How to Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on PC or Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to https://www.facebook.com in a web browser.

   You can use any web browser to access Facebook, including Safari and Chrome.
   
   If you’re not signed in, enter your account information and click Sign in now.
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   Step 2: Click Messenger.

   It’s in the left column near the top of the list. , You should see it in the Contacts column on the left side of the screen.
   
   This opens a conversation with this user.
   
   If you don’t see the person, type their name into the “Search Messenger” box at the top of the screen, then select them from the search results. , It’s to the right of the person’s name (in the right column).
   
   A menu will appear. , A confirmation window will appear. , Now that you’ve blocked this person, they can't call or send you messages.
   
   This won’t remove you from their friends list and you’ll still be able to communicate with them on Facebook.
   
   To completely block the person on Facebook, see this method.
   
   To unblock the person, click the gear next to their name, then select Unblock Messages.
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   Step 3: Click the name of the person you want to block.

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   Step 4: Click the gear near the top-right corner of conversation.

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   Step 5: Click Block Messages.

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   Step 6: Click Block Messages to confirm.

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