Facebook is designed to bring people together, but sometimes, you’re connected with people and accounts you don’t necessarily want to interact with. They may want to talk to you, though—a lot. So, what are you supposed to do? Let these messages flood your inbox? Show
If someone keeps sending you tons of messages you don’t want on Facebook, you can block them from messaging you. Blocking someone on Messenger in particular can help filter out the message clutter and even protect you from falling for Facebook scams. Here’s how to block someone on Messenger and stop those annoying messages from flooding your inbox. ⓘ What does blocking someone on Messenger do?According to Facebook, blocking someone on Messenger means they won’t be able to talk to you through Messenger or desktop Facebook chat. They can’t call you or send you messages on Messenger or in a chat going forward. Your previous messages between yourself and the person you’re blocking won’t be deleted, so you have to manually delete those messages if you don’t want them. There could be a number of reasons why you choose to block someone on Messenger, including:
How to block someone on the Messenger mobile apprd.com, via MessengerIf you don’t want to receive someone’s messages or calls, here’s how to block them on the Messenger mobile app:
Here’s another way you can block someone on the Messenger mobile app:
If you don’t want to block someone on Facebook but you also don’t want to receive their messages anymore, you can choose to ignore their messages instead of outright blocking them. To do that, click “block messages and calls.” If you ignore someone’s messages, you won’t be notified when they message you and their messages will go to spam or message requests. However, you will still be friends with them on Facebook. If you want to block the person entirely, click “block on Facebook.” Blocking someone on Facebook means they will also be unfriended. Either way, you won’t get their messages on the Messenger app. If you want to know if someone already blocked you, here’s how to tell if someone blocked you on Facebook. They could have blocked you on other social media channels, too—here’s how to tell if someone blocked you on Instagram. How to block someone’s messages on Facebook via desktoprd.com, via facebook.comIf you’re on your computer and want to block someone from chatting with you on Facebook, here’s what to do:
How to unblock someone on the Messenger mobile appIf you decide to unblock someone on Messenger, here’s what to do:
Find out if you can see who viewed your Facebook profile. How to unblock someone’s messages on Facebook via desktopIf you’re on your computer and want to unblock someone to receive their messages again, here’s what to do:
Note: If you blocked someone on Facebook entirely, not just in Messenger, you’ll need to send them a friend request to reconnect. Blocking messages can keep your Messenger app free of spam and unwanted messages. However, if you think the messages are threatening and/or go against Facebook’s community standards, you can report the messages. Knowing how to block someone on Messenger allows you to control what messages you see and who contacts you on Facebook, so don’t be afraid to use this tactic when needed. Next, learn what a Facebook secret conversation is (and how to have one). Sources:
How to Delete Photos from Facebook: A Step-by-Step Guidesergey causelove/ShutterstockHow to See Who Unfollowed You on FacebookEmma Kumer/rd.com, Getty ImagesHow to Stop Spam Texts on an iPhone or AndroidOriginally Published: March 29, 2021 Kelly Kuehn Kelly Kuehn is an associate editor for Reader’s Digest covering entertainment, trivia and history. When she’s not writing you can find her watching the latest and greatest movies, listening to a true crime podcast (or two), blasting ‘90s music and hiking with her dog, Ryker, throughout the Finger Lakes. How to block someone from messaging you on Facebook without unfriending them?Block messages from a profile on Facebook. Select the conversation with the profile you want to block.. Tap in the top right.. Tap Block [name], then tap Block messages and calls.. Tap Block to confirm.. How do I block unknown people on Messenger?How to block someone on the Messenger mobile app. Open the Messenger app.. Search for the person you want to block.. Open up a chat with them.. Click on their name at the top of the conversation.. You should see a menu with an option that says “block”—click that option.. How do I block unwanted messages on Facebook?To block messages from someone:. From Chats, open the conversation with the person you want to block.. Tap their name at the top of the conversation.. Scroll down and tap Block.. Tap Block.. How do I make only friends message me on Facebook?Click on the light gray icon in the "Send you messages" group. Click "Friends Only" from the drop-down menu. Only people on your confirmed friends list will be allowed to send you messages.
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