Quick Summary
The 'Discord No Route' error indicates that your Discord client is unable to establish a reliable connection to the voice server. This usually means there's a problem with your network configuration, the Discord server, or a firewall blocking the connection.
Common Causes
- Network Connectivity Issues: General network problems could be preventing Discord from connecting. This includes issues with your internet service provider (ISP), router, or modem.
- Firewall Interference: Your firewall or antivirus software might be blocking Discord's connection to the voice server.
- Incorrect Voice Region: The voice region selected for the Discord server might be experiencing issues or not be optimal for your location.
- Quality of Service High Packet Priority (QoS): This setting, intended to prioritize Discord traffic, can sometimes interfere with the connection and cause problems.
- Discord Server Issues: Occasionally, Discord's servers may experience downtime or technical difficulties, leading to connection problems.
Step-by-Step Fixes
Method 1: Restart Your Router and Modem Show Steps ↓
Step 1: Unplug your modem and router from the power outlet.
Step 2: Wait for 30 seconds to allow the devices to fully reset.
Step 3: Plug your modem back into the power outlet and wait for it to fully power on.
Step 4: Plug your router back into the power outlet and wait for it to fully power on.
Step 5: Try connecting to Discord again.
Method 2: Check Your Firewall and Antivirus Show Steps ↓
Step 1: Ensure Discord is whitelisted in your firewall settings. Consult your firewall's documentation for instructions on how to add an exception for Discord.
Step 2: Temporarily disable your antivirus software to see if it's interfering with Discord's connection. Be cautious when disabling your antivirus and re-enable it immediately after testing.
Step 3: If disabling the antivirus resolves the issue, add Discord as an exception in your antivirus settings.
Method 3: Change Voice Region Show Steps ↓
Step 1: If you are the server administrator, go to Server Settings.
Step 2: Click on "Server Overview".
Step 3: Under "Server Region", select a different region. Choose one that is geographically close to you or one with low latency.
Step 4: Save the changes and check if the 'No Route' error is resolved.
Method 4: Disable Quality of Service High Packet Priority (QoS) Show Steps ↓
Step 1: Open Discord and go to User Settings (the gear icon at the bottom left).
Step 2: Click on "Voice & Video".
Step 3: Scroll down to the "Quality of Service" section.
Step 4: Disable the "Enable Quality of Service High Packet Priority" option.
Step 5: Restart Discord.
Method 5: Flush DNS and Renew IP Address Show Steps ↓
Step 1: Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) as an administrator.
Step 2: Type ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter.
Step 3: Type ipconfig /release and press Enter.
Step 4: Type ipconfig /renew and press Enter.
Step 5: Restart Discord.