Block People on Facebook

Is there someone on Facebook you'd rather not see? Never fear — you don't have to put up with online harassers any longer. With Facebook's built-in blocking tools, you can decide that you never want to see someone on Facebook again. Best of all, this only takes a few clicks!

Steps

Using the Privacy Settings Menu

  1. Click the "Privacy Settings" button in the top right corner. Start by logging into your Facebook account. On your home screen, look for a small icon in the top right corner that looks like a padlock next to a few lines. Click this button.[1]
  2. Click "How do I stop someone from bothering me?" This will cause a new menu box to open. Here, you'll see a brief explanation of how blocking people on Facebook works.
  3. Type in the name or email of the person you'd like to block. Click "Block" to continue. This won't block the person yet — you still need to confirm your choice.
    • Keep in mind that some people don't use their real name for their Facebook account. If this is true for the person who's been bothering you, you may need to search for this person's "joke" name or use their email address.
  4. Click "Block" on the next window. Once you hit the first "Block" button, a new window will pop up with a list of results that match your search. Find the person you want, then click "block" next to his or her name.
    • This will cause one final window to pop up. This window will explain, in detail, exactly what blocking means for your Facebook relationship with this person. Click the "Block" button here to finalize your choice. The person won't be blocked until you finish this step.

Using the Person's Profile

  1. Go to the profile of the person you wish to block. It's also possible to block someone who's blocking you directly from his or her profile page. This is convenient if you can't find this person with the method above.
  2. Click the "..." button near the top of the page. On the person's profile page, you should see several grey buttons to the right of their name and picture. On the far right, you'll see a button that looks like three dots (it's usually next to "Message"). Click this.
  3. Select "Block" from the menu. A list of options should drop down from the "..." button. At the bottom, you should see "Block". Click this.
  4. Click "Confirm" to complete the process. A window will pop up explaining the details of the blocking process to you. To finish, click "Confirm" at the bottom. This will block this person.

Blocking Options on Mobile

  1. Use the "Settings" menu to block on Android and Apple devices. The way to block people on the Facebook app is very similar for both the Android and Apple apps. Follow the directions below if you are using either app — there are only very minor differences between the two, which are noted below.[2][3]
    • Visit the profile page of the person you want to block.
    • On Android, click the button on the right side of the screen that looks like three dots. On Apple, this button will look like a square with an arrow pointing out of it.
    • Select "Block" from the menu. Click "Block" again to confirm your choice.
  2. Use the swipe menu to block on Windows devices. If you have a Windows phone, it's also quite easy to block people. Follow the instructions below:[4]
    • Swipe in from the right side of the screen. Tap "Settings." You can also press the windows logo key + I.
    • Tap "Account Settings." Next, tap "Blocking."
    • Enter the name of the person you want to block. Tap "Block" to confirm.
  3. Use the "Settings & Privacy" option to block on any phone. If you can't' use the options above to block someone, this should work on any smartphone. For this, you'll need to use your phone's internet browser — not the Facebook app. Follow the instructions below:[5]
    • Open the browser and go to m.facebook.com.
    • Click "Settings & Privacy" (should be at the bottom of any page).
    • Click "Blocking." Type in the name or email address of the person you want to block.
    • Click "Block."

Unblocking Someone

  1. Click the "Privacy Settings" button in the top right corner. If you decide that someone you've previously blocked deserves another chance, you can unblock this person in just a few steps. Start by clicking the button in the top right corner of the Facebook page that looks like a padlock next to a few lines. This will bring up the "Privacy Settings" menu.
    • This button is the same one used in the first method above.
  2. Click "How do I stop someone from bothering me?" This is just like what you would do if you wanted to block someone in the first place.
  3. Click "View all blocked users." This link is right below the text box you use to search for people to block.
  4. Click the "Unblock" button next to the people you want to unblock. A window will pop up showing you the names of people you have blocked. Clicking the "Unblock" button will bring up a small confirmation window. Click "Confirm" to finish.
    • Note that, after you unblock someone, you will not be able to re-block this person for 48 hours.
  5. Send another friend request if you want to be friends again. Unblocking someone doesn't automatically make this person your Facebook friend again. For this, you'll need to send a friend request and the person you've unblocked will need to accept it.



Tips

  • If you want to block someone because they are are being hurtful, obscene, or abusive, consider reporting them first. To do this, click the "V" in the top right of the offending post, then select "Report" from the options. You can view the Facebook terms of service here if you want to check whether someone's conduct is worth reporting.
  • If someone's bothering you on Facebook, blocking isn't your only option. For example, if you'd like to remain Facebook friends with this person but you want to stop getting their annoying status updates, consider "unfollowing" person. You'll stay friends, but they won't show up in your news feed any more. You can do this by clicking the "V" in the top right of one of their posts, then selecting "Unfollow."[6]

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/168009843260943
  2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/android-app/168009843260943
  3. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/iphone-app/168009843260943?rdrhc
  4. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/windows/168009843260943?rdrhc
  5. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/everyphone-standard/168009843260943
  6. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/335291769884272/
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