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How to Unblock Someone on TikTok or Instagram

Go to your blocked accounts list in TikTok or Instagram settings and tap Unblock next to the person. You can also visit their profile and tap Unblock. They won’t be notified, but you’ll need to follow each other again.

Updated
Time
2 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Applies to
Android, iPhone, Web

By Published Oct 6, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1 TikTok: Profile > ☰ > Settings and privacy > Privacy > Blocked accounts > Unblock.
  2. 2 Instagram: Profile > ☰ > Blocked > Unblock.
  3. 3 Or open their profile and tap Unblock.
  4. 4 Follow them again if you want to see their posts.
On this page
  1. Before you start
  2. Unblock on TikTok
  3. Unblock on Instagram
  4. Troubleshooting
  5. Frequently asked questions

Before you start

  • The TikTok or Instagram app

Method 1 Unblock on TikTok

Or search for their profile and tap Unblock.

  1. Step 1: Open blocked accounts

    Go to Profile > ☰ > Settings and privacy > Privacy > Blocked accounts.

  2. Step 2: Unblock

    Tap Unblock next to the person.

Method 2 Unblock on Instagram

On a computer: More > Settings > Blocked accounts.

  1. Step 1: Open blocked list

    Go to Profile > ☰ and tap Blocked (under Who can see your content).

  2. Step 2: Unblock

    Tap Unblock next to their name and confirm.

Troubleshooting

I can’t find them in the list

They may have changed their username or deleted their account. Search by their new name, or they were restricted rather than blocked (Instagram: Settings > Restricted).

Frequently asked questions

Can I block them again later?

Yes. On Instagram you may need to wait a short time before re-blocking.

Will they see I viewed their profile?

No, profile visits aren’t shown on TikTok unless profile view history is on for both, or on Instagram.

Summary

Open your Blocked accounts list in TikTok’s Privacy settings or Instagram’s settings menu and tap Unblock. Follow them again if you want to see their content.

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Written by

James Chambo

Founder

James is the Founder and Senior Editor of OnlineHow with more than 20 years of experience in internet publishing.