How to Get Discord Working on your Steam Deck (Fast Tutorial)
0To get Discord working on your Steam Deck, you can use the Linux desktop mode to install and run the Discord application. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Switch to Desktop Mode:
Press the Steam button to open the main menu.
Navigate to "Power" and select "Switch to Desktop". This will take you to the Linux desktop environment.
2. Open the Web Browser:
Once in Desktop Mode, open the web browser (Firefox is typically pre-installed).
3. Download Discord:
Go to the Discord download page in the browser.
Download the Linux version of Discord (you may choose the .deb package for Debian-based distributions like Ubuntu).
4. Install Discord:
Once the .deb file is downloaded, you need to install it. Open the file manager and locate the downloaded file.
Double-click the .deb file to open it with the software installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
5. Launch Discord:
After installation, you can find Discord in the application menu. Launch it from there.
6. Configure Discord:
Log in with your Discord credentials and set up your preferences.
You can use Discord for voice, video, and text communication.
7. Optionally, Add to Steam Library:
If you want to access Discord more easily from Gaming Mode, you can add it to your Steam Library:
Open Steam in Desktop Mode.
Go to "Games" and select "Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library".
Find and select Discord from the list of installed applications.
Click "Add Selected Programs".
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