How to Block/Unblock Someone on Facebook and Messenger

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How to Block/Unblock Someone on Facebook and Messenger

To block someone on Facebook:

  1. Go to the profile of the person you want to block
  2. Click on the three dots in the bottom right corner of their cover photo
  3. Select “Block” from the dropdown menu
  4. Click “Confirm” to block the person

To unblock someone on Facebook:

  1. Go to the Settings menu by clicking the downward arrow in the top right corner of your Facebook page and selecting “Settings”
  2. In the left column, click “Blocking”
  3. In the “Block users” section, you will see a list of people you have blocked. Click “Unblock” next to the name of the person you want to unblock
  4. Click “Confirm” to unblock the person

To block someone on Messenger:

  1. Open a conversation with the person you want to block
  2. Click on the person’s name at the top of the conversation
  3. Click “Block”

To unblock someone on Messenger:

  1. Go to the “Settings” menu by clicking the gear icon in the top left corner of the Messenger window
  2. Click “People”
  3. Click “Blocked”
  4. Click “Unblock” next to the name of the person you want to unblock
  5. Click “Unblock” to confirm that you want to unblock the person

Note: When you block someone on Facebook or Messenger, they will no longer be able to send you messages or interact with you (except within group conversations that you’re both a part of). They will also be removed from your friends list, if you were previously friends.