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Tired of being bombarded with messages from someone on Facebook Messenger? Here's how you can block them on the app.

Do you have a friend or acquaintance on Facebook who's sending messages that are just too weird, annoying, or downright rude?

Here's how you can block and unblock this kind of user on Messenger while still maintaining them as a friend on Facebook.

Why It's Sometimes Okay to Block Users on Messenger

First of all, it's important to note that there are some cases where you might want or need to block someone on Facebook Messenger. For example:

If you don't know the person very well, but they continue to send you messages and won't leave you alone after you've told them "no" several times.
They're sending a bunch of spam messages to your Facebook inbox with links and advertisements.
If the person is sending you messages that are threatening or harassing you.
You still want to maintain them as a friend on your Facebook account, but they're starting to get on your nerves with their messages.

In all of these cases, it would be okay, if not necessary, to block such persons from contacting you on Messenger. Keep in mind that you can still be friends on Facebook with a person you've blocked on Messenger.

How to Block a User on Messenger

If you've decided that the person messaging you has reached a point where it is better to block them from contacting you directly on Messenger, here's how you can do so:

Launch the Messenger app on your device.
Open your chat with the user.
Tap the information icon (the "i" in a circle).
Scroll down and tap Block.
Tap the circled dash icon in the Block messages and calls section.
Select Block to confirm.

You've just blocked that user on Messenger. They'll no longer be able to send you direct messages but will still be able to interact with your posts on Facebook. You can also block them on Facebook, if you want to.

How to Unblock a User on Messenger

If you've blocked someone on Messenger by mistake or if the reason behind your block no longer applies, here's how to reverse it:

Open the old chat with the user.
Tap Unblock on the chat page.
Tap the circled dash icon in the Unblock messages and calls section.
Confirm unblock by tapping Unblock in the confirmation prompt.

Once you've unblocked the user, they'll once again be able to contact you directly on Messenger. You can block them again if needed or if that behavior returns in the future.

Take Control of Your Messenger DMs

Now that you know how to block and unblock a user on Messenger, you can feel more in control of who is messaging your account. If someone is sending messages that are inappropriate or otherwise unwanted, consider blocking them for good measure.

While it is a good idea to allow some people the opportunity to change their behavior, it's also a good idea to protect your account from ongoing harassment by blocking those users on Messenger.

You can unblock from mobile and desktop apps, as well as from the web

Published on September 7, 2022

What to Know

Mobile: Chats > profile picture > Privacy > Blocked Accounts > Unblock Messages and Calls > Unblock.
Web: Chats > Preferences > Manage Blocking > Blocking > Block messages > Edit.
Desktop: Click profile picture > Preferences > Account Settings > Blocking > Block Messages > Unblock.

This article explains how to unblock someone on Facebook Messenger.

How Do I Unblock Someone on Facebook Messenger?

If you've put someone into digital timeout and want to give them a second chance, how you do it depends on the platform you use.

Unblocking In the Facebook Messenger App

The mobile app makes it easy to unblock in just a few taps.

In the app, tap your profile picture in the top left part of the screen.
Once in the Chats menu, tap Privacy to gain access to your app's privacy settings.
Once in the Privacy page, tap Blocked accounts.
From here, tap the person you'd like to unblock. Confirm your selection.

How to Unblock On the Facebook Website

You can easily unblock someone you've blocked on Messenger right from Facebook's site.

Click the Messenger icon on the top right of the screen. Then click the three-dot menu and select Block settings.
Click the Edit button to the right of Block users.
Once at the Block messages pop-up menu, click See your blocked list to see who you've blocked.
Find the individual you want to unblock and click the Unblock button to the right of their profile picture and name.

How to Unblock On Messenger's Website

In addition to unblocking on Facebook itself, you can unblock right from Messenger's site, too.

While Messenger on the web, click your profile picture in the top left and select Preferences.
On the Preferences prompt, scroll down to the bottom and click Manage blocking.
By clicking Manage blocking, you are redirected to the Blocking settings of your Facebook account. From here, click Block messages > See your blocked list.
At the following prompt, find the person you'd like to unblock and click the Unblock button next to their name and profile picture.

How to Unblock In the Messenger Desktop App

Unblocking can be done from the Messenger app on your computer:

Click your profile picture in the bottom left corner of the Messenger app and select Preferences.
At the Preferences screen, select Account Settings. This will open your default browser and take you to your Facebook account settings.
Once at the Settings page for your Facebook profile, select Blocking.
Once at the Blocking page, select the Edit button to the right of Block messages.
Select See your blocked list, and then just click Unblock next to the person you want to unblock.

FAQ

Why can't I unblock someone on Facebook Messenger?
If you don't see the option to unblock some on Messenger, it could be because you blocked them on Facebook. Unblock them on Facebook and try again.
How do I know if I've been blocked on Facebook Messenger?
To find out if you've been blocked on Facebook Messenger, send the person a message. If it goes through, they haven't blocked you. If you can view the person's Facebook profile, they may have blocked you on Messenger but not on Facebook.
How do I delete messages on Facebook Messenger?
To delete messages in the Facebook Messenger app, tap and hold a message, then tap Remove > Remove for You. On Facebook.com, hover the cursor over a message and select the three dots > Remove.

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Why can't I unblock someone on Messenger?

If you've followed the steps above but the 'Unblock Messages and Calls' button is greyed out, it is because you've blocked them on Facebook and not just their messages and calls. You can tap on the 'Unblock on Facebook' option to begin communicating with the other person again.

How can I see my block list on Messenger?

Step 1: Tap your profile picture in the top-left corner of the Messenger home screen. Step 2: Tap “People.” Step 3: Tap “Blocked.” This will take you to a list of the users you've blocked on Messenger and/or Facebook.

How long does it take to unblock someone on Messenger?

How long do you have to wait before you can unblock someone on Facebook? If you block someone and then unblock them, you need to wait 48 hours until you can friend them again.