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Ensuring children's safety while playing online games with friends is crucial, and you can easily block inappropriate content, unwanted contacts, and enable two-factor authentication on Discord with just a few simple steps shared below.
How to Activate Parental Control Feature on Discord
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How to Block Inappropriate Content on Discord
Step 1: In Discord, open the Settings menu by clicking on the
Step 2: Select the Privacy & Safety tab on the left panel. Then, under the Safe Direct Messaging section, check the Keep Me Safe option. Enabling this feature will ensure all content is scanned and filtered if it's deemed unclear or inappropriate.
How to Prevent Unwanted Communication on Discord
Step 1: In the same Privacy & Safety tab, scroll down and locate Privacy Defaults. Disable this setting if you want to prevent people on the server from messaging you or your child directly. You can still chat publicly in text and voice channels on the server.
Step 2: A prompt will appear asking if you want to block direct messages from everyone on a current server. Choose Yes or No based on your preference.
Step 3: Still in the Privacy & Safety tab, scroll to the Who Can Add You As A Friend option. Uncheck all options to prevent people from easily messaging you, while still allowing you to chat in public channels.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord
This is the ultimate method for parents. You can better control the use of Discord by enabling two-factor authentication (2FA). This will require you to link your Discord account with a smartphone and will prevent unauthorized logins without a generated code.
Unfortunately, savvy users of all ages can always turn off these features. You can visit the Parent's Guide to Discord page to access valuable resources to help you and your family enjoy a healthy experience on the popular VoIP app.
