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Have you ever wanted to share a post to Facebook, but without a specific friend seeing it? While it’s possible to change the privacy setting of each individual post you share, what if you wanted to stop a specific friend from seeing any of your content going forward? Facebook’s Restricted List feature allows you to do just that. WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.Subscribe today!To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber View Subscription Options Already a member? Sign in Facebook is sensitive to the fact that users don't want the whole world to have access to all their personal information. With that in mind, the social networking site makes it easy to hide your information from other people. When you select "Friends" as a privacy setting, only those people with whom you are Facebook friends have access to the information. You can also hide posts and other information from certain people on your friend list.
The torrent of unwanted messages and spam posts on Facebook from annoying family members, friends, creepy strangers, and a multitude of pages liked or followed by you can be a real problem at times. So if you are looking to block someone on Facebook
and get your peace of mind back, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will teach you how to block someone on Facebook in a few easy steps. We will show you how to block and unblock users on Facebook using both desktop and mobile apps. We will also explain how to block or unblock Facebook business pages if you want to prevent your timeline from filling up with every update from that
company. So without further ado, let’s get started. Table of Contents What Happens When You Block Someone on Facebook?If someone is bothering you on Facebook, you can block that account to prevent any further interaction with that person. But, some of you might wonder — what exactly does blocking someone on Facebook mean? According to the social networking giant, blocking someone on the platform will stop all future interactions with that account. “Once you block a Page, that Page can no longer interact with your posts or like or reply to your comments. You won’t be able to post on the Page or message the Page. If you like the Page, you’ll unlike and unfollow it….If you are friends, blocking (them) will also unfriend (them)”, says Facebook. Once you block someone, they won’t be able to:
Blocking is in addition to the “Unfollow”, “Unlike”, and “Unfriend” options that you get on Facebook. Furthermore, the social media giant also offers an option to take a break from someone on Facebook to see fewer posts from them in your feed. With that out of the way, here’s how to block users on the Facebook website and mobile apps: Block Someone Using the Facebook WebsiteAs we have mentioned already, you can easily block or unblock anyone on Facebook, either on the website or on the mobile apps on Android or iOS. Here’s how you go about it on the desktop website: Method 1: Block Users from Settings
Method 2: Block from Facebook ProfileIf you can’t block someone using the method above, you can follow the method below to block them on Facebook:
You can block all personal accounts and business pages on Facebook using this method. Unblock Someone on Facebook WebsiteIf you want to unblock someone you had previously blocked on Facebook, follow the steps below to unblock them using the website:
That’s it! You now know how to block or unblock people and pages on Facebook. Do remember that you will have to wait at least 48 hours before you can re-block that particular account. Block Someone Using Facebook Mobile App (Android and iOS)You can also block people on Facebook using Android or iOS mobile apps. We will demo the steps to block someone on the Android app, but the method is identical on both platforms. There’s only one minor divergence, and we have mentioned it in our tutorial. So, follow the steps below: Method 1: Block User From Facebook Profile
Method 2: Block Users From Settings
That’s it! You have now successfully blocked someone you no longer want to be part of your online social life. You have now blocked that person from seeing any of your posts or tagging you in their posts. Unblock Someone Using Facebook Mobile App (Android and iOS)Unblocking someone on Facebook is just as easy on mobile as it is on the desktop site. Here’s how you do it:
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen you block someone on Facebook what do they see? When you block someone on Facebook, they won’t find you in search results. Furthermore, they can’t send you messages and all your posts are hidden from them. Can you block someone on Facebook without them knowing? Yes, Facebook doesn’t notify others when you block them. However, they will eventually find that you have blocked them when they try accessing your profile. If you block someone on Facebook, does it unfriend them? Yes, if you block a profile of someone you’re friends with, Facebook unfriends you when you block them. You will have to send a friend request again in the future if you’re interested to connect with that person. Block People to Stop Spam and Unsolicited Posts on Your Facebook TimelineAlongside the blocking feature, you can also prevent interactions with unwanted people on Facebook using a couple of other options. You can either take a break from someone on Facebook or hide your active status from select individuals to prevent them from knowing when you’re online. So go ahead, prevent interactions with annoying people on Facebook using the method of your choice and let us know about the option you chose and why. Can I hide my posts from someone on Facebook?If you want to hide your Facebook posts from a specific person, you might consider putting some of these people on your Restricted list so they can only see your public posts. Your Restricted list is for people you've added as a friend but may not want to share with.
How do I unblock someone from seeing my photos on Facebook?Only the person who posted the photos can unblock the photos.. Log in to your Facebook account. ... . Click on your name in the upper-left corner of your home page to view your profile. ... . Click "Edit Album" and then click on the drop-down menu to the right of "Privacy.". Click "Customize" to unblock certain people.. How do I unblock someone from my post?In the drop-down menu, click Settings & privacy and then click Settings.. After clicking "Settings & privacy" in the dropdown menu under the arrow icon, click "Settings." ... . Go to the "Blocking" page. ... . In the "Block users" section, click "Unblock" beside the relevant person. ... . Click "Confirm" to finish unblocking them.. |