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? Heres 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 dotsnext 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 selectSettings.
- 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 persons name.
From iOS App
- Choose the Menubutton 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 persons name.
From Android App
- Select the Menuicon 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.
You can unblock friends in the Blocked users section by selecting the Unblock button next to the persons name.