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How to block someone on Discord without them knowing?

Discord’s new handy tool can be used when you don’t want to take the excessive measure of hard blocking someone.

Discord’s newest feature lets you block other users on the platform without them knowing. The new ‘Ignore’ button works practically like a block function as it limits your interaction with the profile you choose to use it on. The person on the receiving end does not have any way of knowing that you have restricted their profile. This tool comes in handy when you want to block someone but don’t want to face the awkward confrontation when they figure it out. Here’s how you can ignore someone on Discord.

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Ignore vs Block: Discord functions explained

Before we get into how you can ignore someone on Discord, let’s take a look at what this function does. This function is similar to muting someone on X (formerly Twitter) or restricting an Instagram profile. When you ignore someone on Discord, their messages are hidden from your screen. This includes DMs and messages sent by the user on mutual servers. Discord does not notify you about their messages. You can choose to individually unhide these texts and interact with them.

If you share a server with the ignored user, you won’t see their messages but some of their activity may still appear on the server’s feed. If you tap on their profile, Discord will display a warning message that the user is on your ignored list. If you’re about to join a group call, Discord will let you know beforehand whether the user you’ve ignored is a part of it. As opposed to blocking, ignoring someone does not change your friendship status with them. The user can view your messages and profile normally. There is no way for them to confirm that they have been blocked.

Discreetly block a user on Discord

Step 1: Launch the Discord app and go to the You tab.

Step 1: Launch the Discord app and go to the You tab.

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Step 2: Tap on Your friends.

Step 2: Tap on Your friends.

Step 3: Select the friend you wish to block discreetly. Alternatively, you can select the user’s profile from your DMs or a mutual server.

Step 3: Select the friend you wish to block discreetly. Alternatively, you can select the user’s profile from your DMs or a mutual server.

Step 4: Hit the ellipses on the popup profile.

Step 4: Hit the ellipses on the popup profile.

Step 5: Tap on Ignore.

Step 5: Tap on Ignore.

Step 6: Confirm your selection.

Step 6: Confirm your selection.

Hard block a user on Discord

Step 1: Launch the Discord app and go to the You tab.

Step 1: Launch the Discord app and go to the You tab.

Step 2: Tap on Your friends.

Step 2: Tap on Your friends.

Step 3: Select the friend you wish to block discreetly.

Step 3: Select the friend you wish to block discreetly. Alternatively, you can select the user’s profile from your DMs or a mutual server.

Step 4: Hit the ellipses on the popup profile.

Step 4: Hit the ellipses on the popup profile.

Step 5: Select Block.

Step 5: Select Block.

Step 6: Confirm your selection.

Step 6: Confirm your selection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I ‘Ignore’ a user on Discord?

Go to Discord>You>Your friends, tap a profile, hit the ellipses, and select ‘Ignore’.

What does ignoring a user do on Discord?

When you ignore someone on Discord, the app hides their profile, activity, server messages, server notifications, DMs, and personal notifications from you.

How do I find out which users I have ignored on Discord?

When you ignore a user, a special ignore icon appears next to their Discord profile. You can also go to Discord>You>Settings>Content and social>Ignored accounts to view the entire list.

Does Discord notify the user when I ignore them?

No, the ignore function is completely discreet. Discord does not notify anyone when you ignore them.

Can the users I’ve ignored still see my messages?

Yes, ignored users can see your DMs and server messages.

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Final Thoughts

This is how you can block someone on Discord without them knowing. The block and ignore options are auto-suggested by Discord when you report a user or profile. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!

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Utkarsh is a seasoned writer who seeks to simplify complex concepts and bring the latest in technology to a broader audience. You can catch his exhaustive 'How to' guides, deep-dive feature articles, cutting edge news stories, and comprehensive tech reviews on Gadgetbridge.com. Apart from dabbling in all things tech, Utkarsh also enjoys watching club football, adding to his TBR pile of books, and making Spotify playlists. Automobile enthusiasts and motorheads can also catch his articles on Motorbridge.com.
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