How to Unfriend Someone on Discord?
Discord is becoming more and more popular as a communication and gaming platform, with millions of gamers using Discord every day to communicate with one another. As Discord has grown, so have the number of people you are likely to encounter with in chats, and the likelihood that you may need to unfriend someone in order to keep a comfortable chat environment. Here’s a guide for how to unfriend someone on Discord.
How to Find and Access Friends List
The first step in removing someone from your friends list is finding the Friends List tab. Here are the steps for how to find your Friends List on Discord:
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Log in to your Discord account by going to the Discord website or by downloading the Discord app to your device.
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Go to the home screen of your account.
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On the left-hand sidebar, you will find the Friends List button.
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Click on the Friends List tab to access your current friends list.
How to Unfriend Someone on Discord
Once you’ve accessed your Friends List, this is how to unfriend someone on Discord:
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Locate the user you want to unfriend.
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Click the red X on the right side of their profile.
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Select “Yes” when prompted to confirm if you want to remove them from your friends list.
Your friend will now be unfriended. They will not be able to message you in any of your public or private conversations, and you will no longer appear as “Friends” from each other’s perspective.
What Happens After Unfriending Someone
Once you’ve unfriended someone, you will no longer be able to message them, tag them in conversations, or access their data on Discord.
However, the user will still be able to see your profile and messages if you are in a chat together. They can also send you messages, although you will not be alerted to them (unless you opt-in to relevant server notifications).
Benefits of Unfriending on Discord
• Helps you manage your list of contacts more effectively, without having to scroll through a long list of contacts to find the ones you want to interact with.
• Keeps unwanted messages or conversations out of your inbox.
• Allows you to have more control over who can access and view your profile.
• Prevents you from being contacted by someone who is no longer in your contacts list.
Why You Need to Unfriend Someone
There are numerous reasons why you may need to unfriend someone. Here are some common scenarios:
• They are harassing or being rude to others in the chat.
• You are uncomfortable with their presence in the chat.
• You have no interest in maintaining a relationship with them.
• You have had a falling out and need to prevent any further contact.
• They are using their account to spread offensive or malicious content.
Unfriending someone on Discord can be as simple as clicking the red X on their profile and confirming you want to remove them. However, it is important to keep in mind that you may still be connected in certain chats, or that they may still be able to view your profile and messages. By unfriending someone, you are able to take back control over your chat environment and maintain the kind of conversation you want to have.
