How to Block and Report Users Using Your PS4 or PlayStation App
Multiplayer gaming can be a great way for you to make new friends with common interests, but it can also be a way to receive abuse or spam from other users.
If you have a PlayStation Network account, you may have received unwanted messages and be wondering whether you can block and report somebody. You can, and it’s very simple.
How to Block and Report Somebody on PlayStation 4
Blocking someone using your PS4 can be done in a few simple steps:
You’ve now blocked the user, meaning they are unable to see you online or send messages to you. Keep in mind that you can reverse this at any time by going to theirProfileand pressingUnblock.
If you’re finding yourself the target of multiple harassing users, you may want to considerchanging your PS4 profile pictureand username in order to make it harder to find again.
If you want to report a particular message from the blocked user, you will have to:
you could also report a user’s profile by:
You will now have reported their profile, leaving it at the hands of PlayStation’s moderators to review your report. Note that the moderators usually message you with a decision regarding whether they acted on your report.
Keep in mind that they do not react kindly to frequent false reports, but always follow your gut when you believe you’ve been sent inappropriate messages or content from another user.
How to Block and Report Someone on the PlayStation App
There are manythings you can do on the PlayStation app, including blocking or reporting users. To block or report a user do the following:
The system for reporting or blocking users on the PlayStation app could be streamlined, but it is pretty simple to do this and prevent the user from causing you any more problems.
To report a user’s individual message, do the following:
No More Unwanted Interactions on the PlayStation 4
By following the steps, you will have blocked and/or reported a user or their messages to you. This should mean that you get some peace now and don’t have to worry about interacting with mean users, but if you ever find yourself in this position in the future you may always follow the steps again.
It can be alarming to face inappropriate content online, and even more alarming if it’s your child facing it. If you’re a parent worried that your child will encounter an inappropriate user on the PS4 again, then you could consider setting up parental controls.
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