If you’re using Discord and want to stop people from sending messages, we’ve got a how-to for turning off requests on Discord! That way, people will stop bothering you about the messages and let you just get back to chatting.
Keeping your chat members happy is key. They want their conversation uninterrupted, clear of any potential distractions. This includes being pestered by others for at least a response when they send a message to someone who has set their chat status as “Do not disturb. Not muted.”
Of course, there are a few permutations of this type of message. You might receive messages about a certain person’s status being set to “Do not disturb,” which is certainly not what you want.
You also may see messages from those who are just trying to be helpful and are ignorant of the request you’ve made, or you may even get requests from people who don’t have the ability to hear the request (translation: their mic isn’t on).
What Is Message Requests On Discord?
Message requests on Discord refer to direct messages (DMs) from users, not on your friend list. These messages go to a separate inbox, the Message Requests inbox, which can be found by clicking the bell icon in the top right corner of the Discord app.
By default, Discord allows users to send message requests to anyone on the platform, but the recipient has the option to either accept or ignore these requests. If a message request is ignored, the sender will not be able to send further messages unless they are added as a friend.
Message requests come in the form of a pop-up notification that appears on your screen when someone messages you or leaves you a message. They are not only visible when you are on your Discord app, but they can also show up on your browser or even as a text message.
When someone sends you a group DM (direct message), for example, you receive that message in the form of an alert on your phone, similar to an email notification. If you have turned off message requests in the Discord interface, these messages will not pop up to alert you that there is news waiting for you to read or respond to.
Can You Turn Off DMs Completely On Discord?
Discord allows you to turn off direct messages (DMs). Here’s how:
- Open Discord and go to User Settings.
- Click on Privacy & Safety.
- Scroll down to the “Privacy” section.
- Toggle off the “Allow direct messages from server members” switch.
By turning off DMs, you will no longer receive direct messages from other users, including your friends. In addition to preventing you from sending direct messages, this also disables email notifications.
If you turn off all messages and notifications, then your Discord app will do its best to prevent any new messages from showing up in your account. If you are using Discord on the browser or in a text message, you can click away any pop-ups that appear to alert the user of a new message. There is also a notification setting in your Discord settings page that allows you to turn off all notifications.
How to Turn Off Message Requests On Discord?
When you start a conversation on Discord, you can choose to have it visible to all the members of your server. If this is the case, and someone sends you a message, it will automatically appear in a red bubble above your next response.
If one part of the conversation is being spoken over voice chat, you won’t see another person’s message as an alert until you switch from voice to text in your Discord app.
If you don’t want to be bothered with message requests when you are talking over voice chat or otherwise, then you can turn off message requests by visiting your account settings online.
The Messenger and Notifications section allows you to toggle off message requests entirely—no pop-ups or texts will alert the user of a new message from another member in your Discord community.
How Do I Turn Them Off?
- Log in to your account to access the Settings page.
- Click “Messages and Notifications.” This opens up your Message and Notification settings page.
- Toggle off notifications for text messages and emails.
Here’s how to turn off Discord message requests, both on PC and the mobile app:
From Non-Friends:
PC:
- At the bottom left of Discord, you can access the user settings.
- Scroll down to the Privacy & Safety section and select Privacy.
- In the Privacy Settings, toggle off the switch for “Allow direct messages from anyone.”
Mobile App:
- User Settings can be found in the bottom left corner of the Discord app after tapping the gear icon.
- Scroll down to the Privacy & Safety section and select Privacy.
- In the Privacy Settings, toggle off the switch for “Allow direct messages from anyone.”
From a Specific Person:
PC:
- Right-click on the user’s name in the server list or direct message list.
- Select “Block” from the dropdown menu.
Mobile App:
- Tap and hold on to the user’s name in the server list or direct message list.
- Select “Block” from the options that appear.
In addition to preventing direct messages from users, blocking a user will also prevent them from seeing your online status or sending you server invites. Note that you can unblock a user at any time by following similar steps and selecting “Unblock.”
FAQ
How to restrict DMs on Discord?
2. Scroll down to the Privacy & Safety section and select Privacy.
3. In the Privacy Settings, toggle off the switch for “Allow direct messages from anyone.”
4. It is also possible to toggle off the switch for “Allow direct messages from server members.”
By turning off both switches, you will no longer receive direct messages from anyone on Discord unless they are on a server with you and you have specifically enabled DMs from server members.
How Do I Enable Message Requests On Discord?
2. Scroll down to the Privacy & Safety section and select Privacy.
3. In the Privacy Settings, toggle the switch to “Allow direct messages from anyone.”
4. Alternatively, you can turn on “Allow direct messages from server members.”
With these changes, you will receive direct messages from people not on your friends list and/or server members, depending on which switch(es) you have enabled.
Final Words
In conclusion, Discord’s message request feature allows you to receive direct messages from users who are not on your friends list. You can easily control who can send you message requests by adjusting your privacy settings in the Discord app.
Whether you choose to allow message requests from anyone, just server members, or neither, you have the power to customize your Discord experience to suit your preferences.
