Are you repeatedly getting an “Unable to Send Message” error while you’re trying to use Discord on your device?
Discord is a great app for communicating with your friends and connecting to a community of people who have the same interest as you.
But similar to other Apps, Discord can also cause errors at times.
Today, in this guide we will be discussing all about the error of “Unable to Send Message” and the ways you can fix that issue.
Why Did The “Unable To Send Message” Error Occur On Discord?
When you have faced the error code and are not able to send messages in Discord then there might be various reasons for that.
In this section of our guide, we will be discussing in detail about all those issues for your convenience and understanding.
1. Discord Server Is Down
If the Discord server is down then also you will not be able to send messages to the recipient.
Server down will mean that your Discord will not be able to connect to its servers and will not be able to function properly until the outage is fixed.
In this case, you have no choice but to wait till the technical team fixes the issue that the server is facing.
You can check the server status from here.
2. You Have Disabled Direct Messages In Your Shared Server
If you have unintentionally disabled Direct message in the shared server that you share with the recipient then also you will not be able to send direct messages to the other person.
3. You Don’t Share A Server With The Individual
If you don’t share a server with another person you want to message then you will have to find out their Discord ID and after that you will need to send them a message.
If they don’t block you then you will be able to chat with them.
4. The Person Only Accepts Direct Messages From Friends
If the person that you want to send the message to does not accept direct messages from anyone other than their friends then you will not be able to send them a direct message.
In that case the only way you can send them a message is if they accept you as a friend.
If both of you share the same server then you can ask them to accept you and add as friend and then you will be able to chat with them.
5. The Recipient Had Blocked You
If you have been blocked by the recipient then also you will not be able to send them any direct messages anymore.
In that case, there is nothing that you can do except try to contact them through another platform to solve the misunderstanding.
6. Internet Is Unstable
When your internet is unstable or your DNS settings are not configured properly then also you will face the error where you will not be able to send the messages in Discord.
7. You Are Using A VPN
If you are using VPN then it might be the cause for your Discord malfunctioning on your device.
VPNs are notorious for confusing the servers of online platforms which in turn can make them think that you are scamming them so they will stop your application from sending messages or service requests.
How To Fix “Unable To Send Message” On Discord?
By now, you have understood all the reasons why your Discord might be malfunctioning.
And just as there are various reasons why your Discord is malfunctioning there are also many ways through which you can fix the issue of being unable to send messages in your Discord.
In this section of our guide we will be guiding you to solve those issues by yourself.
1. Check Your Internet Connection
The first thing that you need to do is to check the internet connection.
Similar to other online platforms Discord also requires a stable and fast internet connection to work properly.
If your internet is slow or unstable Discord will not send messages from your device.
You can easily check the condition of your internet connection by changing the setting of your wifi from data or vice versa.
If you find that it is indeed an issue with your internet connection then we recommend that you contact your local service provider to get it fixed.
2. Check The DNS Setting
The Second solution is to check the DNS settings on your computer.
To change your DNS Settings please follow the steps given below.
Step 1: Press windows+R key in your Windows and launch the Windows Command Prompt.
Step 2: Now, type ncpa.cpl and press Enter.
Step 3: Select the Network Adapter, such as Wifi then right-click on it and select Properties.
Step 4: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 and select Properties.
Step 5: Now, change the server address in the Use the Following DNS server address by using the ‘8.8.8.8.’ And ‘8.8.4.4.’.
Step 6: Click on OK and close the window.
3. Allow Direct Message From The Server Members
Make sure that you have actually allowed Direct messages from the server members in your Discord. If you have not then the server members will not be able to message you directly or you will not be able to see their messages directly. To enable Direct messages from the server members please follow the steps below.
For Computers
Step 1: Open your Discord app and go to the server that you want to change the settings on.
Step 2: Now, navigate to privacy settings after you have clicked on the down arrow next to the server name.
Step 3: Toggle the Allow Direct Message option On and now you will be able to get messages directly from the server members.
For Phone
Step 1: Open Discord and click on the three horizontal dots on the right hand side of the server picture.
Step 2: Scroll down and toggle the Allow Direct Messages option On and you are done.
4. Make Sure That You Can Send The Person Direct Message
Before you panic make sure that the person can receive a direct message from others.
Sometimes they can have the direct message turned off or only friends can send them a direct message.
In that case, you can ask them to send you a message by contacting them through another platform or talk to them on a server and ask them there to send you a message.
5. Restart Your Device
As an alternate solution, you can also restart or reboot your device to clear any bugs in your system that might be causing the issue potentially.
6. Uninstall And Reinstall Discord
You can also try to uninstall Discord from your device and then reinstall it after sometime.
If there has been any bug or glitches in your Discord app then doing this would have deleted them and would solve the error of unable to send messages.
7. Delete Discord Cache
At times the apps in our devices can accumulate lots of temporary files in their Cache which can slow them down.
The same can be applicable to your Discord.
It might be slow and unable to function properly due to the number of files in its Cache.
In that case, deleting the Cache files will be able to solve the issue.
Android device
Step 1: Go to settings.
Step 2: Open Apps.
Step 3: Navigate to Discord.
Step 4: Open Discord and scroll to the bottom, select Clear data.
Step 5: Now, choose Delete Cache.
iPhones/iPads
Step 1: Go to iPhone Settings.
Step 2: Go to General.
Step 3: Find Discord App and click on that.
Step 4: Tap on iPhone Storage.
Step 5: Tap on the Offload App button.
Step 6: Again Reinstall Discord.
8. Disable Your VPN
You should disable your VPN as the VPN in your device can be interfering with the service requests of Discord and making it impossible for you to send the direct messages.
Switching it off or uninstalling it will make the issue solve by itself if that is there actual cause.
9. Contact The Discord Support Team
After you have tried all the solutions given in the above mentioned fixes and even then you are unable to send messages in your Discord it is recommended that you contact a professional to check out your app.
You can contact the Discord support team and communicate your problems to them and they will be able to help you out.
