How to Block Mobile Numbers in Viber

Written by Jack Lloyd

Last Updated: November 5, 2020

If you become annoyed by constant notifications on Viber, you're in luck--while Viber's desktop program doesn't allow users to block contacts, you can easily do so from within the mobile app's settings menu!

Steps

1
Tap your "Viber" app.
2
Tap the "More" option. This is in the bottom right corner of your screen.

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3
Tap "Settings".
4
Tap "Privacy".
5
Tap "Block List".
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Tap "Add Number". You can find this option in the top right corner of the Block List page.
7
Tap the name of a contact. This will add them to your Block List; you can repeat this action for as many contacts as you like.
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Tap "Done" in the top right corner of your screen. Your selected contact(s) should now be listed in your Block List!^{[1]
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- If you want to unblock someone in your Block List, tap "Unblock" to the right of their name.
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Community Q&A

Question

How do I block a number on an iPad?

Community Answer

Go into your Messages or Phone, press the number you'd like to block, then press Block Contact on that next screen.
Question

How do I block a spam number?

Community Answer

Go to options and then go to the specific phone number. There should be a button to block the number.
Question

Does a person know when they have been blocked on Viber?

Community Answer

Yes, but they can still see your online status. You won't be able to send messages or make phone calls.
Question

Can I block numbers that are not listed in my phone book or Viber's contact list?

Community Answer

As long as the number is tied to a Viber account--which, logically, it should be (unless it's spam)--you can manually enter it by tapping the field that says "Enter name or number" at the top of the "Select Contacts" menu and then typing it in.