How to Unblock Someone on Instagram (A Complete Guide)

If you have ever blocked someone on Instagram, there may come a time when you change your mind and want to unblock them.

Thankfully, it is actually a very easy process!

In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps of how to unblock someone on Instagram.

So if you change your mind about blocking someone, or if you accidentally blocked someone, don’t worry, we have you covered!

We will also talk about how you can unblock someone but still limit their interaction, if you’re looking for a friendlier alternative.

Method 1: Search The Username Of The Person You Want To Unblock

If you know the username of the person you want to unblock, you can follow these steps:

1. Go to search tab and search for them in the search bar.
2. Once you find their profile, tap on it.
3. If you block someone, you’ll see Unblock button instead of Follow or Following. Tap the Unblock button.
4. A pop up will appear to confirm if you want to unblock the person or not. Tap on Unblock button again.

That’s it! You’ve successfully unblocked someone on Instagram using the first method.

Method 2: Find The Person You Want To Unblock In Your Block List

If you can’t remember the username of the person you want to unblock, you can still find them using your block list.

Here’s how:

1. Go to your profile and tap on three lines icon in the top right corner.
2. Go to Settings and tap on Privacy.
3. Scroll down and tap on Blocked accounts under Connections.
4. A list of people you’ve blocked will appear. Find the person you want to unblock and tap on Unblock next to their name.
5. Again, a pop up will appear asking if you’re sure you want to unblock the person. Tap on Unblock button one last time.

And that’s it! You have now successfully unblocked someone on Instagram using the second method.

After you unblock someone, you and they will be able to see each other’s profile, posts, and stories back just like before.

Friendlier Alternatives to Blocking

If you want to unblock someone but still want to limit their interaction, you can always mute them and/or restrict their account instead.

What it means to mute someone

Muting someone means that you will no longer see their posts and stories in your feed without blocking or unfollowing them, but they will still be able to see and interact with your posts and stories.

Although you won’t see their posts and stories on your feed, you can still always see them by going to their profile.

Ready to mute someone? Read this tutorial.

What it means to restrict someone

Restricting someone’s account takes it a step further. They can still be able to see and comment on your posts, but their comments will be hidden from yourself and everyone until you approve it. They won’t know that their comments are hidden.

You won’t receive any notification when they leave a comment on your posts or send you DMs. They also won’t be able to see when you’re online.

And the best part, you can combine the two features, and the person you restrict or mute will not have any idea that you’ve restricted and muted them.

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