Discord 101: A Parent’s Guide to Discord Safety Settings

This an educational resource created by ClickSafe Intelligence to help parents and guardians understand and navigate Discord, a popular communication platform among teens and gamers. It explains the structure of Discord, including servers and channels, outlines who typically uses the app, and emphasizes the platform’s lack of robust safety features for younger users. The guide introduces the Family Center—a limited parental monitoring tool—and offers practical best practices for ensuring children's safety, such as open communication, monitoring friends lists, and recognizing red flags in messages. Overall, the guide equips caregivers with the knowledge needed to engage with their children’s online activity and use Discord more safely.