Block messages on Facebook - how it works
If you are harassed on Facebook, you can block messages from certain people. We show you how to block on the PC and in the Messenger app.
Block spam messages on Facebook
Note: The following instructions only block the messages from the data subject. Alternatively, you can block the person completely.
- Open Facebook and log in. Click on "Messages" in the top left and select the desired message.
- Go to the gear icon in the top right above the conversation and select the item "Block messages".
- If you confirm the process with the "Block messages" button, the contact can no longer send any further messages to you.
- If you would like to remove the blocking later, you will find the "Unblock messages" option in the same place.
iOS & Android: Block Facebook messages in Messenger
- Open Facebook Messenger and select the conversation you want.
- Touch the name at the top and select the "Block" category below.
- If you activate the "Block messages" option, communication is ended.
- If you want to remove the blocking again, you can deactivate the option at any time.
