How To Unblock A Number On Your iPhone/iPad?

This article explains how to unblock a contact. The steps may vary depending on your iOS version, but the process remains the same.

Unblocking someone allows them to text, call, email, and FaceTime you.

To unblock a contact on an iPhone or iPad:

1. Go to Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts.

2. Swipe right to left on the contact you want to unblock.

3. Tap Unblock.

This is how you unblock people on your iPhone or iPad.

If you’ve previously blocked someone on your iPhone or iPad and want to unblock them so they can contact you again, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Tap Messages: This works even if you blocked the person through calls, emails, or FaceTime.

3. Tap Blocked Contacts: In older versions of iOS, this may be labeled Blocked or Call Blocking & Identification.

4. Scroll through the list and swipe right to left on the contact you want to unblock.

5. Tap Unblock.

Important: Unblocking someone reopens all forms of communication, meaning you can’t block calls but leave texts open. It's an all-or-nothing process.

This is how you can Unblock a Number With Your Phone Company.

While the iPhone and iPad offer a built-in call-blocking feature, phone companies also provide their services to block numbers, sometimes for a fee.

If you blocked numbers through your phone company’s service, the steps above won’t help, as they only apply to numbers blocked using Apple’s built-in options.

To unblock a number that was blocked through your phone company, you’ll need to:

1. Contact your phone company directly.

2. Or, use your online account to manage and undo the block.

This process will vary depending on your service provider.