Protect Your Privacy
Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication on all your accounts. Set your profiles to private and limit visibility to people you actually know. Never share personal details such as your home address, phone number, or school name with strangers online.
Think Before You Post
Once content is published online, it can be extremely difficult to fully remove. Before posting a message or image, ask yourself: Could this hurt or embarrass someone? Remember that tone is nearly impossible to read in text alone, and your words may reach a far larger audience than intended.
Block and Report
Every major social media platform provides built-in tools to block harmful users and report abusive content. Use them immediately when you encounter bullying behavior. Your report not only protects you — it contributes to keeping the entire community safer.
Limit Screen Exposure
Take regular, intentional breaks from social media and be selective about the online communities you join. Reducing time spent in toxic or unmoderated spaces significantly lowers your risk of encountering cyberbullying and helps protect your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Talk to Someone You Trust
If you witness or experience cyberbullying, do not stay silent. Speak with a trusted adult — a parent, teacher, or school counselor. Silence allows harmful behavior to continue. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and support is always available to you.
What if it already happened?
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing cyberbullying, learn how to respond.
Response Guide →