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Blocking someone on Facebook is a common way to take a break or set boundaries. However, if you’ve had a change of heart and want to reconnect, unblocking is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the steps to unblock someone on Facebook and Messenger, whether you're using a desktop or a mobile device.

Things to Know Before Unblocking

  1. Lost Friendship: Blocking someone automatically removes them from your friends list. After unblocking, you’ll need to send them a new friend request if you want to reconnect.
  2. 48-Hour Rule: Facebook requires a 48-hour waiting period after unblocking someone before you can send them a friend request.

Unblocking Someone on Facebook (Desktop)

  1. Access Settings:
    • Click the down arrow icon in the top-right corner of Facebook.
    • Select Settings.
  2. Navigate to Blocking:
    • On the left-hand menu, click Blocking.
  3. Find the Blocked User:
    • Locate the "Block Users" section.
    • Find the name of the person you want to unblock and click the Unblock link next to their name.
  4. Confirm:
    • A pop-up will appear. Click Confirm to complete the unblocking process.

Unblocking Someone on Messenger

  1. Open Account Settings:
    • In the Messenger app, tap your profile picture in the top-left corner.
    • Scroll down and select Account Settings.
  2. Manage Blocks:
    • Tap Blocking.
    • Under "Blocked People," locate the person you want to unblock and tap the Unblock button next to their name.
  3. Confirm:
    • A confirmation pop-up will appear. Tap the blue Unblock button to finalize the action.

Unblocking Someone on Facebook (Mobile App)

  1. Open Settings:
    • Tap the three-line menu icon (hamburger icon) in the bottom-right (iOS) or top-right (Android) corner of the Facebook app.
    • Scroll down and select Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings.
  2. Access Blocking:
    • Scroll down and select Blocking to see your list of blocked users.
  3. Unblock the User:
    • Find the name of the person you want to unblock and tap Unblock.
    • Confirm the action by tapping Unblock again in the pop-up window.

Reconnecting After Unblocking

Once you’ve unblocked someone, you’ll need to send them a friend request to reconnect. Keep in mind the 48-hour waiting period Facebook imposes after unblocking.

Unblocking someone on Facebook or Messenger is simple and allows you to rebuild connections when the time feels right. Follow these steps to re-establish contact seamlessly!

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