How to Block Someone on Snapchat? – A step-by-step guide

While Snapchat is a great platform for sharing photos and videos with friends, it is also important to know how to block someone on Snapchat if they are causing you trouble or making you uncomfortable.

In this guide, we will show you how to block someone on Snapchat step-by-step and provide some helpful tips and tricks to make the process easier. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

How to block someone on Snapchat on Android & iPhone?

Blocking someone on Snapchat is an effective way to prevent further communication on the app. Here’s how to do it. 

1. Open Snapchat and go to your conversations tab.
2. Find the person you want to block and long-press on their name or bitmoji.
3. Tap on “Manage Friendship” in the popup menu that appears, and then select “Block.”
4. Finally, confirm that you want to block by pressing the “Block” button in the confirmation popup.

That’s it! You have successfully blocked someone on Snapchat. Now that blocked person cannot message, send a snap, view your stories, or even find your account.

Note that whether you use Snapchat on iPhone or Android, the process of unblocking someone will remain the same.

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How to Manage Your Snapchat Block List?

Managing your block list on Snapchat can help keep track of who you have blocked in case you want to unblock them.

Here are the steps to manage your block list on Snapchat:

1. Open Snapchat and go to your profile page. (Or tap on your bitmoji.)
2. On the profile page, press the “Gear” icon in the top-right corner to access your settings.
3. Scroll down until you see the “Blocked” option and click on it.
4. Here, you’ll see a list of all the users you have blocked on Snapchat.
5. To unblock someone from your Snapchat, simply on the “X” icon next to their name and confirm it by pressing the “Yes” button on the confirmation popup.

What happens when you block someone on Snapchat and then unblock them?

You must be wondering, “What happens when I block someone on Snapchat?” right?

When you block someone on Snapchat, that means that person.

• Will not be able to view your account.
• Send you messages or snaps.
• Or view your stories.

In addition, you will also not see their profile or snap content, and Snapchat will never notify the person that they have been blocked.

However, if you decide to unblock that person later, they will still not be notified that they have been unblocked.

And you will need to add them back as a friend to send or receive messages, snaps or any other update.

Note that if you block someone because of inappropriate behavior or harassment, it is up to you whether you want to give them another chance by unblocking them.

Reasons to block someone on Snapchat!

Before we discuss the reasons why you may want to block someone on Snapchat, it’s important to note that the decision to block someone is entirely up to you.

Some common reasons to block someone can include:

• Receiving unwanted messages, snaps, or comments.
• If the user is sending inappropriate content, such as sexually explicit photos, hate speech or bullying.
• You do not know the person and want to protect your privacy.
• If that person is continually spamming snap requests to add them as a friend.
• You may have had an unpleasant experience with that person before and no longer want to associate with them on Snapchat.

Regardless of the reason, it’s essential to remember that you don’t owe anyone an explanation for why you decided to block them. Your safety and comfort should always come first.

Alternatives to Blocking Someone on Snapchat!

With that said, there may be situations where you may not want to cut ties with that person on Snapchat completely but still want to limit the interaction with them. In those cases, a few alternatives exist to blocking someone on Snapchat.

• Change your privacy settings: You can fine-tune how people interact with you by controlling who can send you snaps, see your stories or view your location. You will find Privacy Settings, under “Privacy Control” inside Snapchat Settings.
• Using the Mute feature: This feature helps you silence notifications. Go to the chat screen, tap their name and activate the “Do not disturb” feature. This way, their messages won’t appear as notification alerts; you can check them at your own pace.
• Report & move on: If you feel that someone is sexually explicit photos, hateful speech, spamming, or harassing you on Snapchat, remember that you can report them. This will notify Snapchat to review their account and take appropriate action, if necessary.

If you have exhausted all these alternatives and still feel uncomfortable interacting with someone on Snapchat, then it’s time to consider blocking them. Remember that blocking is a powerful tool that can help you control who you interact with on the app, but it is ultimately up to you to decide when and how to use it. With these steps, you can successfully block and manage your block list on Snapchat!

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