Here's what happens if you don't complete Discord age verification

Discord has announced that, in March 2026, it will begin rolling out what it calls "teen-by-default settings" for everyone worldwide, requiring all users to complete an age verification process to avoid restrictions on content, settings, and communication. That process will require you to either scan your face or submit your government-issued ID.

While Discord says the wide-reaching age verification requirements are intended to "reinforce its long-standing commitment to creating a safer...