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.