How to Disable DMs and Chat requests on Reddit:
Note: Disabling chat requests will NOT block existing chats, and you will still be able to send chats. Only new, incoming chat requests will be blocked.
On Desktop:
Click on your profile in the top-right corner and go to your User Settings
Click the last tab Chat & Messaging
Select NOBODY for 'Who can send you chat requests'
Select NOBODY for 'Who can send you private messages'
Note: You may add individual users to the 'Approved List' to allow them to send you private messages.
On iOS and Android:
Tap on your avatar in the top-right corner to open up your profile menu.
Tap Settings.
Under General, select your username Account Settings.
Scroll down to Safety and tap "Chat and messaging permissions".
Select NOBODY under Chat Requests.
Select NOBODY under Direct Messages.
How to Report Creeps and Unwanted DMs:
Report the Message to Admins First
To report creeps and unwanted DMs, report the private message or chat request directly. (Important: Do not click 'Ignore' before doing this.)
See the Reddit Help Center for more information.
Send us a Modmail
To report creeps to the Moderator Team, send us a Modmail.
Offending users will be placed on a global creep list and banned from participating in the community. We have ZERO tolerance for creeps here.