When you try to send a Direct Message to another Discord user, you may see the error message “50007 Cannot Send Messages to This User.” This error means your message cannot be delivered because of a privacy or relationship restriction set by the recipient. The user has either blocked you, disabled DMs from non-friends, or you are not sharing a mutual server with them. This article explains the exact causes of error 50007 and provides step-by-step fixes to resolve it.
Key Takeaways: Fixing Discord Error 50007
- User Settings > Privacy & Safety > Allow Direct Messages from Server Members: This setting must be enabled by the recipient for non-friend DMs to work.
- Recipient’s block list: The user may have blocked you, preventing all DMs from your account.
- Mutual server requirement: You need at least one shared server with the user to send a DM unless they have added you as a friend.
Why Discord Shows Error 50007
Error 50007 appears when Discord’s privacy filters prevent your message from reaching the recipient. The most common cause is the recipient’s privacy setting that blocks DMs from non-friends. By default, Discord allows DMs from friends only. If you are not friends with the user, you must share a server where the recipient has enabled DMs from server members. If the recipient has disabled that option, or if they have blocked you, the error triggers.
Other causes include the recipient’s account being deleted or deactivated, or a temporary Discord server outage. However, the majority of cases involve the recipient’s privacy configuration or block status. The error message itself does not distinguish between these causes, so you need to check each possibility.
Recipient Blocked You
If the recipient has added your account to their block list, Discord will show error 50007 for any DM attempt. Blocking is a unilateral action; you will not receive any notification about it. The only way to confirm a block is to check if you can see the user’s profile in a shared server. If their messages are invisible or you cannot click their name, they likely blocked you.
Privacy Settings Block Non-Friend DMs
Every Discord user can control who can send them DMs. The setting “Allow Direct Messages from Server Members” is enabled by default for all servers you join. If the recipient has disabled this option for a particular server or globally, you cannot send them a DM unless you are friends. This is the most common reason for error 50007 in shared servers.
No Mutual Server
Discord requires at least one mutual server or a friendship to send a DM. If you and the recipient have no servers in common, you cannot send a DM unless they have added you as a friend. This rule prevents unsolicited messages from strangers.
Steps to Fix Discord Error 50007
Follow these steps in order. Each step resolves a different cause of the error.
- Check if you are friends with the recipient
Open your Friends list by clicking the Discord home icon at the top left of the app. Click the “All” tab and search for the user’s name. If they appear in your friends list, the error should not occur. If they do not appear, you need to send a friend request or use a mutual server to message them. - Verify you share a mutual server
Click the user’s profile picture in any server where you both are members. If you cannot find their name or their profile does not appear, you do not share a server. Join a server that the recipient is also in, or ask them to join a server you moderate. - Ask the recipient to check their Privacy & Safety settings
If you share a server but still get error 50007, the recipient needs to go to User Settings > Privacy & Safety and enable “Allow Direct Messages from Server Members.” They can also enable “Allow friend requests” to let you send a friend request first. This setting is per-server; the recipient may have disabled it for the specific server you share. - Confirm the recipient has not blocked you
If the recipient has blocked you, you cannot send DMs. To test this, try viewing their profile in a shared server. If you see a message that says “Blocked” or their username appears in gray, they have blocked you. You cannot unblock yourself; only the recipient can remove the block. - Check if the recipient’s account is active
Deleted or deactivated accounts show error 50007. Try searching for their username in the Discord search bar. If their profile does not appear, the account may be gone. You cannot send DMs to deleted accounts. - Restart Discord and check server status
Close Discord completely and reopen it. Then check Discord’s status page at status.discord.com for any ongoing API or DM outages. If there is an outage, wait until it is resolved before trying again.
If Discord Still Shows Error 50007 After the Main Fix
You Cannot Send a Friend Request Either
If the recipient has disabled friend requests entirely, you cannot add them as a friend. This is a separate setting in User Settings > Privacy & Safety > “Who can send you a friend request.” If it is set to “Friends of Friends” or “None,” you cannot send a request. The only workaround is to use a mutual server where the recipient has enabled DMs from server members.
Error 50007 Appears in a Server Text Channel
This error usually only appears in DMs. If you see it in a server channel, it means you are trying to message a user who has left the server or whose role no longer allows them to be mentioned. The fix is to use @their-name only if they are still a member of that server.
Error 50007 on Mobile App
The same causes apply to the Discord mobile app. Clear the app cache by going to your phone’s Settings > Apps > Discord > Storage > Clear Cache. Then try sending the DM again. If the issue persists, uninstall and reinstall the app.
Discord DM Privacy Settings: Friend vs Server Member
| Item | Friends | Server Members (non-friends) |
|---|---|---|
| Default DM permission | Always allowed | Allowed only if “Allow Direct Messages from Server Members” is on |
| Requires mutual server | No | Yes |
| Can be blocked by recipient | Yes, via block list | Yes, via block list or disabling the setting |
| Error 50007 trigger | Only if blocked or account deleted | If setting off, blocked, or no mutual server |
Discord error 50007 is always caused by the recipient’s privacy configuration or block status. You cannot force a DM to go through if the recipient has disabled that channel. The most reliable fix is to become friends with the user or use a mutual server where they have enabled DMs from server members. If you cannot reach them directly, consider sending a message in a shared server channel instead.