How to Block Someone on Instagram
Stop an account from finding, following, or messaging you by using Instagram’s Blocked accounts controls.
Open your profile menu, go to Settings and activity, choose Blocked, tap Add, find the account, and confirm Block.
Before you start
Check the exact username before confirming. Instagram says blocking can also cover other accounts the person has or creates, and the person is not notified.
Follow the steps
Open Blocked accounts
From your profile, open the three-line menu, choose Settings and activity, then tap Blocked under Who can see your content.
Open Blocked accounts. · Tap to enlarge Find the account
Tap Add, then search for the account or choose it from the list. Tap Block beside the correct username.
Choose the correct account carefully. · Tap to enlarge Read the confirmation
Instagram explains what blocking changes. Check the username, then tap Block to confirm. The person is not notified.
Review the effects before confirming. · Tap to enlarge
A couple of useful details
Will Instagram notify someone when I block them?
Instagram’s current confirmation says they will not be notified.
Can a blocked person message me?
Instagram says a blocked account cannot message you or find your profile or content in the usual ways.
Can I undo a block?
Yes. Return to Blocked accounts and choose Unblock.
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