How to Block Someone on Discord

Stop someone from contacting you

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Updated on February 8, 2022

What to Know

  • Block someone on desktop: Click their @ username > three dots > Block.
  • Block someone on the mobile app: Tap their profile picture > three dots > Block.

This article explains how to block someone on Discord on the desktop and mobile app.

How Do You Block Someone on Discord?

Blocking someone on Discord only a few clicks, and then you won't have to hear from them again. Here's how to do it.

How to Block Someone on Discord Using the Desktop App

To block someone on Discord on the desktop application, follow these steps.

  1. Open the DM chat with the person you wish to block.

  2. Click on their username that has the @ symbol.

  3. In their profile, click on the three dots in the top right.

    Discord user window showing ellipses to open options

  4. Select the Block button.

    Block in the Discord user window

How to Block Someone on Discord Using the Mobile App

Here's how to block someone on the iPhone or Android Discord app:

  1. Tap the user's profile picture.

  2. Tap on the three dots in the top-right corner.

  3. Tap on the Block button that appears.

    Three Dot Menu and Block in Discord mobile user profile

Now the user will no longer be able to contact you.

How Do You Block Someone On Discord Without Them Knowing?

After blocking someone on Discord, if they try to send you any messages, they will receive the message pictured below.

Discord message to blocked user

In this case, the person can't be 100% sure you blocked them, as the message lists a couple of other possibilities. The user also won't get notified once you've blocked them. So, you don't need to worry about the person knowing for sure that you've blocked them. They might suspect it, but Discord won't notify them.

If the situation between you and the other user escalates somehow, you might want to think about reporting the account to Discord.

What Happens if You Block Someone on Discord?

A few things occur after blocking someone on Discord. First, they'll be removed from your friends' list, their messages to you will disappear, and if you're in a Discord server together, their messages will be hidden. They will no longer be able to send you messages, call you, ping you, or notify you by mentioning your username in a server.

If you want to see someone's messages on a server that you have blocked, you can select the Show message option to have it displayed. On the mobile app, you can go to the Blocked Messages section.

Also, although you won't be able to see a blocked user's messages on a server, they will still be able to see yours.

FAQ
  • Do I appear offline when I block someone on Discord?

    No. When you block someone, they will appear offline to you, but they can still see your online status unless they also block you.

  • How do I block Discord on my router?

    Set up parental controls on your router to block Discord and other websites across your entire network. That way, no device can access Discord when connected to your Wi-Fi.

  • How do I block out text in Discord?

    Type two vertical bars (||) before and after the text you want to hide. For example, when you type ||Hello world|| the text will be blocked out and readers must select it to read the message.

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