How to Put Someone Back on Message Request on Facebook and Instagram

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How to Restrict Someone on Instagram

If you accidentally accepted someone’s message request or don’t want to receive new messages from someone, butblocking seems harsh, then you need to restrict the user to put them back in Message Requests. Here’s how:

Step 1:Open theuser’s chatand tap on theirnameat the top.

Step 2: Tap thethree-dot icon, followed byRestrict.

Please remember that the profile will be restricted immediately. Here’s what happens when you restrict someone on Instagram:

Tip:You can also restrict someone by going to the user’s profile. Then, tap the three-dot icon, followed by Restrict.

How to Restrict Someone on Facebook Messenger

Step 1:In Facebook Messenger, open thechatand press thei iconat the top. Or press theperson’s nameat the top.

Step 2:Scroll down and tap onRestrict.

Here’s what happens afterrestricting a user on Messenger:

If you feel someone has restricted you, here’s how toknow if you are restricted by someone.

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Last updated on 25 April, 2024

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