How to block someone on Telegram

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If you’ve been using Telegram for a while, you may have come across accounts that you’d rather not interact with. Whether it’s a spam account, an ex, or just someone whose messages you no longer want to receive, blocking them is a simple process.

By blocking them, they will no longer be able to communicate with you. In this article, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to block someone on Telegram so you can take back control of your messaging experience.

How to block someone on Telegram via iPhone

To block messages or calls from a known or unknown contact on the Telegram app for iPhone, simply follow these simple steps on your device:

How to block a Telegram contact on iPhone

1. Launch the Telegram app on your phone.
   
2. Choose “Contacts” to view your contact list.
   
3. Tap the contact you want to block.
   
4. Once the contact is selected, click on the three dots icon.
   
5. Find and choose the “Block User” option by scrolling down.
   
6. Tap to confirm.
   

How to block unknown Telegram users on iPhone

1. Open your Telegram application.
   
2. Go to the “Settings” menu at the bottom.
   
3. Tap the “Privacy and security” option.
   
4. Select “Block users.”
   
5. Press the “Block User” button to add unknown users to your block list.
   

How to block someone on Telegram via Android

Follow the instructions below to filter unwanted Telegram users on Android devices:

How to block a Telegram contact on Android

1. Open the Telegram app on your Android phone.
   
2. Tap the hamburger button at the top left.
   
3. Select “Contacts.”
   
4. Search or choose the contact you are going to block.
   
5. Click on the desired contact. And tap the three dots icon.
   
6. Press “Block” and follow the instructions to confirm the action.
   

How to block unknown Telegram users on Android

1. Launch the Telegram app on Android.
   
2. Tap the hamburger button (the menu icon).
   
3. Choose the “Settings” menu.
   
4. Click on the “Privacy and Security” option.
   
5. Select “Blocked Users” to filter out the unwanted user.
   
6. Choose the message thread and tap “Block User” to confirm.
   

How to block someone on Telegram via Telegram Desktop

Blocking unknown contacts or users on Telegram from your computer is also quite simple. Here are some simple steps to do it:

How to block a Telegram contact on your computer

1. Launch Telegram desktop.
   
2. Go to “Contacts.”
   
3. Select the contact you want to block.
   
4. Tap the three dots icon that appears on the desired contact page.
   
5. Choose “Block User” to filter the contact.
   

How to block unknown Telegram users on your computer

1. Open your Telegram desktop.
   
2. Choose the “Settings” menu.
   
3. Press the “Privacy and security” option.
   
4. Choose “Blocked Users.”
   
5. Tap the “Block User” button to include the unknown user in your block list.
   

How to know if someone has blocked you on Telegram

There are several ways to know if someone has blocked you on Telegram:

• Invisible profile photo. You will not be able to see the profile photo of the user who blocked you. Instead, you may only see your initials.
• Messages that cannot be delivered. The message you try to send will only show a tick, which means it was not delivered.
• Hidden online status. You will only see “Last seen a long time ago” in their profile status, even if they are still active on the platform.
• Failed call attempts. If you try to call them via Telegram and see the “Call connecting failed due to privacy settings” pop-up, chances are you have been blocked.

Unblock someone on your Telegram

If you block someone by mistake on Telegram, or simply decide to reconnect with them, you can unblock them by following the steps below:

Unblock user through chat

1. Launch your Telegram application.
   
2. Search for conversation threads between you and the user you want to unblock.
   
3. Open the chat and tap the “Unlock” option at the bottom.
   

Unblock user through contact profile

If you can’t find the “Unblock” button in the chat p, this method may work for you:

1. Open the Telegram app on your device.
   
2. Find the chat between you and the blocked user.
   
3. Click the username displayed at the top of the page.
   
4. You will be directed to the contact profile.
   
5. Tap the three dots icon.
   
6. Select “Unlock.”
   

Unlock user through settings

1. Launch Telegram on your device.
   
2. Press the menu icon (hamburger button) at the top left.
   
3. Choose “Settings.”
   
4. Tap “Privacy & Security.”
   
5. Select “Blocked Users” and you will see a list of users you have previously blocked.
   
6. Choose the user you want to unblock.
   
7. Press “Unlock” to confirm your action.
   

Say goodbye to unwanted messages and contacts

Using the “Block” option is the fastest and easiest way to delete unwanted users contact on Telegram. By restricting unwanted messages or contacts, you can now focus on the conversations that matter to you and have a more enjoyable experience on this messaging platform.

What method do you prefer to use to block someone on Telegram? Do you have any other way to filter unwanted messages or accounts on Telegram? Let us know in the comments p below.