Blocking someone on Telegram is a simple process that can help you manage your contacts and protect your privacy. If you no longer wish to communicate with someone on Telegram, you can block them to prevent them from sending you messages or calls. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of blocking someone on Telegram.
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What Happens when you Block someone on Telegram?
Before we share with you a step-by-step guide on how to block someone on Telegram, you need to first know what happens after you hit the block button.
- When you block someone on Telegram, that person will no longer be able to see your online status, send messages, or call you.
- The blocked contact will also be removed from your contacts list.
- Any messages sent by the blocked person will not be delivered to you and will not be visible in your Telegram chats.
- Fortunately, the blocked individual will not be notified that they have been blocked.
Now that you know what happens when you hit the block button on Telegram; let’s show you how to block that online bully, ex, or stalker. Here is how;
Block Someone on Android Phone
1. Start the Telegram app on your Android phone.
2. Under Chats, select the contact/user you wish to block. It is easier to find people using the search bar.
3. Tap the person’s Username to open a new menu. It will show their username, mobile number, and mutual groups that you are a part of.
4. Go ahead and tap on three vertical dots in the top right corner to open a drop-down menu.
5. Select Block User from the displayed drop-down menu then confirm the action.
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Block Someone on Telegram on iPhone
1. Open your Telegram app on any iOS device.
2. On the Chats page, choose the person you wish to block. You can also find the individual from your chat list.
4. Tap the display picture in the top-right corner of the chat.
5. From the displayed profile information tap More to access a new menu.
6. Now choose the Block button and confirm the Block action. That’s it, you have blocked that user or contact.
Block Someone on the Desktop Version
1. Go to your Telegram desktop app.
2. Tap on contact on the left side of your screen then scroll down or search for the desired user.
3. Select the individual that you want to block.
4. Tap on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen the choose Block User from this list of options displayed in the drop-down menu.
It’s worth noting that if you decide you want to unblock someone on Telegram, you can do so by going to Telegram Settings > Privacy and Security > Blocked Users. Then simply tap on the user you want to unblock and confirm.