How Do I Block Messaging on My Facebook Business Page?

This article discusses the steps needed to take to block messaging on a Facebook business page. It shares the specific steps needed to block certain people or to block everyone.

Dec 9, 2022

How Do I Block Messaging on My Facebook Business Page?

Your Facebook business page is a perfect tool to use to help you build and maintain relationships with customers as well as potential customers. There are also other business associates that you can stay in touch with by using the messaging feature on your Facebook business page. The option of sending and receiving messages allows for almost instant communication between you and someone else. However, there may be times when you simply need to block messaging on your Facebook business page. While doing this is a fairly easy process, if you need help with any of the steps you can always reach out to Facebook.

Steps to Take to Block Messaging for a Particular Person on a Facebook Business Page

Perhaps you just want to block messaging on your Facebook business page for a certain person. If that is the case, follow these simple steps to accomplish this task:

  1. Make sure you are on your Facebook business page.
  2. Click Privacy Settings. You will find this at the top of your page.
  3. Scroll through the sections until you find Block People and Apps. Once you find that, select Manage Blocking.
  4. Type the name of the person you wish to block.

If you have any questions about these steps or about blocking particular people on your Facebook business page, reach out to Facebook for answers.

Steps to Take to Block Messaging for Everyone on a Facebook Business Page

Perhaps you want to completely remove messaging from your Facebook business page. If that is the case, follow these simple steps to accomplish this task:

  1. Make sure you are on your Facebook business page.
  2. Click Settings. You will find this on the left side of your page.
  3. Find and choose General from the choices you see.
  4. When you see Messages from the list on the right, you will have an option to turn this feature on or off. You will be prompted to make sure you are certain this is what you wish to do before you complete this task.

If you have any questions about the steps needed to block messaging for everyone on your Facebook business page, you can always contact Facebook.

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