Instructions apply to Skype on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Linux, and the web.

This harmonization makes the process of blocking someone a lot simpler.

Here’s how to do it:

Blocking a contact prevents them from calling or sending you messages.

Block Contact command in Skype

People who are blocked won’t realize it because you appear offline to them.

From theChatsorContactstab, right-click or tap and hold the contact you want to block, then selectView profile.

Scroll to the bottom of the profile window and selectBlock contact.

On a desktop, it’s possible for you to also select theEditbutton then selectBlock contact.

From theBlock this contact?window, to block someone without reporting abuse, selectBlock.

Once you block the contact, they are removed from your chats and contact list.

Select theBlock + the number linkto block that number.

SelectSaveand kill the contact window.

Highlight the contact, press theCtrlkey, then tap thetrackpador right-click to display a drop-down menu.

SelectBlocked Contactsto reveal a pop-up menu that asks you to confirm the action.

The person’s name displays a redstopicon next to it upon blocking.

you’re able to alwaysunblock a contactif you want to start seeing their calls and chat messages again.