Facebook: Block and Unblock Friends

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.

From 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 friend, 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.

From Mobile Site

Select the Menu icon at the upper-left portion of the screen.
Scroll all the way 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.

From iOS App

Choose the “Menu” button at the lower-right side of the screen.
Scroll down and select “Settings & Privacy“.
Select “Settings“.
Choose “Blocking“.
Tap “Add to Blocked List“, then 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.

From Android App

Select the Menu icon at the upper-right portion of the screen.
Scroll down and select “Settings & Privacy“.
Choose “Settings“.
Select “Blocking“.
Tap “Add to Blocked List“, then search for a name in the “Type a name or email” field, then select the “Block” button.