To report a Discord server, report the rule-breaking content inside it: right-click a message on desktop (or press and hold it on mobile), choose Report Message, and pick the type of violation. Discord's Safety team reviews reports and can disable accounts and remove whole servers. You can also report user profiles and bots, and your identity is not shared with the person you report.
Discord's reporting guide is built around messages, user profiles and apps rather than a single "report this server" button, so the most useful thing you can do is report the specific posts that show the problem. Here is each method, step by step.
Which report to use
| What is wrong | How to report it | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|
| A message in a server or DM | Right-click or long-press it, then Report Message | Everyone |
| Someone's name, avatar, bio or banner | Their profile, three-dot menu, Report User Profile | Everyone |
| A bot or app | The app's profile, three-dot menu, Report App | Everyone |
| A raid on a server you moderate | Server name menu, Report Raid | Members with Kick or Ban Members, on desktop, in Community servers |
| Illegal content under EU law | The form at discord.com/report | People in the EU |
Before you report: what to collect
In-app reports start from the message, profile or app itself, so you rarely need to gather anything first. Still, a little preparation helps, especially if content might be deleted or you are reporting through a form:
- Message links. Right-click a message on desktop, or long-press it on mobile, and choose Copy Message Link. A message link from a server contains three long numbers: the server, the channel and the message.
- IDs. Turn on Developer Mode to copy user and server IDs. On desktop: User Settings, then Advanced, then toggle Developer Mode. On mobile: tap your avatar, tap the cog, scroll to Advanced under App Settings and toggle it on. After that, right-click a user for Copy User ID, or right-click the server icon for Copy Server ID (on mobile, tap the server name and scroll down).
- Screenshots for your own records, in case the content is deleted before you report it.
How to report a message
This is the main way to report a server's content.
- Find the message. On desktop, right-click it. On mobile, press and hold it.
- Select Report Message.
- Choose the type of policy violation you are seeing.
- Add any further details Discord asks for on the next screen, then submit.
Report several messages if the problem is a pattern across a server. Each report points Discord at real content, which is what its team reviews.
How to report a user profile
Use this when the problem is in someone's profile itself, such as their name, avatar, bio or banner.
- Open the person's profile.
- Click or tap the three-dot menu.
- Select Report User Profile.
- Pick which parts of the profile you are reporting (you can choose several at once) and the type of violation.
How to report a bot or app
Scam bots and bots that misbehave can be reported directly.
- Open the app's profile, for example by clicking its name in chat or the member list.
- Click the three-dot menu and select Report App.
- Choose whether you are reporting the app's profile or its behavior, then the type of violation.
On desktop you can also go to User Settings, then Authorized Apps, open the three-dot menu next to an app and choose Report. Discord's own advice on scam bots is simple: if a bot DMs you offering something or asking you to click a link, ignore it, because Discord has never made a bot that hands out free products.
How moderators report a raid
If your own server is being raided, there is a dedicated option. Click the server name to open the dropdown menu and select Report Raid. Discord says it uses these reports to build tools that prevent future raids. It is only available on desktop, only in Community servers, and only to members with the Kick Members or Ban Members permission.
Other ways to report
- Inside the server. Discord also suggests contacting the server's own moderators, who may be able to act faster. This only makes sense when the problem is a member, not the server itself.
- Parents and guardians. Discord has a reporting form for parents and guardians. It asks for message links to the violating content, using the format above.
- Illegal content in the EU. Under the Digital Services Act, people in the EU can report illegal content through Discord's form at discord.com/report. Reporting a message there requires its message link.
- Copyright and trademark. These go through Discord's separate copyright and IP process, not the safety reporting tools.
- Emergencies. If someone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services first. Discord's guidance for parents also points to local law enforcement in an emergency.
What happens after you report
- You get a confirmation, by system message or email.
- Review time depends on severity. Discord says it aims to review high-harm reports within 24 to 48 hours and lower-harm reports within a week.
- Your identity stays private. Discord states that your identity is not shared with the account you reported, even if the report is appealed. The exceptions are legal ones, such as copyright claims or valid legal process.
- Discord decides the outcome. Enforcement can include disabling accounts, removing servers and, when appropriate, involving the authorities.
What not to do
Discord's rules on reporting are strict about misuse:
- Do not make false or malicious reports.
- Do not send several reports about the same issue.
- Do not ask a group of people to report the same content.
Repeated violations can cost you access to Discord's reporting tools. One accurate report with the right message is worth more than twenty duplicates.
Protecting yourself while you wait
- Leave the server if you do not want to see more of it.
- Block or ignore anyone who is harassing you. Ignoring hides their new messages, notifications, profile and activity from you without fully blocking them or letting them know.
- Do not click links or scan QR codes sent by people you do not know.
- Tighten your settings. Discord's privacy settings let you choose who can send you friend requests, including turning off requests from people who only share a server with you.
If you run a server yourself, the same tools help you keep it clean. Our guides to stopping image scams and stopping fake-moderator DM scams cover the most common problems, and Discord's audit log shows who changed what if something goes wrong.
Frequently asked questions
Can you report a whole Discord server?
Discord's reporting tools are built around messages, user profiles and apps. To get a server reviewed, report the messages in it that break the rules. Discord's Safety team can and does remove entire servers when the content in them violates its policies.
Will the person know I reported them?
No. Discord states that your identity is not shared with the account you reported, including during an appeal. Legal processes such as copyright claims are the exception.
How long does a Discord report take?
Discord aims to review high-harm reports within 24 to 48 hours and lower-harm reports within a week. You get a confirmation when the report is received.
Is there a web form for reporting on Discord?
Most reports are made inside the app. Discord also runs a form at discord.com/report for reporting illegal content under the EU's Digital Services Act, and a separate form for parents and guardians that asks for message links.
What happens if I report someone falsely?
Discord prohibits false or malicious reports and mass-reporting campaigns. Repeated violations can lead to losing access to the reporting tools.
