Here's How to Block Someone in the Facebook App
Follow this guide to block users from within Facebook's mobile app
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If you ever run into a bothersome user on Facebook, did you know you can block them from within Facebook’s mobile application? Our guide will show you how. Note: These screenshots were captured in the Facebook app on iOS.
Step 1: Tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap “Privacy Shortcuts” under “Settings.”
Step 3: Tap, “How do I stop someone from bothering me?”
Step 4: Type the name or email address of the user you’d like to block, and then tap “Block.”
Step 5: If you typed a name, find the user you’d like to block in the list that appears and tap “Block” next to their name.
If you ever wish to unblock a user later on, you can do so by returning to the Privacy Shortcuts menu, tapping “How do I stop someone from bothering me?” and tapping “Blocked users” to...
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