What Discord's Searchable Servers Mean for Your Privacy and…
This change could make Discord a more valuable resource for finding information, but it also raises privacy concerns for users in large public servers.
This change could make Discord a more valuable resource for finding information, but it also raises privacy concerns for users in large public servers.
Key points - Starting mid-December, messages in Discoverable Servers (1,000+ users) will be searchable on the web. - Server admins can opt out entirely or limit search to specific channels. - Users can opt out of their messages being searchable via User Settings > Data and Privacy. - Usernames and avatars will not appear in search results. - The change does not affect invite-only servers or DMs.
Timeline - Mid-December: Messages in Discoverable Servers become searchable on the web. - Now: Opt-out settings for admins and users are available.
FAQ
Q: Will my messages in private servers become searchable? A: No, the change only applies to Discoverable Servers, which are large public servers with 1,000 or more users. Invite-only servers and DMs are not affected.
Q: How do I opt out of my messages being searchable? A: Go to User Settings > Data and Privacy and opt out of allowing your messages in Discoverable Servers to appear in web searches.
Q: Will my username be shown in search results? A: No, usernames and avatars will not be displayed alongside messages in search results.
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