How to Block Someone on Facebook

Blocking someone on Facebook will automatically unfriend them, and they will no longer see your profile or contact you. Also, they will not be able to tag you in any posts, comments, or photos, invite you to any events or groups, chat with you, or add you as a friend. They also will not be able to find you in a search.

If you’re looking to Block an annoying Facebook friend or perhaps an ex, this guide shows you how to do this on both a computer and phone.

Blocking someone on Facebook using a PC/Mac

You can block people on a PC or Mac easily by using one of the following methods.

Blocking From User’s Profile

1. Search for the person you want to block from the Facebook search bar, as shown in the picture below.
   

   

2. Go to their profile and click the three dots menu on the right side. Select Block from the drop-down menu.
   

   

3. Select Confirm from the prompt, and you will be all done!
   

   

Blocking From Settings & Privacy

1. Go to Facebook and log in. 
2. Now, click on the arrow icon on the top right corner to open the menu. 
3. From the drop-down list, click Settings & privacy.
   

   

4. Here, go to Settings.
   

   

5. Now, select Blocking from the left side. In the Block Users section, type in the name of the person you want to block and select Block.
   

   

6. Once you click block, you will see a new dialogue box named Block people. Select the person you want to block and click the small block button next.
   

   

7. A prompt will ask you if you want to block the person.
8. Select Block (person’s name) option, and that’s it!

Blocking only messages and calls

If you don’t want to block someone but want to stop receiving messages and calls from them, there is a way to do this. You will be able to see each other’s profiles and activity but won’t be able to send and receive messages.

1. Sign in to your Facebook account and click on the arrow icon on the top right corner to open the menu. 
2. From the drop-down list, click Settings & privacy.
   

   

3. Here, go to Settings.
   

   

4. Now, scroll down to Block Messages and type the person’s name you don’t want to receive messages from.
   

   

5. Once you select the person, there will be two options. Select Block messages and calls from these options.
   

   

6. There will be a confirmation prompt—select Block.
   

   

7. Now, click Done.
   

   

Blocking someone on Facebook using iPhone or Android

If you want to block a Facebook contact on your mobile phone, there are a few different ways you can do it. 

Blocking from the user’s profile page

1. Open the Facebook app on your phone and go to the profile of the person you want to block.
   

   

2. Now, tap the three dots on the right under their profile picture.
   

   

3. Select Block.
   

   

4. Now, in the confirmation prompt, tap Block again to finalize it.

   

Blocking From Settings & Privacy

1. Tap the menu icon in the top right corner of the screen (three horizontal lines).
   

   

2. Click the Gear icon in the top right corner to go to Settings & privacy.
   

   

3. Scroll down to Audience and visibility and go to Blocking.
   

   

4. Now, click Add To Block List.
   

   

5. Type in the name of the person you want to block. From the list of people, click Block next to the one you want.
   

   

6. Read the confirmation prompt and tap Block.
   

   

   Note: If you block someone on Facebook and then unblock them, you will need to wait 48 hours to block them again.