Discord is a popular communication app which is generally a safe platform, there can be times when users come across servers that violate Discord’s community guidelines. If you find a server that is abusive, spamming, or violating any other terms of service, you can report it to Discord.
This article will elaborate on all the steps required to report a Discord server on both desktop and mobile devices using the below outline.
- Report a Server on a Discord Desktop
- Report a Server on a Discord Mobile
- What Happens After Reporting a Discord Server?
- Tips for Reporting a Discord Server
- Consequences of Reporting a False Discord Server
Report a Server on a Discord Desktop
Reporting a Discord server on a desktop requires you to follow some steps which are explained below.
Step 1: Enable Developer Mode on Discord
The first thing is to open Discord user settings that can be done by clicking on the “Settings” icon at the bottom as shown below:
Next, you need to scroll down and select the “Advanced” settings under the “APP SETTINGS” category. Then, enable the “Developer Mode” available on the right side which is disabled by default:
Step 2: Copy the Discord Server ID
You should only be able to copy the Discord server ID if you have properly followed the previous step. Next, you need to right-click on the server that you want to report and select the last option of “Copy ID” as shown below:
Step 3: Report a Server
To report a server, you need to first open this link and select the option of “Trust and Safety” from the first drop-down menu. You also need to provide your email address and choose any of the three “reasons” for which you want to report a server:
Next, send them an email by providing a “Subject” and a detailed description in “Description”. You can also provide any attachments if possible as it is optional:
After that, you need to click on the “Submit” button for the submission of your application.
Report a Server on a Discord Mobile
You can also report a Discord server on mobile as well which can be done by following the below steps:
Step 1: Enable Developer Mode on Discord
You need to enable the developer mode to click on your “Profile picture” which can be found at the bottom right of the Discord application:
After that, scroll down to “APP SETTINGS” where you need to select the “Advanced” tab:
By accessing the “Advanced” tab, you should be able to see the “Developer Mode” option that you need to enable:
Step 2: Copy the Discord Server ID
Now, select the server first that you want to report and click on the “three dotted” icon:
There you will find the option of “Copy ID” at the end which you need to select:
Step 3: Report a Server
This step will be the same in both cases where you need to first open this link and select the option of “Trust & Safety”. After that, provide your email address and choose the appropriate option as to why you are reporting the server as shown below:
You also need to provide the additional information that has already been discussed above and click on the submit button for the submission of your application:
What Happens After Reporting a Discord Server?
After reporting a Discord server, the report is reviewed by Discord’s Trust & Safety team. The team investigates the report and takes appropriate action depending on the issue. This will include warning or banning the offending user, deleting inappropriate content, or shutting down the server entirely.
This is how you can report a discord server on desktop and mobile.
Conclusion
Reporting a Discord server is necessary for everyone to maintain peace in the server. Inappropriate content, harmful behavior, and illegal activity have no place on the platform, and reporting such activities is necessary to ensure they are promptly dealt with.
