Discover how to use Discord's Ignore feature - a helpful tool that lets you make space from specific users without fully blocking them or letting them know. With Ignore, you can hide new messages, DM and server message notifications, profiles, and activities from those specific users, giving you more control over your experience on Discord. This article explains how to ignore users and how to manage ignored users.
What is the Ignore Feature?
In addition to Blocking and Muting, Discord also lets users ignore specific users.
When ignoring a user, here's what happens:
- When a user is ignored, their direct messages (DM) appear darkened. You'll also see the Ignore [
] icon next to their messages.
DM with an Ignore Icon
- Their messages will be hidden in DMs, group chats, and servers. If you want to view these ignored messages, simply press the Show button.
Show Button For Ignored Message
- Before viewing an ignored user's profile, you'll see a warning screen. Their profile will display their ignored status.
Warning Screens: Ignored User's Profile (Left) and Profile Ignore Status (Right)
- If you attempt to join a voice or video call that includes someone you've ignored, you'll receive a warning before connecting.
Example of Voice or Video Warning
How to Ignore a User
There are a few different places to find this setting for each user. You will see the Ignore option when:
When Viewing a User’s Profile
- To ignore a specific user, right-click the user’s avatar to open the drop-down menu.
- Select the Ignore option.
- After making your selection, press Ignore in the confirmation pop-up window.
How to Ignore a User While Viewing a User’s Profile on Desktop
How to Ignore a User While Viewing a User’s Profile on Mobile
In Safety Tools and Safety Alerts
Safety tools and Safety Alerts warn teen users when we detect potentially inappropriate messages. Teens can choose to select the Ignore option when these tools and alerts appear.
Safety Tools Ignore Option: Desktop (Left) vs. Mobile (Right)
After Submitting a Report
To ignore a user, right-click the message you would like to report and press Report Message. After submitting a report, you will be able to select the Ignore option in the More you can do menu.
Message Reporting: Right-Click Menu (Left) and Ignore Option in "More You Can Do" Menu (Right)
After Report Submission: Mobile Ignore Option
In a Direct Message
1. To ignore a specific user in a DM, right-click the user’s avatar to open the drop-down menu.
2. Select the Ignore option.
3. After making your selection, press Ignore in the confirmation pop-up window.
How to Ignore a User in DMs on Desktop
How to Ignore a User in DMs on Mobile
Managing the Accounts You’ve Ignored
Desktop/Browser
To manage the accounts you’ve ignored on desktop or browser, you can view your list at any time by going to your User Settings [] > Content & Social. There you'll find the Accounts you've blocked & ignored list.
Content & Social on Desktop: Accounts You’ve Blocked & Ignored List
Mobile
1. On mobile, you can view your list of ignored users by tapping your avatar in the bottom-right corner.
Avatar Icon on Mobile
2. Then, tap the cogwheel [] in the upper-right corner to navigate to Settings > Content & Social.
3. There you can scroll down to the Accounts you've blocked & ignored list where you can tap Ignored accounts.
Content & Social on Mobile: Accounts You’ve Blocked & Ignored List
How to Un-Ignore a User
You can un-ignore a user at any time. Here are three ways to do this on desktop or browser:
1. Un-Ignore from Friend List: Right-clicking the ignored user in your Friends List, then select Unignore.
Un-ignoring a User in the Friends List
2. Un-Ignore from Profile: Select the ellipsis [] and press Unignore or use the Unignore button next to the You ignored them notice.
Unignore Options in a User’s Profile
3. Un-Ignore in Content & Social: Go to User Settings > Content & Social. Then scroll to the Accounts you've blocked & ignored list and select Unignore next to the specific user you would like to un-ignore.
Un-ignoring a User in Content & Social
On mobile, tap the user's avatar, then select the ellipsis [] > Unignore. Alternatively, go to Settings > Content & Social > Accounts you've blocked or ignored, then tap Unignore in the Ignored accounts list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will the user know that I ignored them?
A: No, they will not be able to visually detect in their Discord experience that you have ignored their account.
Q: Can ignored users still see my messages?
A: Yes, they can still view your messages and profile. They will not be able to visually detect in their Discord experience that you have ignored their account.
Q: What's the difference between blocking and ignoring?
A: What Happens When You Ignore Someone:
| Feature | Your Experience | The Ignored User’s Experience |
| Direct Messages | You can still send them direct messages. Their messages to you will be hidden without notifications. | They can still message you (but you won’t get notifications). |
| Messages in shared spaces | You can still tag or reply to their messages. Their messages to you will be hidden without notifications. | They can still message, tag, and interact with you (but you won’t get notifications). |
| Profile Visibility | Their profile is hidden unless you choose to unhide it. | They can see your full profile. |
| Activity Visibility | Limited activity visibility; some group activity may still show. | They can see your online presence and activity. |
| Friendship Status | Friends are not removed; if you are not friends, their friend requests go to the friend request inbox without alerts. | They remain your friend, or non-friends can still send new friend requests. |
What Happens When You Block Someone:
| Feature | Your Experience | The Blocked User’s Experience |
| Direct Messages | You cannot send messages to a blocked user. | They cannot message you |
| Messages in shared spaces | You can still tag or reply to their messages. Their messages to you will be hidden without notifications. | They can still message, tag, and interact with you (but you won’t get notifications). |
| Profile Visibility | Their profile is hidden unless you choose to unhide it. | They see a limited version of your profile. |
| Activity Visibility | Limited activity visibility; some group activity may still show. | Limited activity visibility; some group activity may still show. |
| Friendship Status | Friendship is removed, and they cannot send new friend requests. | They are unfriended and see an error when trying to re-add you. |