How to install Discord on a Chromebook as a Flatpak

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Discord on your Chromebook using Flatpak. Discord is a popular communication platform designed for communities, gamers, and teams. By installing it on your Chromebook, you'll have access to all your Discord servers and chats directly from your device.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with Intel or AMD processors that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture CPUs. If you're unsure about your Chromebook's processor, you can check our lists of Intel Chromebooks and AMD Chromebooks.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps carefully to install Discord on your Chromebook:

  1. First, ensure that Linux apps are enabled on your Chromebook. If you haven't done this yet, go to your system settings, click on the "About Chrome OS" section, and under the developer section, choose to set up Linux.
  2. Once Linux is enabled, open a terminal from your app menu.
  3. Run the following commands in order:
1) sudo apt update
2) sudo apt install flatpak
3) sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
4) sudo flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.Discord
5) sudo chown root:root /usr/bin/bwrap && sudo chmod u+s /usr/bin/bwrap

Each of these commands serves a specific purpose:

  • The first command updates your Linux apps repositories.
  • The second command installs Flatpak, a utility for software deployment and package management for Linux.
  • The third command adds the official Flathub repository to your system.
  • The fourth command installs Discord.
  • The final command sets the necessary permissions for launching the application.

Important Notes

While this method allows you to use Discord on your Chromebook, there are a few limitations to be aware of:

  • Screen sharing and camera functionality are not available in this version of Discord.
  • If you need these features, consider using the browser version or the Play Store version instead.
  • To enable audio input, you may need to follow additional steps. You can find a guide for this here.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, don't hesitate to reach out. You can leave a comment on our YouTube video, and we'll be happy to assist you.

Additional Resources

For more information about Discord and Flatpak, you can check out these resources:

For those interested in learning more about Chromebooks and their capabilities, we recommend checking out our list of Chromebooks with Linux Apps support and our comprehensive Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide.

We hope this guide helps you successfully install and use Discord on your Chromebook. Enjoy staying connected with your communities and friends!

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