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How to Unblock Someone on Skype

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By Fionna Agomuoh Fionna Agomuoh Writer University at Buffalo Fionna Agomuoh is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire. Her writing has appeared in Newsweek, International Business Times, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 20, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

What to Know

PC, Mac, Web: Select the More icon > Settings > Contacts > Blocked Contacts. Choose a name > Unblock.Mobile app: Tap your profile picture on Chat screen > Contacts > Blocked Contacts. Find a name. Tap Unblock. This article explains how to unblock a contact on Skype on a PC or Mac, the web, or using an Android or iOS mobile app. This information applies to Skype version 8.55.0.141 and later, but the article also provides information for older versions of Skype.

How to Unblock Someone on Skype for PC Mac and Web

Skype lets you block a contact to prevent that person from calling you, sending you instant messages, and checking your online status. Blocking is fast and easy—but so is unblocking. After you unblock a person, they may see messages or call logs that were sent while the block was in place. Follow these steps to unblock a Skype contact. Select the More icon (the three dots) next to your name, then select Settings. Select Contacts. Select Blocked Contacts. Find the person you want to unblock, then select the Unblock button.

How to Unblock Someone on Skype for Android and iOS

The methods for unblocking a contact on Android and iOS are nearly identical to the method for PC and Mac. Tap your profile picture at the top of the Chats screen. Select Settings. Tap Contacts. Choose Blocked Contacts. Find the contact you want to unblock and tap the Unblock button to the right.

How to Unblock a Contact on Older Versions of Skype

Older versions of Skype for Android and iOS may not hide blocked contacts. Instead, these apps display a red Stop icon next to the name. To unblock these people, long-press their names, access their profile, and tap Unblock contact. Similarly, older versions of Skype on Android or iOS may not hide a blocked contact if their number is saved in the phone's app contacts. These contacts have On Skype as Name/Username listed underneath their entries in the Skype contact list. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Unblock Someone on Messenger How to Unblock Someone on TikTok How to Unblock Someone on Instagram How to Unblock Someone on Twitter How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat How to Fix It When WhatsApp Isn't Working How to Block Someone on Skype How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) How to Block Someone on Instagram How to Ban Someone From a Facebook Page How to Delete Skype Contacts How to Unblock Someone on Facebook How to Delete Any WhatsApp Contact How to Add Anyone to Facebook Messenger How to Block Someone on Facebook Messenger How to View Blocked Profiles on Facebook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies