How to Restrict or Disable Instant Messaging on Tumblr
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Restrict or Disable Messaging on Tumblr
If you’re tired of gettingconstant message notificationson Tumblr, disabling the Instant Messaging feature becomes reasonable. Sadly, there’s no native setting to completely turn it off. However, you can restrict the number of received messages to only blogs and people you follow — translating to turning off instant messaging.
Once restricted, you can only receive messages from Tumblrs you follow and nofollowersor random visitors should be able to message you (unless you’ve chatted with them previously). Follow these steps to enable it on your desktop and smartphone:
On Desktop
Step 1:Access Tumblr in a new tab on your browser and selectSettingsfrom the left sidebar.
Step 2:Select your desiredTumblr blogto configure its preferences.
Step 3:Scroll down toMessagingand turn on its toggle to restrict messaging from accounts you don’t follow on Tumblr.
On Phone
Step 1:Open the Tumblr app, select theAccount iconat the bottom right, and tap theGear icon.
Step 2:SelectAccount settingsand tapMessaging.
Step 3:Select your Tumblr blog and enableOnly Tumblrs you follow can messageto restrict Instant messaging on the platform.
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Last updated on 26 August, 2024
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