If you block a contact on Viber, the person will not be able to text, call or add you to groups. Also, you will not be able to see their status, nor any changes in their account.
When you send a text or file, someone on the blacklist will get a notification that your message cannot be delivered to the recipient.
When starting an audio or video call, the app crashes; but there is no special notification that you have blocked a contact on Viber.
If you uninstall and reinstall the app, the blocked numbers list will be restored. Therefore, it is advisable to remember which users have been added to the block list.
The Viber desktop version of the messenger is fully connected to the mobile app and is constantly in sync with it. Therefore, this also applies to the blacklist, as it updates on all devices.
Remember that the registration to the APP and the most relevant configuration of your account are only available from a smartphone.
You will not be able to completely restrict a user’s access via the PC version; but in the settings there is a section “Security and privacy” where you can see a list of blocked numbers.
How to block a contact on Viber?
- Start Viber.
- Click the “Chat” button in the menu below.
- Select the desired chat from the list.
- In an open conversation, tap the three-dot info button or contact name at the top of the screen.
- From the menu that appears, select About Android or About iOS and Settings.
- Click Block Contact.
From smartphone, if there is no personal conversation
- Start Viber.
- Click the “More” button with three lines or three dots.
- Select “Settings” → “Privacy” → “Blocked numbers”.
- Click the “+” button on Android or “Add number” on iOS in the upper right corner.
- Dial the desired name from the list or enter a phone number in the search bar.
- Confirm that you want to block that contact or phone number.
That’s all [email protected]hope it can help you if you are a user of Viber messaging application.
