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Flag / Unflag User feature is an essential tool for maintaining a safe and engaging chat community. With social.plus, you can use the flag and unflag user feature to allow moderators and administrators to monitor any inappropriate behavior within a chat channel. In this section, we will discuss how to use the flag and unflag user feature of social.plus Chat SDK to maintain a safe and engaging chat community.
Flagging a user helps moderators identify potential issues without immediately taking action. It’s a reporting mechanism that requires admin review.

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How User Flagging Works

Flag User

Report users for inappropriate behavior

Unflag User

Remove flags when issues are resolved

Check Status

Verify if you’ve flagged a specific user

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Flag a User

To flag a user, call the following method: 
do {
    let unflagged = try await userRepository.flagUser(withId: "<user-id>")
} catch {
    // Handle error here
}

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Unflag a User

To unflag a user, call the following method: 
do {
    let unflagged = try await userRepository.unflagUser(withId: "<user-id>")
} catch {
    // Handle error here
}

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Check Flagged By User

To check whether a user has been flagged by the current user: 
do {
    let isFlaggedByMe = try await userRepository.isUserFlaggedByMe(withId: "<user-id>")
} catch {
    // Handle error here
}

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Best Practices

  • Provide clear reasons for flagging options
  • Show confirmation dialogs for flag actions
  • Give feedback when flag operations complete
  • Explain what happens when a user is flagged
  • Train moderators on flag review processes
  • Implement escalation procedures for serious violations
  • Handle network failures gracefully
  • Provide retry mechanisms for failed operations
  • Log flag operations for debugging
  • Show appropriate error messages to users

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Next Steps

Get User Information

Learn how to retrieve user details and flag status

User Roles & Permissions

Understand user moderation privileges