We’ve all been there: you just lost a brutal ranked match after a teammate intentionally fed your lane, or you got into a petty argument over voice chat with a random squad member, and you hit block without a second thought. A few days later, you realize they were actually one of the best junglers you’ve ever queued with, or you find out they’re a friend of your IRL buddy who wants to run ranked together. If you’re fumbling through your account settings trying to find where your blocked list lives, learning how to unblock someone on Mobile Legends is way simpler than you might think. Most players struggle to find the feature at first because it’s tucked away in your privacy settings, not on your main friend list page. This guide walks you through every step, plus fixes for common glitches and best practices to avoid unnecessary blocks in the first place.
Step-by-Step Process to Unblock Someone on Mobile Legends
The unblock process takes less than a minute once you know where to look, and it works exactly the same for both iOS and Android devices. First, Open your Mobile Legends app and log into your registered account. Make sure you’re on the correct server, because your block list doesn’t carry over between different regional servers.
Once you’re on the main home screen, tap your profile icon in the top left corner of the screen. This will pull up your full profile page, with your match history, stats, and customization options. Next, tap the Settings icon (the small gear symbol) in the top right corner of your profile page, right next to your edit profile button.
From the settings menu, look for the “Privacy” tab on the left hand sidebar, which is usually located below the “Account” tab and above the “Notification” tab. Scroll through the privacy settings until you see the Blocked Users option, which will show you a full list of every player you’ve blocked since you created your account. The list is sorted by most recent block first, so if you blocked someone recently, they’ll show up near the top.
Find the player you want to unblock, either by scrolling through the list or using the search bar at the top of the Blocked Users page to search for their exact in-game name. Tap the red “Unblock” button next to their name, then confirm the pop-up prompt that appears. Once you confirm, the player will be removed from your blocked list immediately, and they’ll be able to message you, invite you to squads, and view your public profile again just like any other player.
Common Reasons You Might Need to Unblock a Mobile Legends Player
Most unblock requests don’t come from big, dramatic fights – they come from small, silly mistakes that happen when you’re rushing through post-match screens. Accidental blocks are the most common reason, especially if you’re tapping fast to report a toxic player or exit the match results page. I once blocked a friend of mine by mistake when I was trying to report a feeder on the enemy team, and I didn’t realize it for three days when he kept asking why I wasn’t accepting his squad invites.
Petty in-game arguments that blow over are another super common reason. It’s easy to get heated when you lose a rank you spent two weeks grinding for, but most of the time, those arguments feel really stupid 24 hours later. I once blocked a support main who forgot to heal me during a crucial team fight, then ran into him again in a random queue a week later and he hard carried the entire match for our team. I had to unblock him mid-queue so I could send him a friend request after the game.
You might also need to unblock someone if you previously blocked them to avoid matching with them, but you’ve since ranked up and want to test your skills against them again. Or, if you blocked an old friend after an IRL fight and you’ve since made up, unblocking them lets you queue together again like normal. You don't get a notification when someone blocks you, so the other player won't know you blocked or unblocked them unless you tell them, so you don’t have to worry about awkwardness if you unblock them quietly.
Fixes for When You Can't Unblock Someone on Mobile Legends
Most of the time, the unblock process works perfectly, but there are a few common glitches that can make it impossible to unblock a player, even if you can find them on your blocked list. The first and most common issue is that the player’s account has been permanently banned by Moonton for violating the game’s terms of service, like cheating, selling accounts, or repeated toxic behavior. If their name is grayed out on your blocked list and the unblock button is missing, that means their account no longer exists on the server, so you can’t unblock them.
Another common issue is that your Mobile Legends app is out of date. Older versions of the app don’t have the Blocked Users search feature, and sometimes the unblock button fails to load properly if you’re running a version that’s more than two updates old. Update your app to the latest version from the App Store or Google Play Store first if the unblock option is missing, that fixes 90% of unblocking glitches right away.
If you recently switched servers, your block list might not sync over immediately. Most of the time, it takes 10 to 15 minutes for your privacy settings to carry over to a new server, but if it’s been longer than that, try logging out of your account and logging back in to force a sync. If you still can’t find the player you’re looking for, double check that you’re spelling their in-game name correctly, including any special characters, emojis, or unusual capitalization they might have used.
If none of those fixes work, try these quick troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue:
- Restart your Mobile Legends app and reload your profile settings
- Double check the spelling of the player's IGN, including special characters and capitalization
- Clear your app cache (Android) or offload the app (iOS) to remove corrupted temporary data
- Submit a ticket to Moonton support if the issue persists for more than 24 hours
Make sure you only reach out to official Moonton support for help, no matter what random players message you offering to fix the issue for you. Never share your account login details with anyone offering to fix unblocking issues for you, even if they say they work for Moonton. Official support will never ask for your password or verification code.
Best Practices for Blocking and Unblocking Players on MLBB
Blocking is a really useful tool to keep your gaming experience fun and free of harassment, but it’s easy to overuse it when you’re frustrated after a bad match. First, only block someone if they’re repeatedly harassing you, sending you toxic messages, or intentionally throwing matches every time you’re paired with them. You don’t owe anyone access to your gaming space, so don’t feel guilty for blocking someone who’s making the game less fun for you.
That said, try to avoid blocking someone over a single bad match or one offhand comment. We all have lag spikes, we all make bad calls, and we all say stupid things when we’re frustrated. Take 24 hours before blocking someone over a single match argument, to avoid having to unblock them later when you calm down. I’ve saved myself dozens of unblocking sessions by waiting a day before deciding whether to block someone after a rough game.
If you do unblock someone, remember that you won’t automatically be added back to each other’s friend lists. If you want to play with them again, you’ll have to send them a new friend request, and they’ll have to accept it. You can adjust your privacy settings to only allow friend requests from friends of friends if you don’t want to get random requests from players you’ve unblocked.
You also don’t have to clear out your block list regularly unless you hit the maximum limit. You can block up to 500 players on Mobile Legends, so you don't have to clear your block list regularly unless you hit that limit. Most players never hit that cap, even if they block a few toxic players every month. If you do hit the limit, you can sort your block list by oldest block first and unblock players you blocked years ago that you don’t remember anymore.
At the end of the day, Mobile Legends is a social game first, and small mistakes like accidental blocks shouldn’t get in the way of playing with people you have fun with. Now that you know how to unblock someone on Mobile Legends, you can fix those mishaps in less than a minute, no headaches required. If you’ve got other MLBB setting questions you want answered, feel free to share them in the comments section, and we’ll put together a guide for you. Happy queuing!