In case you are fed up with receiving unwanted messages or just want to secure your privacy, Snapchat provides you with several options on blocking a person. Blocking an individual means that he or she cannot send you Snaps, see your Story, or otherwise get in touch with you.
Snapchat blocking guide
Blocking on Snapchat with Chat
In case the desired person is in your chat list, then you can block him or her using the following steps:
- Launch the Snapchat application on your phone.
- Click the text box that is located in the lower-left corner (Chat).
- Tap and press on the name of the friend whom you want to block.
- Select Manage Friendship.
- Tap Block, tap again to block the user.
Blocking on Snapchat using Username Search
In case you are not having an active chat with the user, search is the way:
- Open Snapchat and select the magnifying glass icon at the top.
- Enter the name of the individual to block.
- Hold their profile and choose Block, confirm.
Blocking on Snapchat Through Stories
It is also possible to block a person in their Story:
- Tap on the stories section in Snapchat.
- Locate the Story of the user that you want to block.
- Tap and hold their Story → Manage Friendship → Block.
Blocking on Snapchat Through Snap Map
The Map section of Snapchat also lets you block people:
- Open Snapchat and tap the Map icon (bottom-left).
- Click on the Bitmoji or user icon that you wish to block.
- Click the three dots (•••) and then go to Manage Friendship and click block.
One of the best methods of safeguarding your privacy, as well as making the Snapchat social environment safe, is to block people. Chat, Search, Stories, or Maps, however, the process of it requires just several seconds, and it allows you to manage the communication of who can contact you.
