Have you ever wanted to block someone on Messenger, but weren’t sure how to do it? Whether it’s a spam account or someone you don’t want to talk to anymore, Messenger allows you to easily block and unblock people. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to block someone on Messenger.
Step 1: Open the Messenger App and Find the Person You Want to Block
The first step to blocking someone on Messenger is to open the Messenger app and find the person you want to block. You can do this by searching for their name in the search bar at the top of the app, or by scrolling through your messages until you find their conversation.
Step 2: Tap on the Person’s Name to Open the Conversation
Once you’ve found the person you want to block, tap on their name to open the conversation. This will take you to the conversation screen where you can see all of your messages with that person.
Step 3: Tap on the Person’s Profile Picture to Open Their Profile
To block someone on Messenger, you need to open their profile. To do this, tap on their profile picture in the top left corner of the conversation screen. This will open their Messenger profile.
Step 4: Tap on the “Block” Option
Once you’re on the person’s Messenger profile, you’ll see an option to “Block” them. Tap on this option to block the person. You’ll be asked to confirm that you want to block them, so make sure you’re certain before you proceed.
Step 5: Confirm That You Want to Block the Person
After you tap on the “Block” option, Messenger will ask you to confirm that you want to block the person. Tap on “Block” again to confirm that you want to block the person. Once you do this, the person will no longer be able to message you on Messenger or see your Messenger profile.
How to Unblock Someone on Messenger
If you ever want to unblock someone on Messenger, you can easily do so by following these steps:
- Open the Messenger app and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner.
- Scroll down and tap on “Privacy.”
- Tap on “Blocked People.”
- Find the person you want to unblock and tap on the “Unblock” option next to their name.
- Confirm that you want to unblock the person.
FAQs
Can the Person I Blocked on Messenger See My Profile?
No, once you block someone on Messenger, they won’t be able to see your Messenger profile.
Can I Still See Messages from the Person I Blocked on Messenger?
No, once you block someone on Messenger, you won’t be able to see any messages from them.
Will the Person I Blocked on Messenger Know That They’ve Been Blocked?
No, the person you block on Messenger won’t receive a notification that they’ve been blocked. However, they may notice that they can no longer message you or see your Messenger profile.