How to Unblock Someone on Skype for PC, Mac, and Web

Skype lets you block a contact to prevent that person from calling you, sending you instant messages, and checking your online status. Blocking is fast and easy—but so is unblocking. After you unblock a person, they may see messages or call logs that were sent while the block was in place. Follow these steps to unblock a Skype contact.

How to Unblock Someone on Skype for Android and iOS

The methods for unblocking a contact on Android and iOS are nearly identical to the method for PC and Mac.

How to Unblock a Contact on Older Versions of Skype

Older versions of Skype for Android and iOS may not hide blocked contacts. Instead, these apps display a red Stop icon next to the name. To unblock these people, long-press their names, access their profile, and tap Unblock contact. Similarly, older versions of Skype on Android or iOS may not hide a blocked contact if their number is saved in the phone’s app contacts. These contacts have On Skype as Name/Username listed underneath their entries in the Skype contact list.