# Unblock direct messages from a member

https://help.circle.so/p/members/account-access-management/unblock-direct-messages-from-a-member

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_Last updated: October, 2026_

If you’ve previously blocked a member from sending you direct messages, you can unblock them at any time.

## What happens when you unblock a member

When you unblock a member:

- They can send you **one-to-one direct messages** again.

- You can message each other in an existing direct message conversation.

> 💡  **Tip:** If you’re unable to message a member after unblocking them, they may have blocked you or disabled direct messaging in their account settings. If you are having trouble sending messages to everyone, see [**Troubleshooting issues sending or receiving direct messages**](/p/members/account-access-management/troubleshooting-issues-sending-or-receiving-direct-messages).

## How to unblock a member

Similar to how you blocked a member from messaging you, you can unblock them through different areas in your community.

Currently, the option to unblock direct messages is available only through the desktop app and web browser.

### Unblock from your account settings

Your account settings show a complete list of all members you’ve blocked from sending you one-to-one direct messages.

From here, you can review everyone you’ve blocked in one place and unblock them individually.

To do so:

1. Click your profile photo in the top navigation bar, then select  **Edit profile.**

2. Navigate to the  **Privacy**  tab.

3. Scroll down to the  **Blocked members**  section.

4. Click  **Unblock**  next to their name.

### Unblock from the member’s profile

1. Open the member’s profile by searching for them or by clicking their profile photo in any community area.

2. Click **More actions (three dots)** below their name.

3. Select  **Unblock direct messages**.

### Unblock from chat space or DM

1. Open the chat space, group DM, or one-to-one conversation with a member.

2. In the right sidebar, click **More actions (three dots)** next to the member’s name.

3. Select **Unblock direct messages.**