# Safety

- [Kik Community Standards](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402358258971-Kik-Community-Standards)

Kik is about making fun, safe, and genuine connections with people from all over the world. With that mission comes a respons...

- [Kik Bot Guidelines](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/34835799386395-Kik-Bot-Guidelines)

Bots on Kik are designed to enhance the messaging experience while ensuring a safe and positive environment for all users. Li...

- [Digital Services Act (DSA) - Contact Information for Kik Users and Authorities](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/25635439826459-Digital-Services-Act-DSA-Contact-Information-for-Kik-Users-and-Authorities)

For Kik UsersIf you're a Kik user and need to report illegal content or have inquiries related to the Digital Services Act (D...

- [The dangers of using modified versions of the Kik app](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/13388329806235-The-dangers-of-using-modified-versions-of-the-Kik-app)

Kik takes the safety of our users very seriously. However, please understand that if you choose to download any modified, thi...

- [Know if you’ve been unblocked](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/13258076013979-Know-if-you-ve-been-unblocked)

There is currently no way to determine if you’ve been unblocked. To learn more about blocking tap on this article.

- [Does Kik have a guide for Law Enforcement?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402394292507-Does-Kik-have-a-guide-for-Law-Enforcement)

Our Guide for Law Enforcement is available on our online Resource Center, and includes information about how our Trust and Sa...

- [What are bots?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402400767515-What-are-bots)

Developers, brands, and Kik can create bots to communicate with any Kik user who has opted to start a conversation with them....

- [Resources for Users](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402400758427-Resources-for-Users)

General

Kids Help Phone (Canada)  
Koko  
ChildLine (UK)

Bullying and Abuse

Cyberbullying Research Center  
DoSomething.org Soc...

- [Report a group or someone in a group](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351916443-Report-a-group-or-someone-in-a-group)

Report an entire group

In the group chat, tap the Group Name > at the top of the chat  
Tap the three vertical dots icon in th...

- [Block someone](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351915803-Block-someone)

To block someone you don’t want to talk to on Kik:

From the chat with the person you want to block  
Tap thei...

- [Delete people](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402358259611-Delete-people)

For iOS  
From your main chats list:

Swipe left on the name of the person you want to delete  
Tap Delete

For Android  
From your...

- [Manage messages from new people](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351913883-Manage-messages-from-new-people)

When you receive a message from someone new, the chat with them will appear under New Chats. To manage these messages:

Go to...

- [Can people see my email address and phone number?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402358257819-Can-people-see-my-email-address-and-phone-number)

People you've talked to on Kik can only see your display name, username and profile picture. They can't see your email addres...

- [Keep your Kik account private](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351911835-Keep-your-Kik-account-private)

Here's some quick tips to help you keep your account private:

Choose a username that's hard to guess. A combination of lett...

- [Compromised accounts](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351911323-Compromised-accounts)

If you can still login to your Kik account, and you think it's been compromised, you should change your password right away.
...

- [How do I report spam on Kik?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351910555-How-do-I-report-spam-on-Kik)

The privacy and safety of our users is really important to us. Our 'Report' feature helps us keep Kik safe and fun for everyo...

- [The "Kik Team" asked for my password. Is this really you?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351908635-The-Kik-Team-asked-for-my-password-Is-this-really-you)

Nope. We'll never ask for your Kik password - promise!
If you receive a message on Kik asking for your password, or any other...

- [My username has been posted online? What can I do?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351907995-My-username-has-been-posted-online-What-can-I-do)

Contact support or the moderator for the website or forum where your username has been posted. They should be able to help re...

- [Someone has just sent me a suicidal message on Kik. What can I do?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351907099-Someone-has-just-sent-me-a-suicidal-message-on-Kik-What-can-I-do)

If someone you know is having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, you should seek help as soon as possible by contacting agenci...

- [Why is my account temporarily banned?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402344555291-Why-is-my-account-temporarily-banned)

If an account has violated our Community Guidelines, we may temporarily ban the account.
You'll be able to send and receive m...

- [What happens when I report someone with chat history?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351905691-What-happens-when-I-report-someone-with-chat-history)

When you report a user through Kik, you'll have the option to report them with chat history.
When you report with chat histor...

- [Know if you've been blocked](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351905179-Know-if-you-ve-been-blocked)

You won’t be able to directly tell if you’ve been blocked by someone on Kik.
When you've been blocked, you'...

- [Why is my account suspended?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402344555291-Why-is-my-account-suspended)

If an account has violated our Community Standards, we will permanently ban the account.
We also hold the right to terminate ...

- [How do I report a user on Kik?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402344553371-How-do-I-report-a-user-on-Kik)

If you receive unwanted messages from someone, you have the option to ‘Report’ the user. When you report a user using our in-...

- [How do I report impersonation?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402344552731-How-do-I-report-impersonation)

Kik takes reports of impersonation very seriously. When our team is notified that an account is using another individual’s pi...

- [I'm being harassed on Kik! What can I do?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351902363-I-m-being-harassed-on-Kik-What-can-I-do)

We take the safety of our users very seriously and definitely don't condone this type of behavior (which unfortunately is a r...
