This article explains how to unblock a contact on Skype on a PC or Mac, the web, or using an Android or iOS mobile app. Information applies to Skype version 8.55.0.141 and later, but the article also provides information for older versions of Skype.

What to Know

  • PC, Mac, web: Select three dots > Settings > Contacts > Blocked Contacts. Choose a name > Unblock.Mobile app: On Chat screen, tap your profile picture > Contacts > Blocked Contacts. Find a name > Unblock.

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.

  • Select the More icon (the three dots) next to your name, then select Settings.
  • Select Contacts.
  • Select Blocked Contacts.
  • Find the person you want to unblock, then select the Unblock button.

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.

Select the More icon (the three dots) next to your name, then select Settings.

Select Contacts.

Select Blocked Contacts.

Find the person you want to unblock, then select the Unblock button.

  • Tap your profile picture at the top of the Chats screen.
  • Select Settings.
  • Tap Contacts.
  • Choose Blocked Contacts.
  • Find the contact you want to unblock and tap the Unblock button to the right.

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.

Tap your profile picture at the top of the Chats screen.

Select Settings.

Tap Contacts.

Choose Blocked Contacts.

Find the contact you want to unblock and tap the Unblock button to the right.

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.

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