How to Remove Messenger Restrictions on Devices

If you accidentally blocked someone's messages and don't know how to remove the restrictions on Messenger, check out this article. Below, Mytour will guide you on how to turn off message limitations on Messenger for iPhone, Android, and computers.

What are Messenger message restrictions?

Messenger message restrictions are a feature that allows you to limit receiving messages from users you don't want to hear from. When enabled, your chat and the account you want to restrict will be hidden and not displayed on the Messenger interface. Even if the other person wants to message you, you won't receive notifications or see messages.

Another unique aspect is that even when you're online, the other person won't know your activity status or when you read messages. The restricted person also won't know that you've restricted them because Messenger won't send them any notifications, and you can remove message restrictions on Messenger at any time.

How to Identify Restricted Accounts on Messenger

Even though Messenger doesn't send notifications about restricted accounts, you can still identify if you're restricted on Messenger through some signs:

• You can't send messages to them or messages you send aren't accessible to them: When in the restricted list, your outgoing messages will display a red exclamation mark or a seen icon
• You can't view their Stories on Messenger: When placed in the message restriction list, you can still view their Stories on Facebook but can't comment or message on a Story on Messenger.
• You can't see their active status: If you're placed in the restricted list, you won't be able to see their active status but they can still see yours. So to remove or disable this feature, refer to the steps to lift restrictions on Messenger below.

How to Remove Message Restrictions on Messenger for iPhone, Android

Removing or disabling restrictions on Messenger on iPhone and deleting them on Android is very simple and easy to do. You can follow the steps Mytour guides below to ensure 100% success

For iPhone

Here's how to turn off restrictions on Messenger on your iPhone:

Step 1: Open the Messenger app on your iPhone, then select the message or find the person you want to unblock.

Step 2: In the Messenger interface, for the message of the person you want to unblock, swipe left. Then, select the three horizontal lines.

Step 3: Choose the 'Block' option.

Step 4: Then select 'Unblock' on Messenger and tap Confirm.

For Android Phones

Step-by-step guide to removing message restrictions on Messenger to easily disable this feature on Android phones

Step 1: Open the Messenger app, then select messages or search for the person you want to unblock.

Step 2: Then, tap on their Avatar.

Step 3: Scroll down and select the 'Block' option.

Step 4: Select 'Block messages and calls'.

Step 5: Then, choose 'Unblock' and tap confirm.

How to Remove Message Restrictions on Messenger via Computer

Removing or disabling message restrictions on Messenger via computer is very simple with just a few steps. Follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Log in to your Facebook account on your computer, then click on the 'Menu icon' at the top right corner of the screen and select 'Settings & Privacy'

Step 2: Select the 'Settings' option

Step 3: Click on the 'Blocking' option on the left corner.

Step 4: Now the screen will display a list of accounts that you've previously blocked. Select 'Unblock' in blue on the right side of the account you want to unblock.

Commonly Asked Questions

The message restriction feature on Messenger helps users ensure privacy and avoid unwanted messages. However, there are many questions users have about message restrictions and unrestrictions on Messenger.

Will the other person know they are restricted?

NO, The other person will not know that you are restricting their messages on Messenger. Because this app will not send any notifications to them, and you can block or unblock at any time.

Can a restricted account make calls?

Yes, a restricted account can still call you normally and have a connection signal, however, you will not receive notifications about the call.

How do blocking and restricting features differ on Messenger?

You're currently removing restrictions on Messenger, but wondering how blocking differs from restricting, the answer is here. The blocking and restricting features have significant differences. In the restriction feature, the other person can still send messages and call you. You just won't receive their message notifications, and the chat thread won't be displayed in the Messenger interface.

In the blocking feature, the blocked account cannot send messages or make calls to you. But you and they will still remain friends on Facebook

After removing restrictions, will the other person know I've seen the messages?

Yes, after you've lifted restrictions on Facebook, messages sent by the previously restricted person will be marked as 'Seen'. This lets the other person know that you're aware of this conversation.

Conclusion

Here are some simple ways to disable or turn off message restrictions on Messenger that Mytour wants to share with you. Wish you success in disabling message restrictions on Messenger for iPhone and computer.

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