You can easily block someone on Instagram, in case you feel that a particular person is becoming too annoying or bothering you on Instagram. Similarly, it is easy to Unblock someone on Instagram, in case you change your mind.
What Happens When You Block Someone on Instagram
When you block someone on Instagram, the person that you have blocked will no longer be able to post anything on your timeline or see your posts and stories on Instagram.
Instagram does not notify people when anyone blocks them. Hence, the person that you have blocked will not immediately know that you have blocked him/her.
The Blocked person will still be able to mention your User Name on Instagram, but the mention won’t appear in your activity. In case you change your User Name, the blocked person won’t be able to mention you without knowing your New User Name.
As mentioned above, you can always Unblock someone on Instagram, in case you happen to change your mind.
Steps to Block Someone on Instagram
As mentioned above, you can easily block someone on Instagram, in case this person is trying to get on your nerves and bothering you.
1. Open the Instagram App on your iPhone or Android Phone
2. Next, search for the Contact that you want to block on Instagram.
3. From the search results, tap on the Contact that you want to block.
4. On the next screen, tap on the 3-dot icon (Gear Icon in iPhone) located at the top right corner of your screen.
5. On the pop-up that appears, tap on the Block option (See image below).
6. On the next pop-up, tap on Yes I’m Sure to confirm that you do want to block this person on Instagram.
Unblock Someone on Instagram
In case you happen to change your mind or have a change of heart, it only takes a minute to Unblock Someone on Instagram.
1. Open the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android Phone.
2. Next, tap on the Profile icon located at the lower right corner of your screen.
3. On the next screen, tap on the 3-dots menu icon (Gear icon on iPhone) located at the top right corner of your screen.
4. On the next screen (Options), scroll down and tap on Blocked Users option.
5. On the Blocked Users screen, tap on the person that you want to unblock.
6. On the next screen, tap on the Unblock button.
7. On the pop-up that appears, tap on Yes, I’m sure option to confirm that you do want to Unblock this person on Instagram.
Hope this helps you Block and Unblock Someone on Instagram, in case you come across the need to do so.