SeaMeet Desktop is here — Record everything, miss nothing. Download free →

How to record a Discord call

TL;DR

Three options: (1) SeaMeet's browser recorder + Discord Web — cleanest for one-off recordings including DMs, (2) SeaMeet's desktop app + Discord Desktop — best for daily use and streaming setups, (3) a recording bot like Craig — best for community calls where per-speaker tracks matter. Discord has no native user-facing recording. Method 1 works even for private DM voice calls where bots can't reach.

Try in browser (no signup)

No signup · 15 min free · works on Chrome, Edge, Safari

By SeaMeet Team · Published July 3, 2026

At a glance

Which method should you use?

Question Method 1 SeaMeet + Discord Web Method 2 SeaMeet desktop app Method 3 Recording bot (Craig)
Recording a private DM? ✓ Works✓ WorksNot possible — bots can't join DMs
Need per-speaker isolated tracks (podcast editing)? Single mixed trackSingle mixed track✓ Yes — one file per speaker
Server owner permission required? NoNoYes — must invite the bot
Live transcript included? ✓ Yes — 20+ languages✓ Yes — 20+ languagesNo — audio only
Setup time 30 secondsOne-time install~10 minutes

discord.com in a browser tab

Method 1 · SeaMeet browser recorder + Discord Web

Discord's web client at discord.com handles voice and video calls, screen shares, and DMs — everything the desktop client does, in a browser tab. That makes SeaMeet's tab-audio capture the cleanest one-off recording flow, especially for private DM calls where recording bots can't reach.

  1. 01

    Open discord.com and log in

    The Discord web client covers voice channels, video channels, DMs, group DMs, and screen shares.

  2. 02

    Join the voice/video channel or start the DM call

    Discord asks for microphone permission the first time. Grant it.

  3. 03

    Open app.seameet.ai in a second tab

    Same browser as Discord. Chrome, Edge, or Safari on desktop.

  4. 04

    Record the Discord tab

    Pick "A browser tab" and select Discord. Tick "Share tab audio" — this captures voice-channel audio.

  5. 05

    Live transcript streams in as the call happens

    Recording + summary land in your SeaMeet library when you stop.

Recommended

Method 2 · SeaMeet browser recorder

Method 2 · Record in your browser with SeaMeet

Runs entirely in your browser tab — Chrome, Edge, or Safari on desktop. No signup, no download, no host permission. Free for the first 15 minutes; Sync Pro removes the cap and adds cloud sync. The fastest path for most people.

  1. 01

    Open discord.com in your browser and log in

    Discord's web client covers voice and video calls, text channels, and screen shares. The browser recorder can capture any of it.

  2. 02

    Join the voice or video channel you want to record

    Discord will prompt for microphone access. Grant it. Video calls work too — the video feed renders in the Discord tab.

  3. 03

    Open app.seameet.ai in a new tab

    Same browser as your Discord tab. Chrome and Edge are the most reliable on macOS and Windows.

  4. 04

    Pick "A browser tab" and select Discord

    Tick "Share tab audio" — Discord voice calls are captured through this option. Without it, video-only.

  5. 05

    Hit Start recording

    Discord's voice quality is high — SeaMeet's transcription accuracy is correspondingly good. Live transcript streams into the SeaMeet tab; recording plus summary land in your library when you stop.

Try in browser (no signup) →

15 min free · works on Chrome, Edge, Safari desktop

Server voice channels only

Method 3 · Recording bot (Craig)

Craig (craig.chat) is the most popular Discord recording bot. It joins a voice channel as a visible participant and records each speaker to a separate audio track — invaluable for podcast editing where you want to isolate voices later. Requires the server owner to invite it and configure permissions. Doesn't work in DMs. All server members see "Craig has joined the voice channel" — no way to make it invisible.

  1. 01

    Invite Craig to your server

    Go to craig.chat, click Invite Craig, choose the server, and grant the requested permissions. You need Manage Server permission on the target Discord server.

  2. 02

    Join a voice channel and run /join

    Craig follows you into the voice channel you're currently in. All other participants see it join.

  3. 03

    Have the conversation as normal

    Craig records each speaker's audio to a separate track in the background.

  4. 04

    Run /stop when done

    Craig DMs you a download link. Files come as one FLAC (or mp3 / ogg / others) per speaker, plus a mixed track.

  5. 05

    (Optional) Upload the mixed track to SeaMeet for a transcript

    Craig doesn't transcribe. If you want a transcript, upload the mixed track (or an individual speaker's track) to SeaMeet's "Import file" flow.

Craig is excellent for podcast-style recordings on a server you own. For one-off recordings, private DMs, or when you don't want a visible bot in the channel, Method 1 is cleaner.

Doing this a lot?

Consider the SeaMeet desktop app for Discord

Detects the call automatically. Works with the desktop app instead of the web client. Local-first recording — nothing uploads during the call.

See the desktop workflow →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Discord have a built-in recording feature? +
No — Discord deliberately doesn't offer user-facing native recording. The three methods here are all external. Discord's ToS allows recording as long as you comply with local law.
Can I record a Discord DM (private voice call)? +
Yes with Methods 1 and 2. Method 3 (recording bots) can't reach DMs — bots can only join voice channels on servers where they've been invited. This is Method 1's clear advantage.
Does the other person see that I'm recording? +
Method 1 and 2 are invisible to Discord — no indicator, no bot appearance. Method 3 (Craig or similar) is visible: the bot appears as a participant. Regardless of method, ask for consent before recording — silent recording of others is illegal in many jurisdictions.
Can I record a Discord voice channel with per-speaker audio tracks? +
Only Method 3 (recording bots) gives you separated tracks. Methods 1 and 2 give you a single mixed track with best-effort speaker attribution in the transcript. For podcast editing, Method 3 is the right tool.
Can I record Discord "Go Live" screen shares? +
Yes on Methods 1 and 2. Go Live streams render inside Discord (or in the Discord tab), so tab capture (Method 1) captures the live stream. Method 2 (desktop app) captures the Discord Desktop window including the screen share.
What about Stage Channels? +
Stage Channels are a Discord voice channel type designed for one-to-many. Methods 1 and 2 work identically — you're still in a voice channel. Recording bots like Craig also support Stage Channels but may need explicit Speaker permissions from the moderator.
How do I get a transcript of a Discord call? +
Method 1 and Method 2 give you a live transcript in 20+ languages, free for the first 15 minutes. Method 3 (Craig) doesn't transcribe, but you can upload the mixed audio to SeaMeet's "Import file" flow for a transcript afterwards. Discord itself has no transcription.
Do I need Discord Nitro to record? +
No. Nitro affects Discord's own features (higher upload limits, emoji, etc.) — it doesn't change what external recorders can capture. None of the three methods here require Nitro.
Is it legal to record a Discord call? +
Depends on jurisdiction. Discord's ToS allows recording as long as you comply with local wiretap and privacy laws. Get consent from participants — that handles the legal question in most places.

Start recording now

No signup. Free for the first 15 minutes. Works in your browser.

Try in browser (no signup) →

Chrome, Edge, or Safari on desktop

More recording guides

How to record a Zoom meeting How to record a Google Meet How to record a Microsoft Teams meeting How to record a WhatsApp call How to record a Slack huddle