This allows you to improve your privacy and use the platform with peace of mind.
Here are some tips that can help.
Then, tapSettingsthe gear iconin the top-right corner.
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In options, tapPrivacy & Safety.
The setting won’t affect servers you’re already a member of.
In the left-side menu, clickPrivacy and Safety.
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In theDM Spam Filtersection, select theFilter All Direct Messagesradio button.
This will send messages that may contain spam to an inbox dedicated to this jot down of content.
Next, toggle offAllow Direct Messages From Server Membersin theServer Privacy Defaultssection.
This will block messages sent by people who aren’t your friends when joining a server.
It won’t apply to servers you’re already a member of before changing the setting.
Now, scroll down to theHow We Use Your Datasection.
Here, toggle offUse Data to Improve DiscordandUse Data to Personalize My Discord Experience.
You will appear offline, but you’re free to use Discord normally.
On the next screen, tap your profile picture icon in the top-left and then tapInvisiblein the menu.
Now people won’t know when you’re online since your status will show that you’re offline.
To appear invisible on the Discord desktop app, click your profile image in the bottom left.
In the menu, hover the mouse pointer overOnlineand selectInvisible.
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Now you will appear offline, but you could still interact with people normally.
It also reduces their ability to interact with you by hiding their messages on shared servers.
To block a user in the Discord mobile app, tap their profile image in the server.
Next, tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner and then tapBlockin the menu.
you’re able to also remove them from your friends list by tappingRemove Friend.
To block a user in the Discord desktop app, right-nudge the users profile image and clickBlockin the menu.
In the prompt, confirm you want to block them by clickingBlock.
you could also clickRemove Friendin the menu to remove them from your friends list.
Next, tapEdit Profileand tap your profile image in the top left.
Then, tapRemove AvatarorChange Avatarin the menu.
Next, choose a photo from your gallery to become your new profile image.
To change your profile image on the Discord desktop app, click your profile image in the bottom-left corner.
Next, opt for pencil icon in the top right corner to edit your profile.
Below theAvatarheading, clickRemove Avatarif you want nothing as your profile image.
Otherwise, clickChange Avatar.
ClickUpload Imageand select an image from your machine.
Regardless of why you use Discord, there is information you should never share on the platform.
For example, never share your password or token, with anyone.
You also shouldn’t share personal details like addresses or credit card information.
Also, Discord will never ask for that information.
If you suddenly get a message or email from Discord asking for it, it is aphishing attempt.
It could lead to amalicious websitethat can infect your equipment with malware.
It could also be aphishing websitethat can steal your sensitive information or take over your account.
Examine it and click only when youcheck if the link is safe.
While these tips help with privacy, they won’t necessarily make your account more secure.
We recommend improving your security as well byenabling two-factor authentication and using a stronger password on Discord.
