Safety Card: Discord
Discord is an online platform aimed at gamers. The platform is available through web browsers, a mobile app, and it can also be accessed via Xbox. Discord’s Terms of Service reguires its users to be 13+ to use the platform. It allows users to interact using voice, text an images through closed estric groups known as ‘servers’. R ti e o g n
A Stay safe on Discord using the instructions on Blocking, Safe Direct Messaging 13+ and Privacy below: Safe Direct Messaging Automatically scan and delete messages you recieve:
Tap on your profile picture in the bottom right corner.
Tap on Privacy & Safety.
Select from the three options ‘Keep me safe’, ‘My friends are nice’ and ‘Do not scan’. Block Block a user using these simple instructions: On the users profile, tap on
Tap on Block. Privacy Control who can add you as a friend: Tap on your profile picture in the bottom right corner.
Tap on Privacy & Safety.
Scroll down to ‘Who can add you as a friend’. Select from the three options ‘Everyone’, ‘Friends of For more apps visit; Friends’ and ‘Server Members’. oursafetycentre.com
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v2 Safety Card: Facebook
Facebook is one of the world’s largest social media platforms, with over 2.27 billion active monthly users. It allows individuals to create profiles, upload photos and videos, connect with family and friends and share content from elsewhere on the web. estric R ti e o g n Stay safe on Facebook using the instructions on Privacy, Blocking & Reporting below: A 13+ Privacy Adjust your privacy settings on your Facebook account:
Tap on in the bottom right hand corner.
Scroll down and tap on Settings & Privacy.
Select Privacy Shortcuts. Block Block a user using these simple instructions: Click on the user’s profile and then tap on the icon.
Tap on Block.
To confirm, tap onblock again. Report Report a user using these simple instructions: Click on the user’s profile and then tap on the icon.
Scroll down and tap on Find Support or Report Profile.
Select what you think is wrong with the post. For more apps visit; Once you select an option that suits you, tap it and then tap oursafetycentre.com submit to Facebook for review.
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v3 Safety Card: Hoop
Hoop is an app that lets its users “make new connections”. Users can access the platform using their Snapchat account, which then pulls their Bitmoji character across however their username remains private. Users can also add their Hoop profile to their Snapchat story estric to encourage others to download and use the App. R ti e o g n
A Stay safe on Hoop using the instructions on Reporting & Blocking below. 13+
Report Report a user using these simple instructions; Tap on at the top right of the users profile.
Tap on Report this user.
Select a reason for reporting the user
Tap on Report this user.
Block Block a user using these simple instructions;
Tap on at the top right of the users profile.
Tap on Block this user.
The user is now blocked.
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v1 Safety Card: Instagram
Instagram is a mobile based photo-sharing app which allows users to share pictures and videos either publicly or privately. Just like other social networks, you can interact with other users on Instagram by following them, commenting on their posts, liking their posts, tagging and private messaging. estric Keep in mind that when your profile is created and set to public, anyone can find and R ti e o g n view your profile, along with all of your photos and videos. A 13+ Stay safe on Instagram using the instructions on Privacy, Blocking & Reporting below:
Privacy Set your account to private using these simple instructions: On your profile tap in the top right corner then tap on Settings. Scroll down and tap on Privacy. At the top beside Private Account swipe the tab to the right so it appears blue, this means your account is now private.
Block Block a user using these simple instructions: On the users profile, tap on the Tap Block. Tap Block again to be extra sure the contact has been blocked. Report Report a user using these simple instructions: Locate the image you wish to report. For more apps visit;
Tap on the icon. oursafetycentre.com
Tap Report.
Then select why you are reporting and submit.
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v4 Safety Card: Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is a free encrypted, instant mobile messaging app owned by Facebook. The App lets users add short videos, voice messages and GIFs to instant messages. estric Users can send messages to individual people or in group chats, with similar R ti e o features to WhatsApp. g n
A 13+ Stay safe on Facebook Messenger using the instructions on Privacy, Blocking and Reporting: Privacy Adjust your privacy settings on your Facebook account: On your chat screen tap on your profile photo in the top left corner.
Scroll down and select Active Status.
Swipe the tab to the right so it appears green. Block Block a user using these simple instructions: Tap on the user’s profile picture that you want to block.
