How to Block Someone on Facebook?

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If you want to block someone on Facebook, you can follow these steps:


Go to the person's profile page. You can find it by searching for their name in the search bar at the top of Facebook's homepage.


On their profile page, click on the three-dot menu icon (•••) located near the bottom-right corner of their cover photo.


A drop-down menu will appear. Select the "Block" option from the list.


A confirmation message will pop up asking you to confirm the block. You can also choose to report the person and their posts, if desired. You can also click on "Block and Report" to proceed.


Once you confirm, the person will be immediately blocked. They will no longer be able to see your posts, message you, or interact with you on Facebook. They will also be unfriended and removed from your friends list.


Keep in mind that blocking someone on Facebook is irreversible, and they will not be notified that you have blocked them. However, if you have mutual friends, they may notice that you are no longer connected on Facebook.


Blocking someone is a useful tool to eliminate unwanted interactions and maintain your privacy on the platform.


What is the process to block someone's phone number on Facebook?

To block someone's phone number on Facebook, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Facebook mobile app on your device or access Facebook through a web browser.
  2. Go to the person's Facebook profile that you want to block.
  3. On their profile, tap on the three horizontal dots (⋯) located at the top right corner (or below their cover photo on the web).
  4. A dropdown menu will appear. From the options, select "Block" (or "Block [name]") to proceed.


Note: The process may slightly vary depending on the platform you are using (mobile app or web browser), but the overall steps are quite similar.


Blocking someone on Facebook will prevent them from contacting you, viewing your profile, and interacting with your posts. It will also prevent you from doing the same with their profile.


What steps do I need to follow to block someone on Facebook?

To block someone on Facebook, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the person's profile: Find the profile of the person you want to block. You can do this by searching their name in the search bar at the top of Facebook or by clicking on their name in a post or comment they made.
  2. Access the profile options: Once you are on the person's profile, you should see three dots (...) next to their name. Click on these dots to access the profile options menu.
  3. Select "Block": In the profile options menu, click on "Block" or "Block user." A confirmation dialog box will appear, notifying you about the consequences of blocking someone. Read it carefully to understand the implications.
  4. Confirm the block: If you still want to proceed with blocking the person, click "Confirm" or "Block" in the dialog box. This will prevent the person from being able to interact with you on Facebook. They won't be able to see your posts, send you messages, or add you as a friend.


How to block someone temporarily on Facebook?

To block someone temporarily on Facebook, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open your Facebook account or log in if you haven't done so already.
  2. Go to the profile of the person you want to block temporarily. You can search for their name using the search bar at the top of Facebook or locate them in your friends list.
  3. Once on their profile, click on the three dots (...) button located at the bottom right corner of their cover photo.
  4. From the dropdown menu, select "Block."
  5. A popup will appear with the option to block the person. Click on the "Block" button again to confirm the action.
  6. A message will appear explaining that the person is now blocked. To temporarily unblock them, click on the "Undo" button provided in the message.


Please note that when you block someone temporarily on Facebook, they won't be able to see your profile, posts, or interact with you until you unblock them. Additionally, the temporary block will automatically be lifted after a specific period of time, usually 48 hours to 1 week, depending on Facebook's algorithms.


What is the procedure to block someone from viewing your Facebook story?

To block someone from viewing your Facebook story, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Facebook app and log in to your account.
  2. Navigate to your Facebook feed and locate the "Stories" section at the top of the screen.
  3. Tap on your profile picture or the "+" icon to create a new story.
  4. On the "Share to Story" screen, you will see your story settings at the bottom.
  5. Tap on the "Privacy" option, which is represented by an icon featuring two silhouettes.
  6. A list of privacy options will appear. Select "Custom" at the top of the list.
  7. In the "Don't share with" section, you'll find a search bar where you can type the name and block the specific person you want to hide your story from.
  8. When you type the name of the person, their profile should appear in the list. Tap on their name.
  9. Once you've selected the person, they will be added to the "Don't share with" section and marked as restricted from viewing your story.
  10. After selecting all the desired people, tap on the "Save" button at the top-right corner of the screen.
  11. Your Facebook story is now set to be invisible to the blocked individual(s).


Please note that blocking someone from viewing your story doesn't necessarily block them from accessing other parts of your Facebook profile or content. If you want to restrict someone's overall access, you may need to consider blocking or unfriending them.


How to block someone from commenting on your Facebook posts?

To block someone from commenting on your Facebook posts, follow these steps:

  1. Open Facebook and log into your account.
  2. Go to the profile of the person you want to block from commenting.
  3. Click on the three-dot icon (More) on the right side of their profile cover photo.
  4. From the dropdown menu, select "Block."
  5. A prompt will appear confirming the action. Check the box that says "Block all comments from [the person's name]".
  6. Click on "Confirm" to block the person from commenting on your posts.


Please note that blocking a person from commenting on your posts also blocks them from seeing your posts and any other interactions with your account.

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