can message.

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Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month

https://www.theverge.com/tech/875309/discord-age-verification-global-roll-outTheverge.com
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month

Discord will age-lock your account next month and you'll have to submit an ID or accept a face scan to unlock it – you know, 4 months after suffering a third-party data breach

https://www.gamesradar.com/games/discord-will-age-lock-your-account-next-month-and-youll-have-to-submit-an-id-or-accept-a-face-scan-to-unlock-it-you-know-4-months-after-suffering-a-third-party-data-breach/Gamesradar.com
Discord will age-lock your account next month and you'll have to submit an ID or accept a face scan to unlock it – you know, 4 months after suffering a third-party data breach

Discord is rolling out facial scanning and ID checks in March for everyone who doesn't want to be locked into a 'teen-appropriate experience'

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/discord-is-rolling-out-facial-scanning-and-id-checks-in-march-for-everyone-who-doesnt-want-to-be-locked-into-a-teen-appropriate-experience/Pcgamer.com
Discord is rolling out facial scanning and ID checks in March for everyone who doesn't want to be locked into a 'teen-appropriate experience'

Discord will soon require age verification for adult content

https://mashable.com/article/discord-teen-experience-defaultMashable.com
Discord will soon require age verification for adult content

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