Just like every other software, technical issues can also occur on Discord.
Take the PTT(push to talk) feature for example.
But such a feature can often stop working properly for various technical reasons.
And just like every other technical issue, it can be fixed by following proper troubleshooting methods.
So lets see what you should do when PTT isnt working on your Discord.
That way, we can decide which troubleshooting method to apply accordingly.
This issue can also occur if the Discord app doesnt have the necessary user privileges.
In other words, not running as admin.
So lets start with that.
You should also keep the Discord app and Windows up to date.
It will ensure compatibility with the program and the OS while removing any underlying bugs or glitches.
Not to mention, if youre using a laptop, it also has a built-in mic.
The plugging and unplugging of headphones can change the audio input options of your Discord app.
Such hardware changes can also set a wrong input equipment thats not capable of capturing audio properly.
To avoid such instances, press the gears icon from the bottom left corner to go toUsers configs.
Now selectVoice & Videofrom the left side pane and punch the drop-down menu forInput Devices.
Then choose the correct microphone and save the prefs.
You should also test the microphone and confirm its not muted.
Verify Key Bindings
When you enable PTT, you also need to assign a button to trigger voice capture.
If youve assigned one button for PTT but pressing another one trigger the feature, it obviously wont work.
So you should check the key bindings to ensure that youre pressing the correct button.
Go to DiscordsUser configs>Voice & Video>Input Mode>Push to Talk.
From theShortcutbox, tap on theEdit Keybindand set your preferred button.
Then click onStop Recording.
While youre at it, ensure youve set a button for PTT that wont be used in-game.
Update the Audio Driver
Outdated or faulty audio drivers can also stop push to talk feature from working properly.
To rule out this probable cause, consider updating your computers audio driver.
Heres how:
Now wait a few minutes until the updating process is done.
You might also need to kickstart your PC.
Repair System Files
Certain app features might not function properly if the system files get corrupted.
Fortunately, Windows has a built-in tool to handle such situations.
Its called System File Checker(SFC).
Now spin up the Discord app and join a voice server to see if the push-to-talk feature is working.
If not, move on to the next method.
Uninstall Newly Added Programs
Last but not least, uninstall any newly installed program from your PC.
Some apps can often interfere with other apps, even when theyre not running in the foreground.
For this, go toSettings>Apps>Apps & features.
Now find and snag the program that youve recently installed and hit Uninstall.
Do the same for all the newly installed programs.
If all else fails, re-load the Discord app or contact Discord support.
Also, go to discordstatus.com to confirm that all the official services are up and running.
