How to Resolve Discord Error ‘Trying to Reconnect’ Stuck Indefinitely

You open Discord to join a voice channel or send a message, but the app freezes and displays a spinning circle with the message “Trying to Reconnect” that never resolves. This error means Discord has lost its connection to its servers and cannot re-establish it automatically. The root cause is usually a temporary network disruption, a misconfigured firewall, or a corrupted local cache file. This article explains why the error happens and provides step-by-step fixes to get Discord reconnecting properly.

Why Discord Gets Stuck on “Trying to Reconnect”

Discord relies on a persistent WebSocket connection to its servers for real-time messaging, voice, and presence updates. When this connection drops, Discord enters a reconnection loop, polling the server repeatedly. If the server does not respond within a few seconds, the app shows “Trying to Reconnect” indefinitely.

The most common causes are:

Network Interruption

A brief Wi-Fi dropout, router reboot, or ISP throttling can sever the WebSocket. Discord then fails to reconnect because the new connection request is blocked or times out.

Corrupted DNS Cache

Your computer stores IP addresses for domain names like discord.com in a local DNS cache. If that cache contains an old or incorrect IP address, Discord cannot reach the server and stays stuck in the reconnection loop.

Firewall or Antivirus Blocking

Windows Defender Firewall or third-party antivirus software may block Discord’s outgoing connections after a Windows update or software installation. The app sees the connection as lost and never receives a response.

Corrupted Discord Cache Files

Discord stores temporary data in a local cache folder. If these files become corrupted, the app may fail to establish a new connection, causing the reconnection message to display indefinitely.

Steps to Fix the “Trying to Reconnect” Error

Follow these fixes in order. Test Discord after each step to see if the error clears.

Method 1: Restart Discord and Your Network

1. Close Discord completely
   Right-click the Discord icon in the system tray near the clock and select Quit Discord. Do not just close the window; this ensures the process ends.
2. Restart your router and modem
   Unplug the power cables from your router and modem. Wait 60 seconds. Plug them back in and wait for all lights to return to normal.
3. Reboot your computer
   Click Start > Power > Restart. A clean boot clears any temporary network locks.
4. Open Discord again
   Launch Discord and check if the “Trying to Reconnect” message disappears. If the error persists, move to Method 2.

Method 2: Flush the DNS Cache

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
   Press the Windows key, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator. Click Yes if prompted by User Account Control.
2. Run the DNS flush command
   Type the following command and press Enter:
   ipconfig /flushdns
   You will see the message “Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.”
3. Restart Discord
   Close Discord completely using the system tray method, then reopen it. Check if reconnection succeeds.

Method 3: Clear Discord Cache Files

1. Close Discord completely
   Right-click the Discord icon in the system tray and select Quit Discord.
2. Open the Run dialog
   Press Windows key + R on your keyboard.
3. Navigate to Discord’s cache folder
   Type the following path and press Enter:
   %appdata%/discord
   This opens the Discord folder in File Explorer.
4. Delete the Cache folder
   Locate the folder named Cache. Right-click it and select Delete. Do not delete any other folders or files.
5. Restart Discord
   Open Discord. The app will recreate the Cache folder automatically. Check if the reconnection error is gone.

Method 4: Disable Proxy Settings

1. Open Windows Settings
   Press Windows key + I.
2. Go to Network & Internet
   Click Network & Internet, then select Proxy from the left panel.
3. Turn off proxy
   Under “Automatically detect settings,” set the toggle to Off. Under “Use a proxy server,” set the toggle to Off as well.
4. Restart Discord
   Close and reopen Discord. Test the connection.

Method 5: Allow Discord Through Windows Firewall

1. Open Windows Security
   Press the Windows key, type Windows Security, and press Enter.
2. Go to Firewall & network protection
   Click Firewall & network protection in the left menu.
3. Open Allow an app through firewall
   Click Allow an app through firewall.
4. Find Discord in the list
   Scroll down to Discord. Ensure both Private and Public checkboxes are checked. If Discord is not listed, click Change settings, then Allow another app, browse to C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Discord\app-1.0.9003\Discord.exe, and add it.
5. Apply and restart
   Click OK, then restart Discord.

Method 6: Reset Discord Voice Settings

1. Open Discord User Settings
   Click the gear icon (User Settings) at the bottom left, next to your username.
2. Go to Voice & Video
   In the left menu, scroll to App Settings and click Voice & Video.
3. Reset Voice Settings
   Scroll to the bottom of the page. Click the Reset Voice Settings button. Confirm by clicking Okay.
4. Restart Discord
   Close and reopen Discord. This resets all audio and connection parameters to defaults.

If Discord Still Shows “Trying to Reconnect” After the Main Fix

Discord Works on One Device but Not Another

If Discord connects on your phone but not your PC, the issue is specific to that PC. Run a network reset on Windows: go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset. Click Reset now. Your PC will restart, and all network adapters will be reinstalled.

Discord Reconnects but Then Disconnects Again

This pattern indicates an unstable network, often caused by Wi-Fi interference or high packet loss. Try switching to a wired Ethernet connection. If that is not possible, change your Wi-Fi band from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz in your router settings for less interference.

Discord Fails to Reconnect After a Windows Update

A recent Windows update may have changed your network profile from Private to Public, which blocks certain app connections. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, click your network name, and set the network profile to Private. Then restart Discord.

Discord Reconnects Only After Reinstalling

If the error returns after a few days, a corrupted Discord installation is likely. Uninstall Discord completely using Settings > Apps > Apps & features, then download and install the latest version from discord.com/download.

Comparison of Network Troubleshooting Methods

Item	Flush DNS Cache	Disable Proxy
What it fixes	Outdated or incorrect DNS entries	Routing conflicts from proxy servers
Time to perform	1 minute	2 minutes
Requires admin rights	Yes	No
Affects other apps	Yes, improves all DNS lookups	Yes, may break apps that need proxy
Permanent fix	Temporary, repeat if error recurs	Permanent if proxy is not needed

You can now resolve the “Trying to Reconnect” error using the network reset, cache clearing, or firewall adjustments described above. Start with the simplest fix: restart Discord and your router. If the error returns, flush your DNS cache and clear the Discord Cache folder. For persistent issues, run a full Windows network reset to restore all network components to their default state.