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How to Block or Unblock Someone on Instagram

Control interactions with another Instagram account.

Quick Answer

Open the account profile/options and choose Block or use Instagram's blocked-accounts settings to unblock.

Step by Step

  1. Use the platform's official app or website and confirm you are signed into the intended account.
  2. Open the account profile/options and choose Block or use Instagram's blocked-accounts settings to unblock.
  3. Review privacy, audience, recipient, or recovery settings before confirming important changes.
  4. For account-security problems, secure the associated email account and enable two-factor authentication when available.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Social-media menus and features change frequently and can differ by device, account type, region, and app version.
  • Do not send money, passwords, one-time verification codes, or sensitive personal information to an account merely because its name or photo looks familiar.