If you would prefer not to receive messages from other TripAdvisor members, you can disable this feature at any time.

To turn off private messaging:

1. Go your Profile's Subscriptions.
2. Under TripAdvisor community updates, select No for Private Messaging.

If you want to use this feature, but need to block a particular member or report a message as spam or harassment, you can do so in the via your Inbox.