Checklist
- Check global DM privacy
- Review per-server exceptions
- Limit friend requests
- Block repeat harassers
- Report suspicious contact
Steps
- Open privacy settings and review who can message you.
- Check busy servers individually for exceptions.
- Limit friend requests to people with shared context.
- Use block and report features when needed.
- Revisit settings after joining large public servers.
Privacy settings are personal. The right configuration depends on how public your account is and what kinds of communities you join.
A calmer inbox makes Discord easier to use every day.