Discord will soon enact age verification for all users, a move aimed at teen safety — but one that sparked intense backlash from adults on the platform.

Discord is preparing to roll out a new Teen By Default program, introducing age assurance systems for all users on the platform.

To maintain full functionality, you could be asked to scan your face or provide an ID that proves you're an adult.

Big changes are coming to Discord next month. The company behind one of the most popular voice and chat services on the planet announced that all new and existing Discord users will soon have to prove their age via face scan or ID to gain access to the entirety of the app.

Discord announces a significant change that will affect all its users across the globe starting in March, and states the reasons behind its decision.