“How do I unblock someone on Instagram?” is a common question among social media users. In this article, we’ve compiled all the necessary information to help you lift a block easily and reconnect.
How to Unblock Someone on Instagram via Profile
Instagram is one of the most used social media platforms. If youre an active user, you might occasionally want to block someone who bothers you — but later decide to reverse that decision.
When you block someone, you can’t see their posts, and they can’t see yours either. There’s no interaction possible between the two accounts. If you want to lift the block, follow these steps:
Visit the profile of the person you blocked.
This works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop browsers.
On their profile, where the Follow button usually is, youll now see “Unblock.”
Tap “Unblock” and confirm your action.
Once confirmed, the person will be unblocked.
You can block them again later if needed.
If you can’t see their profile content right away, refresh the page or restart the app.
If their account is private, you’ll need to send a follow request again.
How to Unblock from Instagram Settings
You can also unblock someone without visiting their profile directly:
Open Instagram and go to your profile.
Tap the menu (three horizontal lines) in the top right.
Go to Settings > Privacy > Blocked Accounts.
You’ll see a list of all accounts you’ve blocked.
Tap “Unblock” next to the account you want to remove.
If the account is public, you can view it immediately.
What If Someone Else Blocked You?
Unblocking someone you blocked is simple — but if someone else has blocked you, things get trickier:
Go to your profile and tap Edit Profile.
Tap the round icon next to profile settings.
In the list of options like “Tagged Photos” and “Story Settings,” find Blocked Users.
From here, try to locate the account and tap “Unblock.”
If this doesn’t work, you may use another account to contact them or wait for Instagram updates that improve this process.
How to Remove a Mutual Block on Instagram
When two users have blocked each other, unblocking requires a workaround:
Ask a mutual friend to tag both of you in a post.
Tap the post, find the tag icon, and view the tagged users.
From there, you can access their profile and remove the block.
If this method fails, creating a new account might be your best option.
Additional Notes
Instagram does not limit how many times you can block or unblock a user.
If someone has blocked you, their profile will not appear in search, and you may see messages like “No posts yet.”
You won’t be able to see their follower/following counts either.
