# How to Block/Unblock on FB | A Detailed Guide | Capterra | Capterra > Do you know how to block (and unblock) personal and business profiles on Facebook? This important‚Äì‚Äìand often necessary‚Äì‚Äìprocess is simple. Click here to learn more! Source: https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-to-block-someone-on-facebook --- Social Media MarketingMarketing # How to Block Someone on Facebook (And Know if You Were Blocked): A Step-by-Step Guide By Lauren Spiller Lauren Spiller Lauren Spiller is a senior content writer at Capterra, covering sales and CRM with a focus on retail and customer experience. After receiving an MA in rhetor... [See bio & all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/lspiller/) and Capterra Capterra Capterra is the #1 destination for organizations to find the right software, so they can save time, increase productivity and accelerate growth. [See bio & all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/capterra/) Published October 19, 2021 5 min read Table of Contents - [How to block a profile on Facebook from your desktop](#how-to-block-a-profile-on-facebook-from-your-desktop) - [How to block a profile on Facebook from your mobile device](#how-to-block-a-profile-on-facebook-from-your-mobile-device) - [How to unblock a profile on Facebook](#how-to-unblock-a-profile-on-facebook) - [Customized blocking options on Facebook](#customized-blocking-options-on-facebook) - [Further protecting your privacy online](#further-protecting-your-privacy-online) ## This important––and often necessary––process is simple for personal and business profiles alike. For a myriad of personal and safety reasons, you may need to block a profile or business Facebook account so the account user cannot contact you, see your profile, or view your activity on the platform. Are you familiar with these processes? ## How to block a profile on Facebook from your desktop ### Blocking a personal profile on desktop A personal profile is an individual user’s profile, such as your friends and other Facebook users. Here are the steps to block this type of profile on Facebook: **1.** Navigate to the profile you want to block. You can do this by searching for the person’s name in your search bar on the upper left corner of your screen. _Search for the user’s account in your search bar_ **2.** Click on the three dots underneath the “Message” button on the right side of the screen under the profile cover photo. _Click the three dots to expand your options and select the Block option_ **3.** Scroll to “Block” at the bottom of the box that appears. Click on this option. **4.** In the pop-up that appears, click “Confirm.” _Click “Confirm” to block the user’s account_ **Note**: If you are friends with this person, blocking them on Facebook will automatically unfriend them. ### Blocking a business account on desktop The process of blocking a business profile is essentially the same as a personal profile, but the restrictions will be different: you will no longer be able to post on their timeline or message the page, but the page can still see your profile and any public activity. To block this type of profile on Facebook, complete the following steps: **1.** Navigate to the profile you want to block by searching in the search bar for this profile name. **2.** Click on the three dots underneath the “Message” button on the right side of the screen under the profile cover photo. **3.** Scroll to “Block” in the middle of the box that appears. Click on this option. _Locate the “Block” option in the middle of the box that appears when you click on the three dots_ **4.** In the pop-up, click “Confirm.” _Click on “Confirm” to block a business account_ ## How to block a profile on Facebook from your mobile device ### Blocking a personal profile from a mobile device To block a personal profile on Facebook using a mobile device, complete the following steps: **1.** Navigate to the profile you want to block. You can find this profile by searching in the search bar at the top of the screen. **2.** Click on the three dots next to the lightning/message icon. (This is under the profile and cover photos.) **3.** In the box that appears, scroll to “Block” at the bottom of the box and tap it. _Locate the “Block” option in the box that appears below the profile picture when you click on the three dots_ **4.** Tap “Block” in the “Block users” screen. _Confirm you want to block this account_ ## How to unblock a profile on Facebook If you change your mind about blocking a Facebook profile, you can unblock them. Before unblocking a profile, remember that you cannot block this person again for the next 48 hours. Any tags between your account and the blocked account may be restored when you unlock them, but you can remove tags of yourself via your activity log. ### Unblocking a profile from desktop **1.