Blocking stops a user from messaging you, adding you as a friend, or seeing that you're online

When you block someone on Discord, they can no longer send you direct messages, see your online status, or add you to friend requests. They can still see your username and profile if they search for it, but they cannot interact with you. If you're both in the same server, they'll still see your messages in channels — blocking only affects direct contact and friend requests.

The block takes effect when ready. The person you blocked won't receive a notification that you've blocked them, though they may notice they can't message you if they try. You can unblock someone at any time by reversing the same steps.

Key Takeaways

  • Blocking someone on Discord prevents them from sending you direct messages and adding you as a friend, but does not hide your messages in shared servers.
  • You can block a user from their profile, from a direct message conversation, or from a server member list.
  • The person you block will not receive a notification, but they will be unable to contact you directly.
  • You can unblock someone later by finding them in your blocked users list and selecting unblock.

How to block someone from a direct message

Open the direct message conversation with the person you want to block. Look for their username at the top of the chat window. Click on their username or profile picture to open their profile card.

In the profile card that appears, look for a three-dot menu icon (⋮) in the upper right corner. Click it and select Block from the dropdown menu. A confirmation message will appear asking if you're sure — click Block again to confirm.

The conversation will remain in your direct messages list, but you won't receive any new messages from that person. If you try to open the conversation later, you'll see a message stating that the user is blocked.

How to block someone from their profile

Search for the person's username using the search bar at the top of Discord. Click on their name when it appears in the results. Their profile card will open.

Click the three-dot menu icon (⋮) on their profile card and select Block. Confirm the action when prompted. This method works whether or not you have an existing conversation with the person.

How to block someone from a server member list

Open the server where the person is a member. Click the server name at the top to open the server menu, then select Members (or look for the members icon on the right side of the screen, depending on your device).

Find the person in the member list and click on their name to open their profile. Click the three-dot menu icon and select Block. This is useful if you want to block someone without opening a direct message with them first.

What happens after you block someone

The blocked person cannot send you direct messages — if they try, they'll see an error message saying the message could not be delivered. They cannot add you as a friend or see your online status. However, if you're both members of the same server, they can still see your messages in public channels and mention you in conversations.

If you want to prevent someone from seeing your messages in a shared server, you'll need to mute them or leave the server instead. Blocking only controls direct contact.

How to unblock someone

Click your username in the bottom left corner of Discord (on desktop) or tap the menu icon (on mobile) to open user settings. Select Privacy & Safety or Blocked depending on your version.

You'll see a list of all users you've blocked. Find the person you want to unblock and click the Unblock button next to their name. They will when ready be able to message you and add you as a friend again.

Blocking on mobile versus desktop

The blocking process is nearly identical on Discord's mobile app and desktop version. On mobile, tap the person's profile and look for the three-dot menu icon at the top right. On desktop, click the three-dot menu icon in the same location. Both will show a Block option.

To view your blocked users list on mobile, tap your profile icon at the bottom right, go to User Settings, and select Blocked. On desktop, click your username in the bottom left corner and navigate to Privacy & Safety or Blocked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the person I blocked know that I blocked them?

Discord does not send a notification when you block someone. However, if they try to message you or add you as a friend, they'll see an error message indicating the message couldn't be delivered or the friend request failed. They may then realize they've been blocked.

Can a blocked person still see my messages in a server we're both in?

Yes. Blocking only prevents direct messages and friend requests. If you're both members of the same server, they can still see everything you post in public channels. If you don't want them to see your server activity, you'll need to leave the server or ask a server administrator to remove them.

What if I block someone by accident?

Go to your blocked users list in Privacy & Safety settings and click Unblock next to their name. The block is removed when ready and they can message you again.

Can I block someone without them being my friend first?

Yes. You can block anyone by searching for their username and opening their profile, even if you've never messaged them or added them as a friend. You can also block someone from a server member list.