How to unblock people on Instagram

Blocked someone in a fit of rage? Here's how to unblock them in a few steps.

How to unblock someone on Instagram | Instagram unblock tutorial

Blocking people on Instagram is easy, but the option to unblock is buried deep in settings. (File Photo)

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Instagram is great for keeping in touch with friends and family and seeing what’s happening in their life. But sometimes, it may get toxic and you might end up blocking people in a fit of rage. If you are looking for a way to unblock someone quickly, here’s how to do it in a few steps.

Follow these steps to unblock people on Instagram. (Express Photo)

1. To unblock someone on Instagram, open the app and tap on your profile picture from the bottom bar.

2. On your profile page, press the three-bar button on the top right of the screen and click on ‘Settings and Privacy’.

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3. Under the ‘Who can see your content’ section, tap on ‘Blocked’ and you will now see a list of blocked accounts.

4. Press the ‘Unblock’ button in front of the profile you want to unblock and you will now be able to see their profile and content.

Instagram does not notify people when they are blocked or unblocked. If your Facebook account is linked to the Meta Account Center, you might also see a list of people you might want to block based on messaging activity from your Facebook account.

To block someone on Instagram, simply head over to their profile, press the three-line menu on the top right and press the ‘Block’ button.