This wikiHow teaches you how to stop someone from contacting you via Snapchat using an Android or iOS device (iPhone or iPad). Read on to find out how
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Block a Friend
Step 1. Launch the Snapchat application
It features a yellow ghost icon, which also corresponds to the Snapchat logo.
If you have not configured the application to log in automatically to your account, enter your username and password to log in
Step 2. Swipe your finger across the screen from anywhere
By doing this, you will be redirected to your Snapchat profile page.
Step 3. Tap on My Friends
It is located at the bottom of the screen.
Step 4. Choose the person you want to block
You simply have to tap on its name and hold your finger on the screen for a few moments.
Snapchat's contact list is sorted alphabetically, so you may need to scroll down to find the user you want to block
Step 5. Press the ⚙️ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the dialog box that appears.
Step 6. Choose the Block option
Step 7. Press the Lock button
This step is to confirm your willingness to block the selected person.
Step 8. Choose the motivation that prompted you to block the person under examination
Available options include: "Harasses me", "I don't know who I am", "Inappropriate content", "Matters me" or "Other". Choose the motivation that best reflects your current situation.
Method 2 of 2: Block an Unknown User
Step 1. Launch the Snapchat application
It features a yellow ghost icon, which also corresponds to the Snapchat logo.
If you have not configured the application to log in automatically to your account, enter your username and password to log in
Step 2. Tap the speech bubble chat icon
It is located at the bottom left of the screen.
You'll see a full list of all the people you've had a conversation with or have contacted you via Snapchat
Step 3. Choose the person you want to block
You simply have to tap on its name and hold your finger on the screen for a few moments.
If necessary, scroll down the list
Step 4. Press the ⚙️ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the dialog box that appears.
Step 5. Choose the Block option
Step 6. Press the Lock button
This step is to confirm your willingness to block the selected person.
Step 7. Choose the motivation that prompted you to block the person under examination
Available options include: "Harasses me", "I don't know who I am", "Inappropriate content", "Matters me" or "Other". Choose the motivation that best reflects your current situation.
