Social media can be a friendly but sometimes toxic place. That is why it is important to understand the control you have over who can and can’t contact you online. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through how to both block and unblock someone on Snapchat.
What Happens When You Block Someone on Snapchat
Before diving into the unblocking process, it’s essential to understand what happens when you block someone on Snapchat.
Upon blocking a user on Snapchat, they are removed from your friends list, and both parties are unable to send snaps or messages to each other. However, blocking is reversible, so it isn’t a permanent deal.
What Happens When You Unblock Someone on Snapchat
When you decide to unblock a user on Snapchat, you can again start sending snaps and messages to each other. That is provided the other user has not blocked you as well.
Will Someone Know You Blocked Them on Snapchat?
Snapchat does not send notifications when a user is blocked or unblocked.
If you were to block someone, your activity would simply cease to be accessible to the blocked user. This would probably tip the person off that they are blocked. But there is no explicit message that they are blocked.
Step-By-Step Guide to Unblock Someone on Snapchat
- Open the Snapchat app on your mobile device. Ensure you’re logged into your account.
- Tap on your profile icon in the top left corner of the screen to access your profile.
- In your profile, locate and tap on the gear icon or ‘Settings’ option usually found in the top right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down through the settings menu until you find the ‘Blocked’ option under the ‘Account Actions’ section. Tap on it.
- You’ll now see a list of all the contacts you’ve blocked on Snapchat.
- Tap the “X” next to the user’s name you wish to unblock.
- Snapchat will prompt you to confirm the unblock. Confirm by tapping ‘Yes’ to finalise the process.
How to Block Someone on Snapchat
- Open the Snapchat app and locate the profile of the individual you wish to block.
- Tap on the profile icon to access the user’s profile.
- In the user’s profile, tap on the three dots icon typically found in the top right corner of the screen.
- Now tap “Manage Friendship”.
- From the menu that appears, tap on ‘Block’ to confirm your decision.
- Snapchat will prompt you to confirm your action. Tap ‘Block’ to confirm the block.
Unblock Access to Snapchat
In some countries and organisations, the use of Snapchat is monitored and blocked. If you cannot access it where you are, then there is a way to fake your location, start using it and unblock Snapchat.
By connecting to a VPN server in a country that allows the use of Snapchat, you can easily download and start snapping with your friends, family, and people all around the world.
With hide.me VPN this is simple. You can download our free app (available for both Android and iOS), and connect to a VPN server in just one tap. Once connected, you can download Snapchat from your app store of choice and start enjoying Snapchat.
Bypass Snapchat Censorship
In some countries, Snapchat may not be completely banned, but censored instead. Some information and features may not be available to those in these locations.
You can gain access to the full Snapchat experience by also using a VPN, just like unblocking full access to Snapchat. Simply connect to a VPN server based in a country with unfiltered access to Snapchat and you won’t be missing anything.
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Be In Control
Unblocking and blocking on Snapchat is a straightforward process that allows you to stay in control of who can contact you on the platform. You don’t have to put up with any users you feel are impacting you negatively. Just remember that you can easily unblock and block users as you see fit. And if where you are is trying to block access to Snapchat, a VPN will have you covered.
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