Go toFacebook.comin a web web app.
Select theAccounticon (down arrow).
From the left menu pane, selectBlocking.
In theBlock Usersbox, enter the name of the person or page you want to block, then selectBlock.
In theBlock Peoplelist, choose the specific person or page you want to block, and then selectBlock.
A confirmation box appears, explaining the ramifications of blocking someone.
To proceed, selectBlock [name].
You blocked the user on Facebook, and their name appears on yourBlock userslist.
SelectBlock, then selectBlockagain to confirm.
If you change your mind, selectUnblock>Confirmto unblock this user.
You’ll need to send another friend request to reinstate all contact.
After you unblock someone, you must wait a few days before you could block them again.
Go to the profile page of the person you want to block.
TapMore(three dots) under and to the right of the person’s name.
In the confirmation pop-up, tapBlockagain.
Alternatively, tap theFacebookicon in the bottom menu, and then tapSettings>Blocking.
TapAdd to blocked listand then enter the name of the person you want to block.
TapBlockand then tapBlockagain to confirm.
You blocked the person on Facebook.
To unblock the person, tap theFacebookicon in the bottom menu, and then tapSettings>Blocking.
TapUnblocknext to the name of the blocked person.
Blocking vs. Snoozing, Unfollowing, or Unfriending
Blocking is different fromunfriending,snoozing, orunfollowingsomeone.
Before you decide to block someone, see if another action might be more appropriate.
It’s easy to follow the person again if you change your mind.
If you change your mind, send them a new friend request to kickstart your relationship.
If you decide tounblockthe person, send them a new friend request.
you might block anyone on Facebook, whether they’re a current Facebook friend or not.
Reasons for Blocking Someone on Facebook
There are several reasons people block others on Facebook.
Whatever your reasons for blocking someone, blocking is anonymous.
Facebook does not notify blocked individuals of their blocked status.
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