Unblocking someone on Facebook lets them find your profile and interact with you again. This shows you where the blocked list lives and how to remove a person from it, plus what happens once they are unblocked.
What you'll need
- The Facebook app or a web browser
- Your account signed in
Step by step
- Open Settings and privacyTap the menu in the app or click your profile picture on the web, then choose Settings and privacy, then Settings.
- Find the Blocking sectionScroll to the Audience and visibility area and select Blocking to see your list of blocked people.
- Locate the personBrowse the blocked list or use the search box to find the name of the person you want to unblock.
- Tap UnblockSelect Unblock next to their name, then confirm when Facebook asks you to.
- Send a new friend request if wantedUnblocking does not restore a friendship. If you were friends before, search for them and send a fresh friend request.
Handy tips
- You cannot re-block the same person for a short period after unblocking, so be sure before you confirm.
- Unblocking does not automatically make you friends again; you must add each other back.
- If you only want to see less of someone, unfollow or snooze them instead of blocking.
FAQ
Will the person know I unblocked them?
Facebook does not send a notification. They may only notice because your profile becomes findable again.
Can I block the same person again right away?
No. Facebook enforces a short waiting period after unblocking before you can block that person again.
Does unblocking restore our old friendship and messages?
It does not restore the friendship. You will need to send a new friend request, though your past message thread may still be visible.