This wikiHow teaches you how to block someone who's on your Facebook friends list using the mobile app or the Facebook website.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

On Mobile

  1. 1
    Open the Facebook app. It's a blue app with a white f.
    • If you're not signed in automatically, log in.
  2. 2
    Tap the "Search" field at the top of the screen.
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  3. 3
    Type a friend's name in the field. As you type, a list of Facebook profiles will appear below the search field.
  4. 4
    Tap the name of the friend you want to block. Doing so opens their Facebook profile.
  5. 5
    Tap or More. It's on the right side of the screen, below the person's profile picture.
  6. 6
    Tap Block.
  7. 7
    Tap Block to confirm. The person you block will automatically be unfriended and will not be able to contact you via Facebook or Messenger.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

On Desktop

  1. 1
    Go to http://www.facebook.com in a Web browser.
    • If you're not signed in automatically, log in.
  2. 2
    Click the "Search" field at the top of the window.
  3. 3
    Type the name of the friend you want to block and press Enter. A list of Facebook profiles will be displayed in the browser window.
  4. 4
    Click the profile picture of the friend you want to block.
  5. 5
    Click . It's to the right of the profile picture, next to Message.
  6. 6
    Click Block.
  7. 7
    Click Confirm. The person you block will automatically be unfriended and will not be able to contact you via Facebook or Messenger.
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Article SummaryX

1. Open Facebook.
2. Go to the person's page.
3. Click the three dot menu.
4. Click Block.
5. Click Block to confirm.

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