Although Google Hangouts is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, there are times when you may want to block someone. Maybe they’re being too spammy, or maybe you just don’t want to talk to them anymore. Either way, it’s easy to block someone on Google Hangouts.
To block someone on Google Hangouts, open the Hangouts app and go to your list of contacts. Tap the contact you want to block, then tap the Menu button (it looks like three dots). Tap Block contact.
If you change your mind, you can unblock the person by going to Hangouts > Menu > Settings > Blocked people. Tap the person you want to unblock, then tap Unblock.
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How to Block Someone on Google Hangouts?
The Different Ways to Block Someone on Google Hangouts
There are a few different ways that you can block someone on Google Hangouts. The first way is to go to the settings menu and click on the “Blocked People” option. From here, you can add the person’s name or email address to the block list.
Another way to block someone is to right-click on their name in the Hangouts window and select “Block.”
Finally, you can also block someone by clicking on the “More” option in a Hangouts conversation and selecting “Block.”
How to Block Someone on Google Hangouts Using the Block Feature
Assuming you would like to block someone on Google Hangouts using the block feature, here are the steps:
First, open Google Hangouts in your web browser and sign in.
Once you’re signed in, click on the contact that you want to block in the left sidebar.
Then, click on the three dots icon next to the contact’s name in the top section of the chat window.
A drop-down menu will appear. From the drop-down menu, select Block.
A pop-up window will appear, asking you to confirm that you want to block the contact. Click on the Block button to confirm.
That’s it! The person you blocked will no longer be able to contact you or see your profile on Google Hangouts.
How to Block Someone on Google Hangouts Using the Block button
If you no longer want to receive messages, calls, or invitations from a certain contact, you can block them on Google Hangouts. This will prevent the person from being able to contact you using Hangouts.
To block someone on Hangouts:
1. Open the Hangouts app.
2. Tap the contact you want to block.
3. Tap More.
4. Tap Block.
5. Tap Block to confirm.
Blocking someone on Hangouts will also block them in any other Google apps they may be using, such as Gmail, Google+, and Google Photos.
How to Block Someone on Google Hangouts from Your Contacts List
If you want to block someone on Google Hangouts, there are a few different ways you can do it. One way is to block them from your contacts list. To do this, open up the Hangouts app and go to your contacts list. Tap on the person you want to block and then tap on the three dots in the upper right-hand corner. A menu will pop up and you can tap on “Block” to block that person.
Another way to block someone on Google Hangouts is to do it from a conversation you’re having with them. To do this, open up the conversation and tap on the three dots in the upper right-hand corner. A menu will pop up and you can tap on “Block” to block that person.
Once you’ve blocked someone on Google Hangouts, you will no longer be able to see their messages or contact them in any way. If you want to unblock someone, you can do so from the Hangouts app by going to your contacts list and tapping on the three dots next to the person you want to unblock. A menu will pop up and you can tap on “Unblock” to unblock that person.
How to Block Someone on Google Hangouts from Your Google+ Circle
If you want to block someone on Google Hangouts from your Google+ circle, there is a simple way to do it. Here are the steps:
1. Open Google+ and go to your circles.
2. Find the person you want to block in your circles and hover over their name.
3. A menu will pop up and you will see the option to “Block.”
4. Click “Block” and the person will be removed from your Google+ circle and blocked on Google Hangouts.
How to Block Someone on Google Hangouts from Your Gmail Account
Blocking someone on Google Hangouts is a two-step process. First, you need to block the person on Hangouts, and then you need to block the person on Gmail.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Open Hangouts in Gmail.
2. Click the contact you want to block.
3. Click the Block button.
4. Confirm that you want to block the contact.
5. Open Gmail.
6. Click the cog icon in the top-right corner and select Settings.
7. Scroll down to the Blocked Addresses section and click Add a blocked address.
8. Enter the email address of the person you want to block and click Block.
9. Confirm that you want to block the address.
That’s it! The person you’ve blocked will no longer be able to contact you on Hangouts or Gmail.
Must Read
1. How to Block Someone on Google Hangouts?
If you want to block someone on Google Hangouts, there are a few different ways you can do it. You can either block them directly from Hangouts, or you can block them from your Google+ account.
2. Blocking someone from Hangouts
If you want to block someone from Hangouts, open up the Hangouts app and go to your conversations. Then, find the person you want to block and tap on their name.
At the top of the chat window, you’ll see a three dot menu. Tap on it and select “Block person.”
Confirm that you want to block the person and they will be blocked from Hangouts.
3. Blocking someone from your Google+ account
If you want to block someone from your Google+ account, go to your Google+ settings. Then, find the “People and sharing” section and select “Blocked people.”
Click on the “Add someone to this list” field and type in the name or email address of the person you want to block.
Confirm that you want to block the person and they will be added to your blocked list.
4. What happens when you block someone?
When you block someone on Hangouts, they will no longer be able to contact you or see any of your Hangouts messages. They will also be blocked from your Google+ account, which means they will no longer be able to see your posts or information.
Conclusion
Thanks for reading! We hope this guide was helpful. Blocking someone on Google Hangouts is a fairly easy process, but it’s important to know how to do it if you ever need to. Remember, you can always unblock someone if you change your mind.
