While UCI IT does not officially manage or run Discord servers for the campus, many UCI affiliates are known to manage or use privately run instances for UCI related discussion. Below are some tips to keep yourself safe when using Discord (or any similar service, such as Slack) and how to configure a secure Discord server if you run one yourself.
Keeping Your Account Secure
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- Four Steps to a Safer Account | Discord Safety
- Use strong passwords and enable multi-factor authentication
- Review your privacy settings and sensitive media filters
- Beware of phishing and suspicious links and files
- Block and report suspicious users
- Disable Auto-embed Display of Images
- Four Steps to a Safer Account | Discord Safety
Keeping Your Server Secure
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- How to Protect Your Server from Raids 101 – Discord
- Auto Moderation in Discord
- Protecting Against Scams on Discord
- Be mindful of where invite links are shared
- Properly validate (manually or phone verification) and authorize new users before they are given permission to read and post content