Discord is implementing a significant age verification requirement aimed at enhancing safety for younger users. Starting in March, all users will need to verify their age through a face scan or by submitting an ID. If they don't, their accounts will default to teen-level access, which includes restricted communication settings and limited access to adult content. The push for age verification aligns with a global trend among social platforms responding to legislative pressure for improved safety measures. Discord plans to update every account to a teen designation by default. Adults will go through a verification process that may involve multiple methods, including facial age estimation or providing identification. A new background system will also help determine user age without always requiring direct verification. Privacy protections are central to this rollout. Discord states that video selfies for age estimation will remain on users' devices, and submitted IDs will be quickly deleted after verification. Users can expect that their verification status will not be visible to others, ensuring some level of privacy in this process. Given recent concerns over data security, especially following a breach involving third-party vendors, Discord is promising a more secure handling of user data this time around.