How do I block or unblock a user in Canvas Student ePortfolios?
If you no longer want to interact with or message a user, or you don't want them to be able to interact with or message you, you can block the user. You do not have to be connected with a user to block them.
You can unblock a user by viewing their profile page or by viewing blocked accounts in your user settings.
Note: A user will not receive a notification when you block or unblock them.
Block User
![Block User](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/558/362/original/a6309a3a-8212-48ef-b9da-cb671bc87631.png)
Click the Options icon [1] and click the Block [name] link [2].
Confirm Block User
![Confirm Block User](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/558/356/original/92a47eb9-2c1d-4c6a-8f74-95d4f62347f0.png)
Confirm you want to block the user by clicking the Yes, Block link.
View Blocked Profile
![View Blocked Confirmation](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/558/354/original/bee4ee3a-53cc-49c5-b7b3-cc9db6a18f1d.png)
After you have successfully blocked the user, you will see a confirmation message with the date you blocked the user [1]. You will also view this message if you later return to view the user's profile.
To unblock the user, click the Unblock Profile button [2].
Confirm Unblock
![Confirm Unblock](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/558/360/original/8553b477-c190-47d4-adac-3c1af1d73e17.png)
Confirm you want to unblock the user by clicking the Yes, Unblock button. After you unblock the user you will be able to view their profile and interact as normal.