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Twitter reporting and blocking

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How to Block Someone on Twitter

  1. Go to the profile page of the account you wish to block.
  2. Click the more Twitter_horizontal_dots.png icon on their profile page.
  3. Select Block from the menu.
  4. Click Block to confirm.

 

How to Report a Tweet to Twitter

  1. Navigate to the Tweet you’d like to report.
  2. Tap the Twitter_horizontal_dots.png icon located at the top of the Tweet.
  3. Select Report Tweet.
  4. If you select It's abusive or harmful, Twitter will ask you to provide additional information about the issue you’re reporting. They may also ask you to select additional Tweets from the account you’re reporting.

How to Report a Direct Message to Twitter

  1. Click into or tap the Direct Message conversation and find the message you’d like to flag.
  2. Computers: Click the information Twitter_information_button.pngicon and click report@username.
    Mobile Devices: Tap and hold the message. Select Report message from the pop-up menu
  3. If you select It's abusive or harmful, Twitter will ask you to provide additional information about the issue you’re reporting. They may also ask you to select additional messages from the account you’re reporting.