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diff --git a/doc/user/report_abuse.md b/doc/user/report_abuse.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2b585315326 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/user/report_abuse.md @@ -0,0 +1,68 @@ +--- +stage: none +group: unassigned +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments +--- + +# Report abuse **(FREE)** + +You can report abuse from other GitLab users to GitLab administrators. + +A GitLab administrator [can then choose](admin_area/review_abuse_reports.md) to: + +- Remove the user, which deletes them from the instance. +- Block the user, which denies them access to the instance. +- Or remove the report, which retains the user's access to the instance. + +You can report a user through their: + +- [Profile](#reporting-abuse-through-a-users-profile) +- [Comments](#reporting-abuse-through-a-users-comment) +- [Issues and Merge requests](#reporting-abuse-through-a-users-issue-or-merge-request) + +## Reporting abuse through a user's profile + +To report abuse from a user's profile page: + +1. Click on the exclamation point report abuse button at the top right of the + user's profile. +1. Complete an abuse report. +1. Click the **Send report** button. + +## Reporting abuse through a user's comment + +To report abuse from a user's comment: + +1. Click on the vertical ellipsis (⋮) more actions button to open the dropdown. +1. Select **Report as abuse**. +1. Complete an abuse report. +1. Click the **Send report** button. + +NOTE: +A URL to the reported user's comment is pre-filled in the abuse report's +**Message** field. + +## Reporting abuse through a user's issue or merge request + +The **Report abuse** button is displayed at the top right of the issue or merge request: + +- When **Report abuse** is selected from the menu that appears when the + **Close issue** or **Close merge request** button is clicked, for users that + have permission to close the issue or merge request. +- When viewing the issue or merge request, for users that don't have permission + to close the issue or merge request. + +With the **Report abuse** button displayed, to submit an abuse report: + +1. Click the **Report abuse** button. +1. Submit an abuse report. +1. Click the **Send report** button. + +NOTE: +A URL to the reported user's issue or merge request is pre-filled +in the abuse report's **Message** field. + +## Managing abuse reports + +Admins are able to view and resolve abuse reports. +For more information, see [abuse reports administration documentation](admin_area/review_abuse_reports.md). |