Scroll down and tap Block.
Here you can block on Messenger and on Facebook. Report Report a user using these simple instructions: Tap on the user’s profile picture that you want to block.
Scroll down and tap Something’s Wrong.
Let Messenger know why you want to report them For more apps visit; Tap on Send Feedback. oursafetycentre.com
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v4 Safety Card: Reddit
Reddit is an entertainment, social networking, and news platform where registered community members can submit content, such as text posts or direct links, making it essentially an outline bulletin board. You can download it as an App on to your phone or visit the website online. estric The idea of Reddit is that the best content, or most popular will make it to the front R ti e o g n page of the platform. A 13+ Stay safe on Reddit using the instructions on Reporting and Blocking below:
Report Report a post using these simple instructions: On the post you want to report, tap on
Tap on Report.
Select a reason for your report and follow the instructions.
The user has now been reported.
Block Block a user using these simple instructions: On the users profile tap on in the top right corner
Tap on Block User.
Tap on Block.
The user is now blocked.
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v2 Safety Card: Roblox
Roblox is a platform where users can access lots of games created by other users and it even provides the opportunity to design and create your own games. As there is a public forum on Roblox, children and young people could potentially be exposed to strangers and inappropriate content. estric R ti e o g n Stay safe on Roblox using the instructions on Privacy, Reporting and Blocking below: A 13+
Privacy Set your account to private using these simple instructions:
Along the bottom navigation bar tap on
Tap on Settings.
Tap on Privacy. From here you can control who messages you, invites you to servers, see your inventory and much more. Block Block a user using these simple instructions: On the users profile, tap on the
Tap Block User. Tap Block again to be extra sure the contact has been blocked. Report Report a game using these simple instructions: Underneath the game you want to report, tap on
Tap on Report.
Then select why you are reporting and tap Report Abuse. For more apps visit; oursafetycentre.com
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v2 Safety Card: Snapchat
Snapchat is used to share photos, messages and short videos and the person sending the photo or video can decide how long their friends can view it for. Content can be customised with filters, text and stickers. If the content is sent directly, it will disappear after it is viewed. Alternatively, if a user estric uploads content to their Story it will remain visible for 24 hours. Snapchat rules R ti e o g n (Terms and Conditions of Service) require you to be 13 or older to use the app. A 13+ Stay safe on Snapchat using the instructions on Privacy, Blocking & Reporting below:
Privacy Activate Ghost Mode on your Snapchat account: Open the app and tap on in the bottom navigation bar.
Tap on in the top right corner.
Swipe right on Ghost Mode.
This is Ghost Mode now activated. Block Block a user using these simple instructions;
Swipe left once you open the app.
Select the contact you want to block.
Tap on
Tap on Block. Report Report a user using these simple instructions; For more apps visit; Swipe left once you open the app. oursafetycentre.com Select on the contact you want to report.
Tap on
Tap on Report.
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v4 Safety Card: TikTok
TikTok is a free social media platform used to create and share short videos. TikTok rules require the user to be 13 or older to use it and with parental consent if you’re under 18. Users are able to create videos of themselves lip-syncing that can last up to 60 seconds. You are able to watch other user’s estric streams & videos, you may be exposed to inappropriate content. R ti e o g n
A Stay safe on TikTok using the instructions on their Digital Wellbeing section, Blocking 13+ & Reporting below. Digital Wellbeing Set up Restricted Mode, Screen Time Management on your TikTok app: Tap on in the bottom right corner of the app.
Tap on
Scroll down and tap on Digital Wellbeing.
Block Block a user using these simple instructions;
Go to the profile of the user you wish to block. Tap on
Tap on Block and then confirm. Report
Report a user using these simple instructions; Go to the profile of the user you wish to report. For more apps visit; Tap on oursafetycentre.com Select Report Account or Report Content.
Then select the reason why you are reporting.
Select Submit.
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v6 Safety Card: Twitch
Frequently dubbed “YouTube for gamers”, Twitch is a site used by gamers where they can live stream the game that they’re playing, along with a video feed of themselves. Users can follow other broadcasters for free, or else subscribe to the channel for a fee. Streamers can earn money estric from broadcasting on Twitch. R ti e o g n
A Stay safe on Twitch using the instructions on Privacy, Blocking & Reporting below. 13+ Privacy Control if your friends can see you in their list; On your home screen tap on in the top left.
