How to Block Someone on Microsoft Teams

Less distractions and more focus with Teams block feature

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Teams was one of the video-conferencing and chat communication tools that stood out during the COVID-19 pandemic with all its feature updates.

This gave some annoying users the leeway to abuse this app and ruin your day by spam calls, sending you unwanted messages, or even sharing inappropriate links. Luckily, you don’t have to put up with them when you activate the block button.

What happens when you block someone on Teams? When you block a user on Teams, they will not be able to send you any messages or tag you on any chat groups. They will also no longer receive notifications from you and vice versa.

It’s important to note that blocking is mostly used for personal accounts. If you don’t see the block option, it is because it may not be activated on work/school-managed accounts because your IT department controls these settings.

How do I block someone in Teams?

1. Block via Chat

2. Block via Contact

3. Block via Settings

How do I mute someone on Teams?

In some cases, blocking is not an option because communication between the two parties is required. It may just be those annoyingout-of-office messages stuck on a profilefor a while.

You can choose to mute them and only check their messages when you feel the need to orenable the compact featureto hide previews of messages you don’t want to see.

How do I manage my blocked list in Microsoft Teams?

How do you know if someone blocked you in Teams?

With these tips, you can successfully block those guest users who pop up from nowhere. And if blocking seems too extreme, you can choose toblock out profanitiesinstead to keep your chatspace respectful.

After all, the goal is to create a safe space where you can be productive and minimize distractions. Do you find the block feature in Teams helpful? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.

How to Block Someone on Microsoft Teams#

How do I block someone in Teams?#

1. Block via Chat#

2. Block via Contact#

3. Block via Settings#

How do I mute someone on Teams?#

How do I manage my blocked list in Microsoft Teams?#

How do you know if someone blocked you in Teams?#