Unblock Someone on Instagram

Before you start

• You need to be logged into your Instagram account.
• Unblocking someone will restore their access to your profile and posts.
• Blocking and unblocking affects privacy and interactions, so proceed carefully.
• You can unblock users from either the chat or their profile.

Steps on mobile

1. Open the Instagram app and tap Messages.
2. Select the chat with the person you want to unblock.
3. Tap Information at the top of the chat.
4. Tap Block/Unblock and then confirm to unblock the person.
5. Alternatively, search for the person's username, go to their profile, tap Options, then tap Unblock.

Steps on desktop

1. Go to Instagram.com and click Messages on the left.
2. Open the chat with the person you want to unblock.
3. Click Information at the top of the chat window.
4. Click Block/Unblock, then click again to confirm unblocking.
5. Alternatively, search for the user, go to their profile, click Options, then click Unblock.

Common problems

You can't find the chat with the blocked person.

Search for their username and visit their profile to unblock from there.

The unblock option is not visible.

Make sure you are logged into the correct account and try restarting the app.

You still can't see the person's profile after unblocking.

Check if they have blocked you or if there are network issues; try refreshing or logging out and back in.

FAQ

Will the person know I unblocked them?

No, Instagram does not notify users when they are unblocked.

Can I unblock someone from the desktop site?

Yes, you can unblock users from Instagram's desktop site via Messages or their profile.

What happens if I unblock someone in a group chat?

You will both be able to see each other's messages in the group if you stay in it.

Official source note

This guide is based on Instagram's official help article about blocking and unblocking users, ensuring accurate and up-to-date instructions.