Want to block somebody from seeing your Facebook profile? Or did you block somebody, then decide that you want them to be a part of your Facebook experience after all? Here’s how to block and unblock people on Facebook.
Desktop Site
Blocking – Option 1
From the profile of the person you wish to block, select the icon with three dots next to the “Message” button, then choose “Block“.
Blocking – Option 2
- Login to your Facebook account.
- Select the arrow at the upper-right portion of the screen, then choose “Settings“.
- Choose “Blocking” on the left pane.
- In the “Block users” area, type a “Name” or “Email“, then click “Block” to search. A list of names will appear where you can select “Block“.
Unblocking
If you ever wish to undo a block on a person, simply click the Unblock link next to the name to let the person see your profile again, then click Confirm on the dialog that appears afterwards.
Mobile Site
- Select the Menu icon at the upper-left portion of the screen.
- Scroll down and select “Account Settings“.
- Choose “Blocking“.
- Search for a name in the “Type a name or email” field, then select the “Block” button.
You can unblock users in the “Blocked users” section by selecting the “Unblock” button next to the person’s name.
iOS App
- Choose the “More” button at the lower-right side of the screen.
- Scroll down and select “Settings“.
- Choose “Blocking“.
- Search for a name in the “Type a name or email” field, then select the “Block” button.
You can unblock users in the “Blocked users” section by selecting the “Unblock” button next to the person’s name.
Android App
- Select the Menu icon at the upper-right portion of the screen.
- Scroll down and select “Account Settings“.
- Select “Blocking“.
- Search for a name in the “Type a name or email” field, then select the “Block” button.
You can unblock users in the “Blocked users” section by selecting the “Unblock” button next to the person’s name.
Jim Watson says
The name of the person I blocked does NOT show up in the list of blocked people. Now what? How can I unblock someone whose name isn’t there?
Craig Hancock says
For some reason when I try to unblock the person, the unlock box isn’t responding and therefore i cant unblock them! Please help! Thanks!
Rachel says
How do I unblock someone who’s name doesn’t appear on my blocked list? I did block this person a year ago and now their name doesn’t show on my block list to unblock them. Please HELP!!!!!
Febra says
How do I unblock someone?
Hi Susan You can try this!
To unblock someone:
1.Click in the upper-right corner of your homepage and select How do I stop someone from bothering me?
2.Click View All Blocked Users.
3.Click Unblock next to the name of the person you want to unblock.
Note: This will not automatically add the person back to your friends list. If you want to become friends with this person again, you’ll need to send them a new friend request.
Susan says
Hi — I blocked someone on FB (that I thought may have blocked me — yeah, I know, pretty petty… :) ) using their URL. I then decided to unblock them, however, they don’t show up on my list! How do I unblock them if their name doesn’t show? Thanks.