Safety Guide
Discord Safety Guide: Avoiding Scams, Raids, and Harassment
Rank.top Team
August 2025
Stay safe on Discord with practical steps for users and server admins. Learn how to spot the newest scams (Fake Nitro and QR token-grabs), harden your account, set up raid-resistant servers with AutoMod and verification, and handle harassment the right way.
Table of Contents
Account Security Basics
Harden your login
- Enable 2FA (TotP app). Avoid SMS-only if possible.
- Use a unique, long password stored in a password manager.
- Review active sessions and authorized apps periodically.
Link hygiene
- Never scan login QR codes sent by others; log in only from the official app.
- Hover to preview URLs; avoid link shorteners you cannot verify.
- Discord staff will never ask for your password or 2FA codes.
Common Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
Free Nitro / Giveaway Scams
Links or QR codes promising Nitro often lead to credential theft or token‑grabbing pages.
- Verify giveaways via official announcements; avoid DMs "you won!".
- Do not scan Discord QR codes outside the client's login screen.
Impersonation of Staff, Partners, or Friends
Compromised or look‑alike accounts may ask for money, codes, or "verification".
- Check profile badges; confirm via a separate channel if unsure.
- Never share passwords, 2FA codes, or recovery codes with anyone.
Phishing Servers/Bots
Fake "support" servers or bots ask for OAuth, web3 wallets, or personal info.
- Invite bots only from known sources; review requested permissions.
- Avoid connecting wallets or signing transactions prompted via DMs.
Privacy & DMs Controls
Limit who can reach you
- Settings → Privacy & Safety: enable Safe Direct Messaging.
- Disable DMs from new servers; tighten friend request options.
- Leave or mute spammy servers; prune unknown contacts.
Data & visibility
- Review connected apps; revoke anything unused or suspicious.
- Hide your activity/status when needed; limit profile links.
- Disable "message requests" from everyone if harassment spikes.
Preventing Raids (For Admins)
Verification & onboarding
- Increase server verification level; require older accounts to chat.
- Gate media/links to trusted roles; use slowmode in volatile channels.
- Stage new members in a read‑only rules channel with reaction/Forms.
AutoMod & rate limits
- Enable AutoMod keyword filters and mention/spam protections.
- Limit new accounts with Membership Screening and time‑gated roles.
- Watch audit logs; lock channels quickly during raid waves.
Tip: rehearse an incident playbook (who locks channels, who bans, who communicates). After incidents, export logs and tighten rules.
Handling Harassment
For individuals
- Block users; use "Report Spam" or in‑message ••• → Report.
- Keep evidence (message links, screenshots, user IDs) before blocking.
- Escalate to server mods; if severe, contact Discord Trust & Safety.
For moderators
- Enforce rules consistently; document actions in a mod‑only channel.
- Use timeout, kick, or ban with clear reason codes.
- Protect targets: lock DMs, move channels, or apply content filters.
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