Google Hangouts is an amazing platform to bring your chats to life with photos, emoji, and free video calls. However, if you are being bothered by someone in your Hangout account, you can easily block him or her by following the instructions provided below.
Steps to Block and Unblock Someone in Hangouts
To Block Someone using Computer
1.) Go to https://hangouts.google.com/ on your computer.
2.) Select the person whom you wish to block from the Hangouts list to open the chat.
3.) Click on the Settings (Gear icon) option located at the top of the chat box.
4.) Select the Block option from the list.
5.) The person will be blocked on the Hangouts from communicating with you.
To Unblock Someone using Computer
1.) Go to https://hangouts.google.com/ on your computer.
2.) Click on the menu bar (three horizontal dots) and select Settings option from the list that appears.
3.) Scroll down to click on the Blocked people option.
4.) Click on the Unblock option located next to the person who you wish to unblock.
5.) The person will be unblocked and will be able to communicate with you on Hangouts.
To Block Someone on Android
1.) On your Android device, open the Hangouts app.
2.) Now, open a Hangout conversation and tap on the More icon (three vertical dots).
3.) Next, select People option from the list and select the person you wish to block.
4.) Then, tap on the Block option.
5.) The person will be blocked from communicating with you on Hangouts.
To Unblock Someone on Android
1.) On your Android device, open the Hangouts app.
2.) Tap on the Menu bar (three horizontal lines) located on the top left of your screen.
3.) Tap on the Settings option and select your account.
4.) Next, tap on the Blocked contacts option. List of blocked contacts will appear on your screen.
5.) Select the person you wish to unblock and tap on the Unblock option next to the selected name.
To Block Someone on iPhone & iPad
1.) Launch the Hangouts app on your iOS device and tap on the Conversations tab located at the bottom.
2.) Next, open a Hangout conversation.
3.) Then, tap on the More icon (three vertical dots) located at the top right corner of your screen.
4.) Tap on the People option and select the person you wish to block.
5.) Once selected, tap on the Block option to block the person.
To Unblock Someone on iPhone & iPad
1.) Launch the Hangouts app on your iOS device.
2.) Tap on the Menu bar icon (three horizontal lines) located at the top left corner of your screen.
3.) Now, tap on the Settings option and select Blocked people option from the list.
4.) Next, select the person from the list whom you wish to unblock. Tap on the person’s name.
5.) Then, tap on the More icon (three vertical dots) and select People option.
6.) Select the person you wish to unblock and tap on the Unblock user option.
So, this is how you can block and unblock someone in Google Hangouts on your computer, Android, and iPhone & iPad device.
