How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat
Did you block someone on Snapchat but miss their stories?
Blocking people is one of the most common functions available in other social media apps.
And the Snapchat app is no exception.
You block someone on Snapchat when they’ve sent a harmful message, don’t respect a Private Snapchat Story or you just don’t want to be friends with them anymore.
Hey, it happens.
But if you want to contact them again, you’ll need to unblock those friends on Snapchat.
So how do you unblock someone on Snapchat?
It’s as easy as blocking someone.
In this article, you’ll learn:
- How to unblock someone on Snapchat
- What happens when you unblock someone on the Snapchat app?
- Does Snapchat notify an account that you unblocked it?
How To Unblock Someone On Snapchat
If you feel bad about blocking someone, you can unblock someone on Snapchat from the Snapchat settings.
You can access settings from your profile icon, but before we confuse you, let’s go in one step at a time.
Open Snapchat and follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Tap On Your Profile Icon
It’s the bitmoji icon on the top left corner of the screen.
If it doesn’t have a bitmoji, it’ll resemble a person’s head but with a gray outline.
On your profile page, tap on the settings icon (the gear icon) that’s on the upper right corner of your screen.
You’ll be taken into the settings menu.
Step 2: Go into “Account Actions
Scroll down until you see “Account Action on the settings pages,” then tap the Blocked button.
You’ll see a list of all the people you have blocked while using Snapchat.
Step 3: Unblock An Account
To unblock someone on Snapchat, simply tap on the X icon to the side of their username.
A pop-up menu will appear asking you if you are sure about unblocking that username.
Tap yes.
The account will be unblocked, and you’ll be able to add it as a friend once more.
What Happens When You Unblock Someone On The Snapchat App?
When you unblock a Snapchat user, they’ll be able to:
- Send you a friend request
- Receive snaps
- Chat with you
- Tag you in a story.
But only if you accepted to be their friend.
Chats are recovered, but Snapchat Streaks that you’ve lost aren’t.
If you want to be friends on Snapchat again, it might be a good idea to scroll over the chat history just to see what you spoke about with the blocked person.
Does Snapchat Notify An Account That You Unblocked It?
Snapchat does not notify another person when they are blocked or unblocked.
The only way that person will find out is by constantly checking your profile or friend list.
Pro Tip: You can actually know if someone blocked you on Snapchat. No, there is no blocked icon.
But you can search for a sign that you were blocked. It’s as easy as searching for a username on the app.
The blocked option was developed so every user can have control over who sees their stories.
In fact, when you tap “blocked,” the app won’t let you unblock that person for 24 hours.
Do You Need To Add An Unblocked Snapchat Account Back?
A blocked person is removed from your friend list, which means that you need to add them back after you unblock them.
So yes, you need to add that person to your friends’ list before you can send snaps back to them.
Simply go into their profile and tap the Add Friend button.
It’s a big blue button, so it shouldn’t be hard to see.
Summary:
To block or to unblock? That is the question.
All Shakespeare jokes aside, when you block someone, you are telling that person that you need a break from them at the moment.
Sometimes you just need to purge your friends list from people you don’t love. Everyone does it.
But it’s also ok to contact them again and add them back on Snapchat.
Now, if you are unable to contact them, it may be better to simply leave them alone.
We hope you found this article helpful.
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How To Unblock Someone On Snapchat FAQ
Why Can’t I Find The Person I Unblocked On Snapchat?
It might be that they blocked you back on Snapchat.
Another reason is that the other person deleted their account and the app altogether.
Next time you log into Snapchat, think twice before tap the block icon.
How To Know If Someone Unblocked You On Snapchat?
You’ll need to check on your phone daily.
Open Snapchat and search for the username. If it appears, it means you are no longer on the blocked list.
You add them by clicking on the three vertical dots on the top right corner of their profile.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter at Hypegrowth. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.