** Locate the “Account” button for your profile. This is an icon shaped like a downward arrow on the upper right-hand corner of the menu on the top of your screen. _Click the downward caret to access your account options._ **2.** Click on the arrow. In the box that appears, scroll to “Settings & Privacy” and click on this option. _Select “Settings & Privacy,” indicated by a gear icon_ **3.** In the “Settings & Privacy” box that appears, click on “Settings.” This will take you to the Settings page. _Select “Settings”_ **4.** On the left side of the Settings page is the page’s menu. Locate and click on “Blocking.” _Click on “Blocking” from the left-side menu of the Settings page_ **5.** On the screen that appears, locate “Block users.” This will include a list of blocked people. Click “Unblock.” _Select the block users you wish to unblock and click the blue “Unblock” text_ **6.** In the screen that appears, click “Confirm.” _Click “Confirm” to unblock the user’s profile_ ### Unblocking a profile from a mobile device **1.** At the top of the screen, tap the three horizontal lines. _Locate and tap the three horizontal lines at the top-right corner of the screen_ **2.** Scroll down to (and tap on) “Settings.” _Under Help & Settings, tap “Settings”_ **3.** Under “Audience and Visibility,” scroll down to (and tap on) “Blocking.” _Locate and tap “Blocking” under Audience and Visibility_ **4.** Tap “Unblock” next to the profile you want to unblock. **5.** On the screen that appears, tap “Unblock.” _Tap “Unblock” to remove the block on the user’s account_ ## Customized blocking options on Facebook In addition to blocking accounts, you can customize many other aspects of Facebook. From the same screen where you unblock accounts, you have control over the following: - Who sees your posts - Who can send you messages - Who can invite you to download apps - Who can invite you to events - Which apps can contact you - Which business pages can contact and interact with you To access this page and customize these settings, follow these instructions. _(Note: This only works on your desktop; Facebook mobile does not have this option.)_ 1. Locate the “Account” button for your profile and click on the arrow. 2. In the box that appears, scroll to “Settings & Privacy” and click on this option. 3. In the “Settings & Privacy” box that appears, click on “Settings.” This will take you to the Settings page. 4. On the left side of the Settings page is the page’s menu. Locate and click on “Blocking.” Related reading   * * * - [How To Report Someone on Facebook](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-to-report-someone-on-facebook/) - [How to Unlike Something on Facebook](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-to-unlike-something-on-facebook/) - [How To Change a Facebook Password](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-to-change-facebook-password/) ## Further protecting your privacy online Facebook is not the only place where control over your privacy is vital: emails, social media accounts, and other password-protected platforms face daily threats from hackers. Protect your data and privacy with [identity management software](https://www.capterra.com/identity-management-software/). This software offers protection through features such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) across your devices to keep your accounts secure. Learn more by reading our [Buyers Guide for identity management software](https://www.capterra.com/identity-management-software/#buyers-guide). * * * ## Capterra's 2026 Software Buying Trends Report ### Download our 2026 Software Buying Trends Report to see how successful software adopters avoid disappointment and how your business can, too. * * * _Note: The steps to block someone on Facebook were researched in October 2021, and the screenshots reflect the app layout on both an iPhone and desktop computer. Applications and layouts are liable to change; see_ [_Facebook's Help Center_](https://www.facebook.com/help/282489752085908/?helpref=hc_fnav) _for additional information._ * * * ### Was this article helpful? * * * ## About the Authors [### Lauren Spiller](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/lspiller/) Lauren Spiller is a senior content writer at Capterra, covering sales and CRM with a focus on retail and customer experience. After receiving an MA in rhetoric and composition from Texas State University, Lauren has pursued a career that allows her to help others through writing. Lauren’s research and writing for Capterra is informed by nearly 300,000 authentic user reviews and more than 15,000 interactions between Capterra software advisors and CRM or sales software buyers. Lauren also... 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