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This wikiHow teaches you how to block someone on imo.im chat, as well as how to unblock a previously blocked person. In order to block someone on imo.im, you must have a chat history with the person and they must not be in your contacts list.

Method 1
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Blocking on Mobile

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  1. Tap the imo.im app icon, which resembles "imo" inside of a speech bubble on a white background.
    • If you aren't signed into imo on your phone, you'll need to enter your phone number and preferred name before proceeding.
  2. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
    • On Android, tap CONTACTS in the top-right corner of the screen.
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  3. Tap a contact whom you want to block. This will open their chat page.
  4. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. The contact's information page will open.
  5. This is at the bottom of the screen.
    • On Android, tap Delete contact here instead. Android users may also have the "Block" option available without having to delete the contact; if so, skip this step and the next step.
  6. Doing so removes the person from your Contacts list, thus allowing you to block them.
  7. It's at the bottom of the screen.
  8. This will block the person, preventing them from being able to contact you on imo.
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Method 2
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Unblocking on Mobile

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  1. Tap the imo.im app icon, which resembles "imo" inside of a speech bubble on a white background.
    • If you aren't signed into imo on your phone, you'll need to enter your phone number and preferred name before proceeding.
  2. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen. A menu will open.
    • On Android, you'll tap ☰ in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
  3. This option is in the middle of the Settings page.
    • On Android, you must scroll down to see this option.
  4. If you've blocked more than one person on imo, find the person whom you want to unblock.
  5. It's a blue button to the right of the person's name.
  6. Doing so will remove the person from the Blocked list.
    • You can add the person back to your contacts by opening the Chats tab, tapping the chat with them, tapping their name, and tapping Add to Contacts (or similar).
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Method 3
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Blocking on Desktop

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  1. Its app icon resembles the word "imo" inside of a speech bubble on a white background.
    • If you aren't signed into imo on your computer, you'll need to sign in using your phone number.
  2. It's in the upper-left side of the window.
  3. Look for a person whom you want to block in the CONTACTS window on the left side of the window, then click their name. This opens a chat window with the person.
  4. Doing so will prompt a drop-down menu.
    • If your mouse doesn't have a right-click button, click the right side of the mouse, or use two fingers to click the mouse.
    • If your computer uses a trackpad instead of a mouse, use two fingers to tap the trackpad or press the bottom-right side of the trackpad.
  5. It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
  6. This will remove the person from your contacts.
  7. It's at the top of the person's profile page. This will add the person to your "Blocked Contacts" list, meaning that they won't be able to contact you on imo.
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Method 4
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Unblocking on Desktop

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  1. Its app icon resembles the word "imo" inside of a speech bubble on a white background.
    • If you aren't signed into imo on your computer, you'll need to sign in using your phone number.
  2. It's a tab in the upper-left corner of the window. A drop-down menu will appear.
  3. This option is in the middle of the drop-down menu. Doing so opens a list of your currently blocked people on the right side of the window.
  4. If you've blocked more than one person on imo, find the account that you want to unblock.
  5. It's below the person's name. This will immediately unblock the person.
  6. Click the person's name to open their profile page, then click Add to Contacts at the top of the chat window.
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  • Question
    Can a person see I called them if I blocked their number and they don't have my number?
    Community Answer
    They will see that you called, but they will be unable to return the call.
  • Question
    How can I tell if someone has blocked me?
    Community Answer
    You will not be notified that you have been blocked by someone on imo. You will no longer see the person that blocked you, and you won't be able to contact them.
  • Question
    How can I see who just called me when chat history has been cleared?
    Community Answer
    Once the history is cleared that information is destroyed.
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      • If you don't have a chat history (at least one message) with the contact whom you want to block, you might not be able to block the contact after removing them from your Contacts list.
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      Warnings

      • Blocked contacts will not be able to communicate with you or see when you’re online unless you unblock them.
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      1. Tap Contacts .
      2. Tap a contact.
      3. Tap the name at the top.
      4. Tap Delete .
      5. Tap Yes .
      6. Slide the "Block" switch to On.
      7. Tap Yes .

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