Blocking stops a person from messaging you, calling you, or seeing that you're online
When you block someone on Discord, they can no longer send you direct messages, call you, or see your online status. They also cannot add you to group chats or see servers you share — though they can still see that you exist in mutual servers and view your public profile if they search for you. Blocking is not the same as removing a friend; a blocked person stays on your friends list but cannot interact with you.
The block takes effect immediately. The person you blocked will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but they will notice they cannot message you if they try. You can unblock someone at any time using the same steps.
Key Takeaways
- Open Discord, find the person's name in your friends list or a direct message, right-click their name, and select "Block User" from the menu.
- On mobile, open a direct message with the person, tap the three dots at the top, and choose "Block User."
- A blocked person cannot message you or call you, but they can still see you in mutual servers and search for your profile.
- You can unblock someone by going to User Settings, selecting "Blocked," finding their name, and clicking "Unblock."
- Blocking someone is private — they will not be told you blocked them, though they may realize it if their messages fail to send.
Block someone from your friends list on desktop
Open Discord on your computer. Look at the left sidebar where your friends appear, or click the Friends icon at the top left if the sidebar is hidden.
Find the person you want to block in the list. Right-click their name. A menu will appear with several options. Click "Block User." Discord will ask you to confirm — click "Block" again to finish.
The person will now be moved to your blocked list. If you had an open direct message with them, that conversation will still appear in your chat history, but they cannot send new messages to you.
Block someone from a direct message on desktop
Open the direct message conversation with the person you want to block. At the top of the chat window, you will see their name and a small icon that looks like an information symbol or three dots (depending on your Discord version).
Click that icon. A menu will open. Look for "Block User" or "Block" and click it. Confirm the block when Discord asks.
The conversation will remain in your chat list, but the person cannot send you new messages. Any messages they sent before you blocked them will still be visible in the chat history.
Block someone on Discord mobile
Open Discord on your phone. Navigate to the direct message with the person you want to block, or find them in your friends list by tapping the Friends icon at the bottom.
If you are in a direct message, tap the three dots or the person's name at the top of the screen. If you are in your friends list, press and hold their name until a menu appears. Select "Block User" and confirm.
On some Android phones, you may need to tap the three dots in the top right corner of the chat window first, then scroll down to find the block option.
View and manage your blocked list
To see everyone you have blocked, open Discord and click the gear icon in the bottom left corner (on desktop) or tap your profile picture (on mobile). This opens User Settings.
On desktop, click "Blocked" in the left sidebar under Privacy & Safety. On mobile, scroll down and tap "Blocked." You will see a list of all the people you have blocked.
To unblock someone, find their name in this list and click or tap the "Unblock" button next to their name. They will immediately be able to message you again, and you will see their online status if you are friends with them.
What happens when you block someone
A blocked person cannot send you direct messages or start a call with you. If they try to message you, they will see an error saying the message could not be delivered. They will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but they may figure it out if multiple messages fail to send.
In mutual servers, a blocked person can still see you in the member list and read messages you post in public channels. They cannot mention you or send you direct messages through the server. If you are in a voice channel together, you can still hear each other, but they cannot call you privately.
Blocking does not remove the person from your friends list automatically. You can remove them separately if you want, but blocking alone leaves them on your list in a blocked state.
Blocking versus other Discord privacy options
Discord offers several ways to control who can contact you. Blocking is the strongest option — it stops one specific person from reaching you. If you want to stop all direct messages from people who are not your friends, you can change your privacy settings instead.
To do this, open User Settings and click "Privacy & Safety." Toggle off "Allow direct messages from server members" or "Allow direct messages from everyone," depending on what you prefer. This affects all users, not just one person.
You can also mute servers or channels so you do not see notifications from them, but muting does not stop people from messaging you. Leaving a server removes you from it entirely, but the person can still message you if you are friends. Blocking is the only option that prevents a specific person from contacting you directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person know I blocked them?
Discord does not send a notification when you block someone. However, if they try to message you and see an error, they may realize you blocked them. There is no way to block someone without them potentially discovering it if they attempt contact.
Can I block someone in a server without blocking them entirely?
No. Discord does not have a server-specific block feature. If you block someone, they are blocked everywhere on Discord. If you only want to prevent them from messaging you in a particular server, ask a server moderator to remove them or change the server's privacy settings.
What if I block someone and then unblock them later?
Unblocking restores normal contact. They can message you again, and you will see their online status. Your chat history with them remains unchanged. Unblocking does not re-add them to your friends list if you removed them separately.
Can I block someone who is not on my friends list?
Yes. If someone messages you and you want to block them, open the direct message and use the block option at the top of the chat. You do not need to be friends with someone to block them.
Does blocking someone remove them from group chats?
No. If you and a blocked person are both in a group direct message, they remain in that chat. However, they cannot start a new group chat with you or add you to one. Existing group conversations are not affected by blocking.