Discord is the home of global gamers to interact in real-time. Gamers use it on both web and mobile platforms to communicate with others through voice and video chats. If you also love playing games and don't know about Discord, then go and log into it and start chatting with others while playing games.
Discord also provides you servers' access where you can be a part of larger communities. You can take advantage of Discord for free. You can use Discord on several gaming platforms like Xbox and PlayStation. Discord is available on mobile devices and PCs with different OS, including Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Through these platforms, you can accept a connection request or can invite someone. Nowadays, it is also used for non-gaming purposes.
Apart from its advantages, you might have seen some Discord users who don't follow the manufacturer guidelines while chatting. Sometimes, you see unwanted messages which are against community guidelines and think to report the user. Reporting someone seems simple, but it may be tricky. So, if you want to see how to report someone on Discord, keep reading this guide.
Authentic ways to report users and servers on Discord
Here are some required steps to report a harasser, spammer, or someone who sends offensive messages or talks in an abusive way. You can also report the whole server in case of unwanted and unethical activities. Let's see how to do it.
Make sure that the individual is violating community guidelines
Before reporting someone, make sure that the individual is talking or sending messages against community guidelines. In the case of the following activities, you have the right to report.
● Vulgar communications
● Spam messages
● Violating IP rights
● Encouraging suicidal and self-harm activities
● Spreading malicious links and viruses
If the communication on Discord doesn't come under the categories mentioned above, you don't need to report the user directly to Discord. You can inform other members of the chat group about that person's conduct and ask for appropriate actions. If you are the server or the group's admin, you can block or remove that user. Read Discord's community guidelines for detailed knowledge about prohibitions.
Use developer mode and find the relevant ID codes
Instead of only hitting the report button on mobile and web platforms, take advantage of ID codes. ID codes are used by team members of Discord to locate messages that are against community guidelines. Go through the below steps to get ID codes.
● Tap on the Gear icon located near your name and choose the Appearance tab.
● Find the Advanced section and turn on the Developer Mode.
● Remember to find three types of ID codes.
● Now visit the message and right-click on the user's name.
● Choose Copy ID and do copy the credential and keep it safe. Rename the copied number as "user ID."
● This ID will always be the same if the user changes the name.
● Copy the ID again by clicking on the message. Now you find an ID number. Save this ID number as a message ID.
● In the end, access the server icon and right-click on it. The third time, you have to select Copy ID and save it.
Send the report
Finally, you have to send the report through Discord's Trust & Safety request center. To send a report, use the below steps.
● Provide your email address and choose the report type from drop-down options.
● Type a subject and explain situations, happened to you, and mention the three necessary ID codes in the Description box.
● If you have captured screenshots of the message, you can attach the file in the Attachments section.
● Now send the report.
How to withdraw a report from Discord?
If you want to withdraw a report from Discord, you can contact Discord Twitter. Explain the situation and send a message to Discord Twitter and request to clear the report. You can mention accidental reporting in the message to help the Discord team that you have accidentally reported.