Quick answer
Restart your modem, router and computer. Then make sure your firewall or antivirus allows Discord, turn off any VPN that doesn’t use UDP, and if you’re on a work or school network, Discord may be blocked. Server admins can try a different voice region (Region Override). Stuck on Waiting for Voice Server? That’s on Discord’s end: check its status page and wait.
Does this match what you see?
- Joining a voice channel shows RTC Connecting and never finishes.
- You get “No Route” in voice.
- ICE Checking or Connecting loops forever.
- Voice keeps disconnecting.
Computer (browser)iPhone & iPadAndroid
Based on Discord Support’s voice connection errors page and Troubleshooting Guide, read on November 7, 2026. Network steps mostly apply to computers.
Why this happens: the possible causes
Where Discord says these errors come from.
- A firewall or antivirusCheck this first
Discord says to make sure Discord is allowlisted, or temporarily disable it to test.
- A VPNCheck this first
Discord says it only works on VPNs that use UDP.
- A work or school networkPossible
Discord says it could be blocked by the network admin.
- Your internet provider or routerPossible
Discord suggests restarting your equipment and checking for outages in your area.
- Discord’s voice serversLess likely
Only for Waiting for Voice Server, which Discord says is on its end.
Try these 60-second checks first
- Try another voice channel or a private call.
- Try Discord on your phone using mobile data: if it works there, the problem is your computer or network.
How to fix it, step by step
Work through these in order. They start with the quickest, safest checks and only move to steps that sign you out or remove data later.
Fix 1: Restart your modem, router and computer
Discord’s first step for voice connection errors.
- Restart your modem and router (our tip: leave them off for about 30 seconds).
- Restart your computer (or phone).
- Check with your internet provider whether there’s an outage in your area.
Did it work? Voice connects and shows Voice Connected.
Did Fix 1 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 1. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Fix 2: Check your firewall, antivirus and VPN
Discord says these errors generally mean a firewall or VPN is interfering.
- Open your firewall or antivirus and make sure Discord is allowlisted (allowed). Discord also suggests temporarily disabling it to test.
- If you use a VPN, Discord says it only works with VPNs that use UDP. Switch your VPN to UDP or turn it off and try again.
- On a work or school network, ask the network admin: Discord could be blocked.
Our note: if you temporarily turn off your antivirus to test, turn it back on straight away, and allow Discord instead of leaving protection off.
Did it work? Voice connects with your security software on and Discord allowed.
Did Fix 2 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 2. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Fix 3: Try a different voice region
Discord suggests changing the voice region, and its Troubleshooting Guide suggests a different region for disconnections.
- Server admins: open Voice Channel Settings > Overview > Region Override, and pick a different region.
- Private calls: Discord says you can also change the voice region there.
- Not an admin? Ask one to try a different region.
Did it work? You connect in the new region.
Did Fix 3 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 3. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Still disconnecting? Discord’s connection checks
- Discord’s Troubleshooting Guide says voice needs at least 300 kbps up and down. Test your speed with a speed test site.
- For server connection problems, it suggests trying a different DNS server.
- Fully close Discord (check Task Manager on Windows), wait 30 seconds, then reopen it.
Stuck on “Waiting for Voice Server”
Discord says this appears in rare cases and suggests trouble with one of its servers, generally broad service issues. There’s nothing to fix on your device. Check Discord’s status page, try again later, or try a different voice region if you’re an admin.
If nothing works: send Discord a console log
Discord asks for a console log screenshot when contacting Support about a voice connection state:
- Download Discord’s PTB or Canary test version from Discord’s website.
- Join the voice channel or call where you get the error.
- Press Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows) or Option+Command+I (Mac) to open Developer Tools, then click Console.
- Take a screenshot of the whole window, including any error messages.
Then contact Discord Support and include the screenshot. Our note: never paste anything into the Console because someone told you to; that’s a common account-theft trick.
Error messages and what they mean
These are the messages as people report seeing them. The exact wording on your screen can differ by app version, language and region, so match the meaning, not every word.
Seeing a different message? Try the error message decoder.
RTC Connecting- What it usually means
- Discord says this generally means something on your end is interfering, such as a firewall or VPN.
- What to do
- Work through the fixes below in order.
No Route- What it usually means
- Same: interference on your end (firewall, VPN or network).
- What to do
- Start with Fix 1.
ICE Checking- What it usually means
- Same: interference on your end.
- What to do
- Check your firewall and VPN.
Connecting- What it usually means
- Same: interference on your end.
- What to do
- Restart your network, then check your firewall and VPN.
Waiting for Voice Server- What it usually means
- Rare. Discord says it suggests trouble with one of its servers, generally broad service issues.
- What to do
- Check Discord’s status page and wait. See Discord’s side.
How to know it worked
- You join voice and it stays connected.
Still not working? Your next steps
- Connected but can’t hear or be heard? See Discord mic or audio not working.
Official help routes
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Frequently asked questions
How do I fix RTC Connecting on Discord?
Discord says it usually means a firewall or VPN is interfering. Restart your modem, router and computer, allow Discord in your firewall or antivirus, use a UDP VPN or none, and try a different voice region.
What does No Route mean on Discord?
Discord groups it with RTC Connecting and ICE Checking: something on your end, such as a firewall or VPN, is interfering with the connection.
Does Discord work with a VPN?
Discord says only with VPNs that use UDP.
What does Waiting for Voice Server mean?
Discord says it’s rare and usually means broad service issues on its side. Check the status page and wait.
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Sources and how we checked this guide
We base steps on the platforms’ own help pages and the phone makers’ official guides. Menu names change often and can differ by device, app version and region. Where a platform page could not be independently read, we link it so you can check the current wording yourself.
- Voice Connection Errors (external site, opens in a new tab)
- Discord Troubleshooting Guide (external site, opens in a new tab)
Last reviewed 7 November 2026 by the SocialAppFix editorial team against the sources above. Next scheduled review: 7 May 2027. Editor: Michael Michael. How we write and review guides.
What changed
- 7 November 2026: First published.
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