Facebook has made it relatively easy to block someone on its app, but unblocking them can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re not familiar with the process.
So how do I unblock someone on Messenger? In this article, we will walk you through the steps on how to unblock people on Facebook Messenger so you can reconnect with friends, family, or anyone you may have previously blocked. Let’s get started, if you’re ready to undo the block.
Things You Should Know
If you unblock someone Facebook or Messenger, keep in mind that:
Firstly, launch the Facebook Messenger app on your phone. Click on the three lines at the top left corner of the screen, then select settings.
Scroll down and click on Privacy & safety under “preference” category.
Click on the blocked accounts to view the lists of accounts you’ve blocked. Then, click on the name or the person you want to unblock and tap Unblock.
You can block someone from seeing your Facebook feeds, and also block them from messaging and calling you. So, to unlock them you need to unblock them on Facebook before unblocking them on Messenger.
Note: Once you unblock messages and calls from someone else’s Facebook profile on messenger, you won’t be able to block them like that again. However if you want to stop seeing their messages and calls, you can use the restrict feature without blocking them.
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If your Facebook is connected to your Instagram account, you can also block someone on Facebook, and Instagram on Messenger app.
When you unblock messages and calls from a page on Messenger: You will start receiving messages and calls from that page again. However, messages the page sent during the time of the block won’t be sent after you unblock the page.
In conclusion, unblocking someone on Facebook Messenger is a simple process that can be done in just a few clicks.
Whether you accidentally blocked someone or had a falling out that led to a block, it’s easy to undo the action and reconnect with that person.
Just follow the steps we discussed earlier and you’ll be able to unblock anyone on Messenger in no time. Remember, communication is key to maintaining healthy relationships.
Unblocking someone’s profile on Messenger will also unblock them on Facebook. To unblock someone on Facebook is the same thing as unblocking them on Messenger.
So before you unblock someone on Facebook or Messenger, make sure you’re ready for it.
Open the Facebook app »»» Profile picture »»» On the menu dashboard, tap Settings and privacy »»» Settings »»» Blocking – under “Audience and visibility”.
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