How to block or unblock a contact on Viber

Voice and instant messaging app Viber is a credible alternative to WhatsApp or Skype, enjoyed by millions of people for its communication and gaming options. You can block or unblock someone to prevent or allow them to contact you. If you need to know how to do this, don’t worry, we describe the steps in this article.

We’ll show you the steps when using an Android or iOS mobile device and cover some other useful contact management tips. Additionally, we’ll look at what a blocked Viber contact may notice when you’ve blocked them, and a comparison of Viber and WhatsApp.

Block Viber user using chat screen

To lock from the chat screen

To block someone you’ve been talking to using an Android device from the chat screen:

1. Launch the Viber app.
   
2. Click “Chats” and select the chat of the person you want to block.
   
3. Select the three-dot vertical menu “Information”.
   
4. Tap “Chat Info.”
   
5. Then select “Block this contact.”
   

To block someone you’ve been talking to using an iOS device from the chat screen:

1. Click “Chats” to select the chat.
   
2. From the top of the screen, select the chat name.
   
3. Tap “Chat Info.”
   
4. Then select “Block this contact.”
   

To block from settings

To block someone you haven’t been talking to using an Android device:

1. Launch the Viber app.
   
2. Click on the hamburger menu.
   
3. Tap the “Settings” gear icon.
   
5. Select “Privacy” > “Block List”.
   
6. From the top corner, click the plus sign.
   
7. Type a phone number in the search bar or select a contact.
   
   • Use the full international format, including the plus sign, country code, and area code without zeros.
8. Click the phone number, then confirm to block the contact or phone number by clicking the purple check mark in the top corner.
   

To block someone you haven’t been talking to using an iOS device:

1. Click on the three-dot horizontal menu.
   
2. Tap the “Settings” gear icon.
   
3. Select “Privacy” > “Block List”.
   
4. In the upper corner, select the “Add number” option.
   
5. Type a phone number in the search bar or select a contact.
   
   • Use the full international format, including the plus sign, country code, and area code without zeros.
6. Click the phone number, then confirm to block the contact or phone number by clicking “Done.”
   

Unblock Viber User Using Chat Screen

To unlock from the chat screen

To unblock someone you’ve spoken to from the chat screen:

1. Launch Viber and then click “Chats.”
   
2. Locate the chat of someone you want to unblock.
   
3. Then select the “Unlock” button from the banner inside the chat.
   

To unlock from saved contacts

To unlock one of your saved contacts using an Android device:

1. Start Viber.
   
2. Select the “Compose” speech bubble icon.
   
3. Tap the search icon and enter the name of the person you want to unblock.
   
4. You will receive a message to unblock the person before contacting them.
   

To unlock one of your saved contacts using an iOS device:

1. Select the “Compose” pencil and paper icon.
   
2. Enter the name of the person you want to unblock.
   
3. You will receive a message to unblock the person before contacting them.
   

To unblock from the block list

To unblock someone without speaking or saving their number using an Android device:

1. Start Viber.
   
2. Select the “More” hamburger menu.
   
3. Click “Settings,” “Privacy,” and then “Block List.”
   
4. Locate the name or number you want to unblock and then select “Unblock.”
   

To unblock someone you haven’t spoken to or saved their number using an iOS device:

1. Select the three-dot horizontal menu.
   
2. Click “Settings,” “Privacy,” and then “Block List.”
   
3. Locate the name or number you want to unblock and then select “Unblock.”
   

How to save a new Viber contact?

When you add a new Viber contact, it will sync with your phone contacts. This can only be done through the phone and not through the desktop app.

To save from the chat screen

To add a new contact from the chat information screen using an Android device:

1. Start Viber.
   
2. Select “Chats” to select the chat with the contact.
   
3. Click on “Information.
4. Click the contact name on the information screen.
5. Select the “Add Contact” button.
   
6. Verify the contact details and then click the check mark to finish.
   

To add a new contact from the chat information screen using an iOS device:

1. Select “Chats” to select the chat with the contact.
   
2. At the top of the screen, click the chat name and then click “Chat Info.”
   
3. Verify the contact details and then “Save” to finish.
   

Add a new contact from the contact screen

To add a new contact from the contacts screen using an Android device:

1. Start Viber and click “Calls”.
   
2. Select the “Add Contact” icon.
   
3. Using the international format, enter the new contact’s number.
   
4. Select Continue/Done.
   
5. Click the check mark.
   

To add a new contact from the contacts screen using an iOS device:

1. Click the body button and the plus sign.
   
2. Using the international format, enter the new contact’s number.
   
3. Select Continue/Done.
   
4. Click “Save.”
   

Add a new contact by scanning a QR code

To create a new contact by scanning their QR code using an Android device:

1. Ask your friend to access the QR code on their phone.
2. At the top of the screen, click the hamburger menu to access the “More” screen.
   
3. Click “Add Contact.”
   
4. Tap “Scan QR Code.”
   
5. Scan the code to save it as a new contact.

To create a new contact by scanning their QR code using an iOS device:

1. Ask your friend to access the QR code on their phone.
2. At the bottom of the screen, click the three-dot menu to access the “More” screen.
   
3. Click “Add Contact.”
   
4. Tap “Scan QR Code.”
   
5. Scan the code to save it as a new contact.

How to delete a contact from Viber?

To delete a contact using an Android device:

1. Launch Viber and select “Chats” to select the chat of the person you want to delete.
2. Open the chat information.
   
3. Click on the hamburger menu.
4. Select “delete contact” and then confirm the deletion.
   

To delete a contact using an iOS device:

1. Select “Chats” to select the chat of the person you want to delete.
   
2. Open the chat information.
   
3. From the top of the screen, click on the three-dot menu.
4. Select “delete contact” and then confirm the deletion.
   

Viber Contact Blocking FAQ

Will a Viber user know that I blocked them?

The user will not receive a notification that you have blocked them, but they will notice the following:

• They will no longer be able to see your profile updates if they check your profile.

• If they send you a message, they will not receive a “Delivered” or “Seen” notification.

• If you are both active in a group chat and they send you a message, you will not receive it.

Can a contact blocked on Viber still send you messages?

No. You will not receive any messages on Viber from someone you have blocked. However, you can still call and message someone you’ve blocked.

What is the difference between Viber and WhatsApp?

Viber and WhatsApp are two of the best IP voice and instant messaging applications currently available.

Some of the features they have in common include:

• Voice and video calls

• Voice and video recording

• Group chats

• Document and multimedia file transfers

• End-to-end encryption

What is the advantage of Viber over WhatsApp?

• Has better chat security. You can hide and encrypt inpidual chats using a PIN.

• You can make external voice and video calls to mobile and landline numbers.

• You can play a variety of games, including ludo, chess, and backgammon.

• You can hide from any contact in your contact list.

• You can transfer calls between devices.

What is the advantage of WhatsApp over Viber?

• It is used more widely, making it more convenient.

• More optimized with a simple and easy to use user interface.

• It is better at reconnecting missed calls and has stronger connection capabilities.

• Uses your phone number as identification to create your contacts effortlessly.

Manage your Viber interactions

Viber is a trusted social instant messaging and voice application launched in 2010. It now serves over a billion users. Although its rival WhatsApp is more widespread, its gaming capabilities and additional options for encrypting communications make it a popular choice to this day.

Now that we’ve shown you how to block/unblock and other ways to manage your contacts, how easy was the blocking/unblocking process for you? Has the person you blocked tried to contact you? Let us know in the comments section below.