Instagram: How to Block Someone on Mobile

Users can prevent others from seeing their content and interacting with them

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As people use the Instagram mobile application, they may come across bothersome users they don’t want to interact with. When this happens, they have the option to block those users in order to stop them from being able to see their content or interact with them in the app.

Our guide will show you how to block someone while using the Instagram mobile app.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram app on iOS.

Step 1: While viewing the profile for the user you want to block, tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen.


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