How to Block Someone in Facebook Chat

Last Updated: November 14, 2020

Need to block a chatty friend on Facebook? You can block a user completely, making it impossible for them to contact you. If a complete block is a little too much, you can turn chat off for specific users, making it appear that you are offline to them.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Blocking a User

1
Click the Facebook Menu button (▾). This is located in the right side of the toolbar at the top of the page.
2
Select "Settings" from the menu.

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3
Click the "Blocking" option in the menu on the left of the Settings page.
4
Enter a user you want to block into the "Block users" field.
5
Click the "Block" button in the search results for the user you are blocking.
6
Confirm that you want to block the user.
- This will unfriend you as well as block them from messaging you.
- The user will no longer be able to see any content on your timeline.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Turning Off Chat for a User

1
Click the Settings button at the bottom of the Facebook chat list. It looks like a gear.
2
Select "Advanced Settings" from the menu.
3
Enter the name of the person you want to disable chat for. You can select from a list of possible matches before you finish typing.
4
Click "Save". This will not block person, but all future chat messages will be forwarded straight to your inbox.

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Community Q&A

Question

How can you appear to be off-line on Facebook?

Community Answer

Just turn off the chat by pressing the little gear icon on the bottom right part of the screen.
Question

How can I reverse a blocked chat?

Community Answer

Ask that friend if they could invite you or add you to the chat, or to make a new chat.
Question

If I am blocked by someone on Facebook, can I still send them messages?

Community Answer

No, you cannot send someone messages if they have blocked you.
Question

How do I know if I have been blocked from chat?

Community Answer

The call and chat symbol cannot be seen on chat box.