---
title: "Discord Support: In-App Reports"
description: "How native in-app reports operate inside Discord and preserve immutable forensic evidence."
---

## Native In-App Reporting

The **In-App Reports** system is the primary mechanism utilized by Discord Trust & Safety to investigate violations of Community Guidelines and Terms of Service.

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                 IN-APP REPORTING PIPELINE                   │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 1. Right-click offending message → "Report Message"         │
│ 2. Select specific infraction policy category               │
│ 3. Discord extracts cryptographic signature of the payload  │
│ 4. Trust & Safety receives verifiable context and metadata  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

### Why Use In-App Reports Over Screenshots
* **Evidentiary Integrity**: Screenshots can easily be manipulated or forged using image editors or DOM inspection; native reports query Discord's internal immutable ledger directly.
* **Prioritized Triage**: Automated heuristic pipelines immediately escalate reports involving minor safety, violent extremism, and high-velocity scams.