How to Unblock People You Have Blocked on Facebook Messenger

Blocking someone on Facebook Messenger can provide relief from unwanted messages or spam. However, you may later wish to reconnect with that person or realize you blocked them by mistake. Thankfully, Facebook allows you to easily unblock people on Messenger across devices.

When to Unblock Someone on Messenger

Here are some common reasons for unblocking someone on Facebook Messenger:

• You blocked them accidentally and want to restore communication
• You blocked them in a moment of frustration but have resolved any issues
• They were sending excessive messages but have agreed to only message appropriately
• You overreacted by blocking them and want to give them another chance
• Enough time has passed and you are open to interacting with them again

How to Unblock on Android

Unblocking someone via the Facebook Messenger app on Android is simple:

1. Open the Messenger app and tap your profile picture
2. Scroll down and select Privacy
3. Tap on Blocked People
4. Find the person you want to unblock and tap Unblock
5. Confirm you want to unblock them

You will now be able to receive messages from that person again.

How to Unblock on iPhone

Similarly, you can easily unblock people on the iOS Messenger app:

1. Open Messenger and tap your profile picture
2. Scroll down to Preferences and select Privacy
3. Tap Blocked Accounts
4. Tap Unblock next to the person’s name
5. Confirm you want to unblock them

After following these steps, that person can once again message you on Messenger.

Unblock Someone on Messenger Website

To unblock someone on the Messenger website:

1. Go to messenger.com and log in
2. Click your profile picture and select Privacy & Support
3. Click on Blocking
4. Find the person you want to unblock and click Unblock
5. Confirm you want to unblock them

This will remove the block so you can receive their messages on Messenger via any device.

Unblock Through Facebook Settings

Since Messenger blocking is directly linked to your Facebook account, you can also unblock people through the Facebook website:

1. Go to Facebook and click the down arrow in the top right
2. Select Settings & Privacy then Settings
3. Click on Blocking in the left sidebar
4. Locate the person you want to unblock and click Unblock
5. Click Confirm to complete unblocking them

This will unblock them across Facebook and Messenger.

When Will They Know They’re Unblocked?

An important thing to note is that people do not receive a notification when you unblock them on Messenger. So if you want to let them know, you’ll have to message them directly.

Can You Re-Block Right Away?

After unblocking someone on Facebook or Messenger, you have to wait 48 hours before you can block them again. This gives people a fair chance to interact without immediately blocking them a second time.

Troubleshooting Tips

If unblocking someone does not seem to work, here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Double check that you tapped or clicked the correct person to unblock
• Try unblocking them directly through your Facebook settings
• Log out then back into the Messenger app
• Update the Messenger app in case of a bug or glitch
• Clear the cache and data for Messenger to reset the app
• Contact Facebook support if still unable to unblock the person

When Unblocking May Not Help

In some cases, unblocking may not restore communication if:

• You are blocked by the other person
• You are banned from a Facebook group they administer
• Their account was disabled or deleted

If you are still unable to message someone after unblocking them, they likely took additional action on their end to prevent communication.

Protect Yourself After Unblocking

While giving someone another chance by unblocking can be worthwhile, protect yourself in case of continued issues:

• Set boundaries and clearly communicate what behavior you consider unacceptable
• Limit messages to a specific topic or only at certain times
• Adjust privacy settings to control who can message or friend you
• Refrain from sharing personal information until trust is rebuilt
• Block again at the very first sign of recurring problematic behavior

By cautiously reconnecting with someone after unblocking, you may be able to resolve differences while prioritizing your wellbeing.