how to block someone on messenger

To block someone on Facebook Messenger, follow these steps depending on your device:

On Mobile (Android or iOS)

1. Open the Messenger app.
2. Find and open the conversation with the person you want to block, or search for their name in the search bar.
3. Tap on their profile picture at the top of the chat.
4. Scroll down and tap Block.
5. You will see options to either:
   • Block on Messenger (blocks messages and calls but keeps them as Facebook friends),
   • or Block on Facebook (blocks them on both Facebook and Messenger).
6. Confirm your choice to complete the blocking process

Alternatively, you can:

• Tap your profile picture in the upper-left corner of Messenger.
• Go to Preferences > People > Blocked.
• Tap Add Someone and select the person to block.
• Confirm blocking as above

On Desktop (Windows or Mac)

1. Go to facebook.com and open Messenger (icon at the top right).
2. Click the chat with the person you want to block.
3. Click the Settings icon in the upper-right corner of the chat window.
4. Scroll down to Block Messages and click it.
5. Confirm by clicking Block Messages again

What Happens When You Block Someone on Messenger?

• They cannot send you messages or call you on Messenger.
• They won’t see your active status or any activity on Messenger.
• If you block them on Facebook as well, they cannot see your profile or interact with you on Facebook

Blocking is discreet; the person will not be notified that you blocked them

. This covers the main ways to block someone on Messenger across devices.