If you want to unblock someone on Messenger app, then you have come to the right place.
But before we answer your “how do I unblock someone on messenger” query, it’s important you know that blocking someone on messenger is different from blocking on Facebook. When you block a person on Messenger, what you are doing is you are taking away the ability to message and call you on Facebook. Therefore, when you unblock on messenger, you are giving them permission to message and call you on Facebook.
In this article, you will learn how to unblock someone on Facebook messenger from desktop, iPhone, and Android devices.
How To Unblock On Facebook Messenger?
You can unblock on Messenger by removing the person from the blocked list in the privacy section of the app. All you have to do is find the user in the blocked list on Messenger and tap on Unblock messages & calls.
Remember, unblocking on Messenger doesn’t unblock the user on Facebook. But unblocking on FB will automatically unblock the user on Messenger.
How To Unblock Someone On Messenger On iPhone?
The process to unblock on Messenger is straightforward. All you have to do is find the blocked accounts option in your privacy settings and then remove the blocked account by selecting unblock messages and calls.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you unblock on Messenger from an ios device:
- Open Messenger app on your iPhone.
- Tap on your profile picture in the bottom right corner.
- Go to Privacy.
- Tap on Blocked Accounts.
- Tap on the person you want to remove from the blocked list on Messenger.
- Tap on Unblock messages and calls.
How Do I Unblock Someone On Messenger? (Android)
Similar to the steps mentioned above, find blocked accounts in the Messenger settings.
Here’s how to unblock on FB Messenger from an Android phone:
- Open the Messenger app on your phone.
- Tap on your profile picture in the bottom right corner.
- Go to Privacy.
- Tap on Blocked Accounts.
- Tap on the person’s name you want to remove from the blocked list on Messenger.
- Tap on Unblock messages and calls.
How To Unblock Someone On Messenger (Desktop)?
If you are using a desktop then to unblock a person on Messenger, you have to log into your Facebook account. From FB settings you will have to unblock a blocked account on Messenger.
Here’s how you can remove a blocked messenger account from the blocked list:
- Go to Facebook.com
- Open settings
- Click on Privacy settings
- Go to Blocking
- Click on Edit next to “Blocked Messages”
- Click on Unblock next to the person you want to unblock in messenger
If the list is long, you can click on the search icon and search for the name of the person you wish to remove from your blocked list on Facebook messenger.
Frequently Asked Questions About Unblocking On FB Messenger
Q1. How long does it take to unblock in Messenger?
It doesn’t take any time to unblock a person on Messenger. You can instantly get back in touch with someone you have unblocked.
Q2. How long after you unblock someone on Facebook can you message them?
You can message someone right after you unblock them on Facebook messenger. But if you had blocked them from Facebook then you need to wait 48 hours before you can send them a friend request.
Q3. Will a person know if I unblock them on messenger?
Just as the person doesn’t know when you block them on messenger, they won’t find out if you unblock them on the Facebook messaging app. Messenger doesn’t notify a user when they are unblocked on the app.
Q4. Why can’t I unblock someone on messenger?
There is no reason you can’t unblock someone on messenger. Try updating your app and try again.
Q5. How to unblock on Messenger after deleting the conversation?
If you have deleted the conversation on Messenger then you need to tap on your profile image in the top right corner, go to privacy settings, tap on blocked accounts and select the account you want to unblock. Then, tap on unblock calls and messages to unblock the user on Messenger.
Q6. Can you unblock someone on Messenger but not Facebook?
Yes, you can unblock a person on Messenger while keeping them blocked on Facebook. All you have to do is follow the steps we mentioned above. There are two options when you select an account in the list of the blocked accounts. You can either unblock calls and messages or unblock the account. If you don’t want to unblock the user on Facebook, then select ‘unblock calls and messages.’ This way, they will be unblocked on messenger only same as how you can use the messenger app without Facebook.
Conclusion
When you unblock a person on Facebook, they automatically get unblocked on Messenger. But if you have blocked messages on Facebook Messenger then, you have to unblock in messenger using the list of blocked accounts.
Do you know how to limit an account on Facebook so you don’t have to see them without blocking?