Have you ever encountered a Discord server violating the community guidelines, like sharing inappropriate stuff, promoting hate, or causing trouble? If you have and you want to report it, you’re in the right place.
Discord takes its community guidelines seriously and wants to ensure it’s a safe and friendly place for everyone. If you see a server doing things that shouldn’t happen, it is important to report it immediately.
Thankfully, Discord has made it easy for anyone to report such violations. While the option to directly report a server is exclusively available on Discord’s mobile app, you can still report individual messages on all platforms, which we will cover in this guide.
But before you hit that ‘Report‘ button, you should know a few important things. Let’s dive into those details together.
TL;DR — report Discord server!
You can only report a server from the Discord mobile app; here’s how.
- Open the Discord App on your Android or iPhone.
- Head over to the server you want to report.
- Tap on the Server Name and scroll down to the bottom.
- Select Report from the options.
- Finally, choose the option that best describes the violation you’re reporting.
Things to know before Reporting a Discord Server!
Since Discord is serious about maintaining a safe and positive environment, you must take care of a few things before you proceed with the reporting process.
- Ensure that the Server is actually violating Discord’s community guidelines or Terms of Service. False reports can lead to unnecessary complications and may stop you from being able to report genuine violations in the future.
- Talk to admins/mods of the server first. They may be able to resolve the issue without requiring Discord’s intervention.
Now that you know these points and have all the necessary information, let’s move on to the reporting process.
How to report Discord server?
Discord has recently updated its reporting process to make it more efficient and user-friendly. Earlier users had to enable Developer mode, copy the Server ID, and manually submit a ticket to Discord’s support team.
But now, you can report a Discord server in a few simple steps. However, reporting a Discord server only works via the mobile app. Here’s how to do it.
- Open the Discord App on your Android or iPhone, and log in.
- Navigate to the server you wish to report.
- Tap on the Server Name at the top of the screen, then scroll down to the bottom of the menu that appears.
- In the menu, look for the Report option and tap on it.
- You’ll be presented with a list of reasons for reporting the server. Choose the one that best describes the violation.
- Finally, tap on the Submit Report button to send your report. You will receive a confirmation message that your report has been submitted successfully.
Discord will review your report and take the necessary action against the server if it is found to violate Discord’s community guidelines.
Remember, being patient after reporting a server is essential, as it may take some time for Discord to process your report. However, they take each report seriously and will investigate thoroughly.
Also, remember that you may not always see the results of your report. Discord respects the privacy of all users, so while they may take action, they may not necessarily inform you of the outcome.
How to report a message on Discord?
Similar to reporting a server, you can also report individual messages on Discord. If you come across a message that violates Discord’s community guidelines, like sharing inappropriate/illegal content, promoting hate, or causing harm, you can report it directly.
You can report a Discord message on both the desktop and mobile apps. Here’s how to do it.
- Navigate to the message you want to report and right-click on it.
- Select the Report Message option from the drop-down menu.
- You’ll be presented with a list of reasons for reporting the message. Select the one that best describes the violation and follow through with more information about the violation.
- Finally, hit the Submit Report button to send your report to Discord’s support team.
Once again, Discord will review your report and take the necessary action if the message violates Discord’s community guidelines.
But if you want to report a message on the mobile app, long-press on it and select the Report option from the pop-up menu.
After selecting the reason for the report, tap on the Submit Report button to send your report to Discord’s support team.
Report someone on a Discord server!
You can also report a person to Discord if that person is showing inappropriate behavior, harassing/abusing others, or consistently breaking the rules on a server.
In most cases, Server admin/mods will take care of such issues. But if they fail to do so, or if the person is the admin/mod themselves, you can report them directly to Discord from the Mobile app.
To report a user, open Discord app on your Android or iPhone:
- Go to their profile and tap the three dots icon.
- Select Report This User for Abuse from the menu to report them to Discord.
Discord will review your report and take the necessary action if the user is found to violate Discord’s community guidelines. Meanwhile, you can also block the user to prevent any further interaction with them.
Report and chill!
After you have reported the Discord server, the next step is to relax and wait for Discord to take action. Remember, Discord takes each report seriously, and they will conduct a thorough investigation.
During this waiting period, it would be wise to refrain from engaging within the server you reported. You can easily avoid this by leaving the server.
Remember, Discord aims to ensure a safe and healthy community for all its users. By reporting violations, you are contributing to this goal and helping maintain a positive platform environment.
Therefore, if you ever encounter anything that goes against Discord’s guidelines, don’t hesitate to report it. Your actions contribute to keeping the platform safe and enjoyable for everyone.
