Quick Summary
Error 1102 on Discord typically indicates that your screen share attempt has been blocked. This usually happens due to a permissions issue or a conflict with other applications.
Common Causes
- Insufficient Permissions: Discord may not have the necessary permissions from your operating system to capture your screen. This is especially common on macOS.
- Conflicting Applications: Other applications running in the background, particularly those using overlays or screen recording capabilities, can interfere with Discord's ability to capture your screen.
- Outdated Discord Version: An outdated version of Discord may contain bugs or lack the necessary features to properly support screen sharing with the current OS.
- Graphics Driver Issues: Problems with your graphics card drivers can sometimes prevent screen sharing from working correctly.
- Discord Overlay Issues: Sometimes the discord overlay itself can cause problems for screen sharing.
Step-by-Step Fixes
Method 1: Grant Screen Recording Permissions (macOS)
Step 1: Open System Preferences.
Step 2: Click on 'Security & Privacy'.
Step 3: Select the 'Privacy' tab.
Step 4: In the left sidebar, click on 'Screen Recording'.
Step 5: Make sure Discord is checked. If it's not, click the lock icon in the bottom left corner to unlock the settings, check the box next to Discord, and then lock the settings again.
Step 6: Restart Discord.
Method 2: Close Conflicting Applications
Step 1: Identify applications that might be using overlays or screen recording, such as game recording software (e.g., OBS Studio, XSplit), other communication apps (e.g., Skype, Zoom), or apps with custom overlays.
Step 2: Close these applications completely. Make sure they are not running in the system tray as well.
Step 3: Restart Discord and try screen sharing again.
Method 3: Update Discord
Step 1: Close Discord completely.
Step 2: Reopen Discord. It should automatically check for and install any available updates.
Step 3: If Discord doesn't update automatically, try downloading the latest version from the Discord website and reinstalling it.
Method 4: Update Graphics Drivers
Step 1: Identify your graphics card manufacturer (Nvidia, AMD, or Intel).
Step 2: Visit the manufacturer's website (Nvidia, AMD, or Intel) and download the latest drivers for your graphics card.
Step 3: Follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Step 4: Restart your computer after installing the new drivers.
Method 5: Disable Discord Overlay
Step 1: Open Discord.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon next to your username (User Settings).
Step 3: Scroll down and Click on 'Overlay' under App Settings.
Step 4: Toggle 'Enable in-game Overlay' off.
Step 5: Restart Discord.
Method 6: Run Discord as Administrator (Windows)
Step 1: Right-click the Discord icon on your desktop or in the Start Menu.
Step 2: Select 'Run as administrator'.
Step 3: Confirm that you want to allow the app to make changes to your device.