If you’ve stumbled over a similar situation, don’t worry! In this article, we will be covering everything from Blocking, Restricting, Muting, and much more to avoid contact with other users on Messenger.
How to Delete Someone on Messenger
There are several options you can choose from while deleting someone on Messenger. The previous option of deleting someone has been replaced by the block feature on Messenger. You can take actions ranging from deleting an unpleasant conversion to blocking the individual from both Facebook and Messenger.
Block Calls and Messages
If you want to restrict a user from calling and messaging you but still want to view their posts on Facebook, you can block them only on Messenger. It is not necessary that you have to be friends with this person on Facebook to block their calls and messages. Messenger will not notify the blocked person about this action however, Messenger will let them know that they cannot call or text you.On WebsiteFollow these steps to block a contact on Messenger:On ApplicationIf you wish to block calls and messages from a contact on the Messenger application, follow these steps:
Other Ways to Limit Contact on Messenger
Blocking might not always be the solution you’re looking for. If you’re looking for a bit subtle way to limit contact between other Messenger users, you can Restrict, Mute Messages and Calls, or Remove them from Messenger Group.
Restrict a User
You can use Messenger’s Restrict feature to limit contact with a user. You will not receive notifications for their messages or calls, but you can still message them. Additionally, they cannot view your activity status, and their chat conversation is removed from the Chat.On WebsiteYou can restrict a user on messenger from the web version of Messenger. If you’re a PC user, follow these steps to restrict a user on the web version of Messenger:On ApplicationIf you use a mobile/tablet to use the Messenger application, follow these steps to restrict a user:
Mute Calls & Messages
If you do not want to receive notifications for when someone calls or messages you, you can Mute notifications. You can choose between muting notifications for messages, calls, or both for either a certain time period. On WebsiteIf you prefer using the web version for Messenger, follow these steps to mute notifications for a user:On ApplicationFor the mobile application version of Messenger, follow these steps to mute notifications for calls and messages:
Delete Participant from Messenger Group
Did you add your mom to a messenger group with your friends on accident? Thankfully, you can remove contacts you added to the messenger group you’re an admin of. However, their previous messages will remain intact unless the admin removes them from the group chat. Remember, your personal chat with the individual you removed will remain unchanged.On WebsiteIf you’re a PC user, remove participants from a messenger group following these steps:On ApplicationFor mobile/tablet users, here is how you can remove a participant from your group on Messenger:
How to Hide Conversations On Messenger?
If you find a conversation upsetting, you can remove the contents of it or hide the entire chat with another account. Messenger has features like Delete Conversation that will remove your copy of either individual messages or the entire conversation. To hide a conversation from your chats, you can Archive that chat.
Delete Conversation
You can delete individual messages to the entire conversation on Messenger. Messenger does not tell the other person that you’ve deleted the conversation, and a copy of the conversation still exists for them.On WebsiteIf you’re using the web version for messenger, follow these steps:On ApplicationIf you’re a mobile/tablet user, use the Messenger application to delete conversations:
Archive Conversation
You can archive the chat if you want to remove a conversation from appearing on your Chats. You can still access the contacts from Archived chats by clicking on your profile icon to the left. The conversation will move to Chats when you receive a new message from them unless you’ve restricted them.On WebsiteTo archive a conversation from the web version of messenger, follow these steps:On ApplicationFor the application users of Messenger, follow these steps to Archive a chat:
How to Delete Someone on Facebook?
When you choose to limit contact with an individual on Messenger, they can still see the things you post on Facebook. If you want to limit them from the content you post, you’ll have to either Unfriend, Restrict and Block them on Facebook as well.
Unfriend
You can only unfriend users who were previously your friends on Facebook. When you unfriend a user, they can only view your public information. When they send you a message, it’ll be sent to the message request where they can’t see if you’ve viewed their message until you approve them.On WebsiteYou can unfriend someone from the web version of Facebook through these steps:On ApplicationFor mobile/tablet users, follow these instructions to unfriend another user on the Facebook application;
Restrict
Not to be confused with blocking, the Restrict feature is when you limit a Facebook friend from viewing your post. They won’t be able to view your content until they’re public or they’re tagged in the post. WebsiteIf you wish to restrict a friend using the web version of Facebook, follow these steps:On ApplicationIf you’re using the mobile application version for Facebook, follow these steps:
Block
Blocking is the most severe form of restriction. When you block someone on Facebook, both of you won’t be able to see each other’s profiles and message each other. In short, your accounts lose all forms of contact with each other on Facebook. Unlike Restrict, you don’t have to be friends with the user on Facebook to block them.On WebsiteTo block someone from the web version of Facebook, follow these steps:On ApplicationFor mobile/tablet users, follow these steps to block another user on Facebook:
