The process is virtually identical for both iPhone and Android users through the mobile app.

How to Unblock Someone on the Facebook Mobile App (iOS & Android)

: You will see a list of every account you have blocked. Tap "Unblock" next to the specific name, then tap "Unblock" again to confirm. How to Unblock Someone on Facebook Desktop (PC/Mac)

and tap your profile picture or the three-line "Menu" icon (bottom-right on iPhone, top-right on Android).

If you remember the person’s name and can find their profile (while logged in, a blocked profile looks normal but says “Unblock” instead of “Add Friend”):

: Scroll down to the "Audience and Visibility" section and tap "Blocking" .

: Scroll down and tap "Settings & Privacy," then select "Settings" .

After unblocking, you’ll need to send a new friend request if you want to be friends again.

Before we dive into the unblocking process, let's quickly discuss why you might block someone on Facebook in the first place. You can block someone on Facebook if:

: Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy , then select Settings .

To unblock someone on Facebook, you must navigate to your settings , which can be accessed on both mobile and desktop. Once unblocked, you will not be able to re-block that same person for 48 hours . How to Unblock Someone On the Mobile App (iOS & Android)