How to Block a Contact on Facebook Messenger (iPhone or iPad)

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How to Block a Contact on Facebook Messenger (iPhone or iPad)
How to Block a Contact on Facebook Messenger (iPhone or iPad)
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This wikiHow teaches you how to block one of your Facebook Messenger contacts using an iPhone or iPad.

Steps

Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad Step 1
Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad Step 1

Step 1. Open Messenger on your iPhone or iPad

The icon looks like a blue speech bubble with a white lightning bolt inside. It is usually found on the Home screen.

Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad Step 2
Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad Step 2

Step 2. Select the person you want to block

If you don't see her in the list, start typing her name in the search bar at the top of the screen, then click on her username in the results.

Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad Step 3
Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad Step 3

Step 3. Tap on the user's name in the conversation

It is located at the top of the screen.

Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad Step 4
Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad Step 4

Step 4. Scroll down and hit Lock

This option is almost at the bottom of the list.

Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad Step 5
Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad Step 5

Step 5. Swipe the "Block on Messenger" button to activate it

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In this way the user will not be able to send you messages on Facebook Messenger.

To also stop him from interacting with you on Facebook, tap on Block on Facebook. Then, tap on Other under his photo and select Block. Once a confirmation message appears, press again Block to continue with the operation. With this method you will also remove it from your friends list.

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