How to Export Discord Chat History

Learn how to export your Discord chat history, DMs, and server messages using Discord’s official data export feature. This guide will walk you through the process of requesting and downloading your complete Discord data export.

Step-by-Step Guide

Access Privacy Settings

Open Discord and click on your user settings (gear icon) in the bottom left corner, then navigate to Privacy & Safety in the left sidebar.

Request Your Data

Scroll down to the “Data Request” section and click Request all of my data. This will initiate a request for your complete Discord data export, including all chat history, DMs, server messages, and account information.

Wait for Processing

Discord may take 3-30 days to generate your complete message package and data export. You’ll receive an email notification once your data is ready for download. The processing time depends on the amount of data in your account.

Download Your Data

After receiving the email notification from Discord, click the link provided to download the ZIP file. The export will contain:

• All your Discord chat history
• Direct messages (DMs)
• Server messages and conversations
• Account data and settings

Extract and Access

Extract the downloaded ZIP file to access your exported Discord chat history. The data is typically organized in folders by server and conversation.

What’s Included in Discord Data Export

• All Discord DMs and private messages
• Server chat history and messages
• Conversation logs from all servers
• Account information and settings
• Media files shared in chats (if applicable)

Notes

• Processing time can vary from 3 to 30 days depending on your account size
• Make sure to check your email regularly for the download notification
• The download link may expire after a certain period, so download promptly
• Discord data export is the official way to backup your chat history
• This method exports all your data, not just individual conversations