How To Block A Number On Signal

Although Signal is a fairly secure platform for messages and calls, it is by no means bulletproof. Even if you took the precaution of setting up your Signal account using a Google Voice number, chances are someone will eventually slip through and end up bothering you. Fortunately, blocking them is as easy as this:

Open the Signal app on your chosen device.
Go to your inbox.
Open a conversation with/from the person you want to block.
Tap their name at the top of this screen.
Press “Block User” at the bottom of this screen and confirm it by clicking “Block” afterwards.
Tap “OK” on the pop-up window and you’re done.

How to block a number in your contact list in Signal

Unfortunately, you may have to block someone from your contact list so they can never contact you again. If you find yourself in an unfortunate situation like this, these are the steps you should follow:

Open your contacts within the app. Tap the “New Message” icon to open your Signal contact list.
Select the contact you want to block.
In the upper left corner, tap the contact name or profile icon.
At the bottom of the screen, tap the “Block” option.
Confirm your action by pressing “Block”.

And that is. After you have taken these actions, that person will not be able to contact you again through Signal.

How to block numbers and groups on Signal

Sometimes you may be randomly added to a group and have no idea how you got there. But the worst thing is not knowing how to get out of the situation. Luckily, blocking en masse is as easy as blocking an inpidual. This is how you do it:

Open the Signal app on your phone.
Open a chat with the unwanted contact or number.
Tap the chat header with the group or contact name.
Select “Block this group.”
Press “lock” again to confirm your intentions.
Select “OK” to finish the process.

And that’s it. If you return to the chat with the group you blocked, you will see an alert indicating that you will not receive any further correspondence from them until you unblock them.

How to block Signal users on Android

Blocking someone from Signal on Android shouldn’t take more than a minute or two. Afterwards, the interested party will not be able to contact you again. They also won’t know that you’ve blocked them. All you need to do is follow these simple steps:

Select the app from your Android home screen.
Tap your profile in the top left corner of the app screen.
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In this menu, select “Privacy.”
Select “Blocked Users.”
Then tap “Add blocked user”.
At this point, your contact list will appear. Select the contacts you want to block.

How to block Signal users on iPhone

If you recently switched from Android to an iPhone, you’ve probably noticed that everything seems to work slightly differently. Options and menus are generally quite similar, but are often located in different locations. However, the good news is that the process is still really simple. To block Signal users from your iPhone, here’s what you need to do:

Open the Signal app on your iPhone.
First, go to chat with the person you don’t want to hear from.
At this point, if the user is not in your contacts, they may give you the option to block.
Tap this pop-up window and then tap “Block.”

Alternatively, when you don’t get that popup message, the steps are as follows:

Tap the contact you want to block.
Choose “Block this user” from the menu.
Tap “Block” from the pop-up menu.
Press “OK” to confirm.

How to unblock users on Android

If you block the wrong person by mistake, don’t worry, all is not lost. In fact, this person doesn’t even need to know that you’ve blocked them. To open the lines of communication again, do the following:

Open the Signal app on your Android device.
Then tap on your Signal profile.
Choose “Privacy” from the menu.
Select “Blocked Users.”
Tap the contact or number you want to unblock and tap “Unblock.”

How to unblock users on iPhone

There are quite a few different ways to unblock Signal users on iPhone. They all work, but some are easier and more logical than others. This is the fastest way to fix the problem:

Go to the Signal app on your iPhone.
Tap the chat thread with the user you want to unblock.
You will see a red banner that says “You blocked this user.”
Select “Unlock User” at the bottom of this screen.

And that’s it. You should now be able to instantly resume communications with the person you have blocked. In some cases, you may have already decided to delete the existing conversation thread with the user in question. It’s nothing to worry about. This does not mean that they cannot be unlocked again. Here is a quick solution for that scenario:

Go to the “Main Settings” section of your Signal app.
Press the gear icon at the top left of your screen.
Then, tap “Privacy” on the settings page.
Next, press “Locked” at the top of the screen.
Tap the number you want to unblock.
Press “Unlock” on the pop-up menu and “OK” to finalize your decision.

Additional FAQs

What happens when I unblock a contact?

The first thing that happens is that you will instantly be able to communicate again. Text messages and calls will occur as normal. However, there is one thing that may surprise some people. All messages sent by that person while they were blocked will have been lost to the ether.

So if you blocked them by mistake, you might need to start working on a story! Other than that, everything remains the same.

How to see blocked users on Signal?

If your number has a lot of traffic, it can be difficult to keep track of who has been blocked and who hasn’t. Luckily, Signal is a fairly easy and intuitive application to use. Finding your block list doesn’t take much time or effort.

Here’s how to do it:

• Open the Signal app on your device.

• Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.

• Then press “Privacy”.

• Then tap “Blocked Contacts”.

This will display a list of all the people you have blocked. You can also unblock people from this screen if you wish.

What happens when I block the signal?

Big question. When you block on Signal, it doesn’t automatically send a message to the person you’ve blocked informing them of the situation. This means you can block however you want without adding any extra unwanted drama.

When the blocked person sends you a message, it will still appear as sent from their side. But the message will never appear on your phone. Instead, it disappears into the ether.

How will I know if I’ve been blocked on Signal?

Indeed, in most cases, you will have no idea that you have been blocked. Instead, it will appear that the person you are sending the message to has not checked their inbox.

Quick and easy ways to block numbers on Signal

So there you have it. It’s pretty quick and easy to block people and groups on Signal. Overall, the app is a safe and solid way to communicate privately with your contacts. However, it is not Signal’s responsibility to ensure your privacy. To really bolster your personal security, we recommend changing your number on Signal.

What other applications would you recommend for secure communications? We would be happy to hear from you in the comments section below.