Scroll down and tap on the Account Settings.
Tap on Account and My Presence Status.
Select from the three options - Online, Invisible or Busy. Block Block a user using these simple instructions; Tap on the profile picture of the user you want to block.
On the users profile tap on the in the top right corner.
Tap on Block and then confirm this by tapping on Yes. Report Report a user using these simple instructions; Tap on the profile picture of the user you want to report.
On the users profile tap on the in the top right corner.
Tap on Report, select the reason why you are reporting them, For more apps visit; provide a decription and tap on Send. oursafetycentre.com
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v4 Safety Card: Twitter
Twitter is an online social network founded in 2006. Users can share status updates, news and links with their followers as ‘tweets’. Anyone can see public tweets, and followers can like, share (‘retweet’) and reply to ‘tweets’. Users can also send private direct messages or ‘DM’ each other. estric R ti e o g n Stay safe on Twitter using the instructions on Privacy, Blocking and Reporting below: A 13+ Privacy Adjust your privacy settings on your Facebook account: On your newsfeed, swipe right and tap on Settings and Privacy
Tap on Privacy and Safety
Swipe on the top tab so it appears blue. Your tweets are now protected. Block Block a user using these simple instructions: On the users profile, tap on the in the top right corner.
Tap on Block and then Block again.
Select the reason why you are reporting them and submit. Report Report a user using these simple instructions: On the users profile, tap on the in the top right corner.
Tap on Report.
Select the reason why you are reporting them and submit. For more apps visit; oursafetycentre.com
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v2 Date Published - 03.02.20 Safety Card: WhatsApp
WhatsApp allows you to send messages, either one-on-one or in a group chat as well as calling and sharing pictures and videos.
estric WhatsApp rules (Terms and Conditions of Service) require you to be 16 or older to use R ti e o the app. It is important that you really know and trust the contacts you message and g n
A share stuff with. Anyone who has your phone number can add you on WhatsApp. 16+
Stay safe on WhatsApp using the instructions on Privacy, Blocking & Reporting below. Set your account to private using these simple instructions; Privacy Set your account to private using these simple instructions: Open the app & tap Settings in the bottom right corner.
Tap Account and then Privacy.
Tap Last Seen, Profile Photo, About, Groups and Status to change your settings for each option.
Block a user using these simple instructions; Block Block a user using these simple instructions: From your conversation, tap on the users name at the top to access their contact info.
Scroll down and tap on Block Contact.
Tap on Block. Report Report a user using these simple instructions: From your conversation, tap on the users name at the top to access their contact info. For more apps visit; Scroll down and tap on Report Contact. oursafetycentre.com
Tap on Report and then follow the instructions.
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v4 Safety Card: Wink
Wink is an app that lets you find new online friends. It’s linked directly with Snapchat and allows users to exchange profile information. Once a user has exchanged their details, their conversations continue on Snapchat. You need to be estric R ti at least 13 years old to use this App. e o g n
A Stay safe on Wink using the instructions on Reporting & Blocking below. 13+
Report Report a user using these simple instructions; Tap on at the top left of the users profile.
Tap on Report User.
Tap Yes.
The report has been sent.
Block Block a user using these simple instructions;
Tap on at the top left of the users profile.
Tap on Block User.
The user is now blocked.
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v1 Safety Card: YouTube
YouTube is an online video sharing service that can be accessed from both a range of devices. It was launched, and posted its first video, in 2005. YouTube’s rules (Terms and Conditions of Service) require you to be 13 or older to use the app. estric R ti e o g n Stay safe on YouTube using the instructions on restrict mode Filtering, Blocking A & Reporting below. 13+
Restricted Mode Turn on restricted mode filtering with these simple instructions; On your home screen tap on your profile picture in the top right corner. Scroll down and tap on
Swipe the tab to the right to activate Restricted Mode. Block Block a user using these simple instructions; Underneath the user’s video select their profile picture.
On the user’s profile select in the top right corner.
Select Block user & then select Block again. Report
Report a video using these simple instructions; Select the video you want to report and then tap
Select on Report user.
Select your reason for reporting that video and submit. For more apps visit; oursafetycentre.com
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