How to block or unblock players on PSN

Learn how to use your PlayStation® console to block or unblock players on PlayStation™Network (PSN).

How to block a player on your PS5 console

  1. Press the PS button on your controller to open up the control centre and select Game Base.
  2. From the Friends tab, select a player from the list or search for a player.
    You can also select players from the Parties tab by selecting the party and then the player from the members list.
  3. On the player's profile select ... (More) > Block.
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  1. Select Friends from the function screen.
  2. Search for the player's online ID or select the player from your All Friends list.
  3. Select ... (More) > Block.
PS4 user interface showing how to block a player.
  1. From the home screen, tap the friend icon from the top right.
  2. Select or search for a player.
  3. On the player's profile, select … (More) > Block.
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How to unblock a player on your PS5 console

  1. Press the PS button on your controller to open up the control centre and select Game Base.
  2. Press the options button on your controller, and then select Go to Game Base. 
  3. Select Game Base settings.
PS5 Game Base Settings button.
  1. Select Blocked Players and then choose Unblock next to the blocked player.
PS5 console user interface showing where to find blocked players.

If you want to add the unblocked player to your Friends list, send a new friend request.

  1. Select Friends from the function screen.
  2. Press the OPTIONS button on your controller and select Blocked Players.
PS4 console user interface showing where to find blocked players.
  1. Select the player and choose Unblock.

If you want to add this player to your Friends list, send a new friend request.

What happens if I block a player?

Blocked players and you (the blocker) can't do the following:

  • View each other's profile, activity, or personal information.
  • Add each other to parties or watch each other’s screen during Share Screen.
  • If a blocked player is added to your group by another player, you won't see each other's messages.
  • If you're in the same party chat, you won't hear each other's voice or watch each other's screen during Share Screen.

How to limit the players who can interact with you

You can use privacy settings to limit who is able to send you friend requests or messages. For example, if you don’t want to receive messages from people you don’t know, you can set your privacy settings to Friends Only.

Manage privacy settings

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Some of the common questions you may have about safety on PSN are covered below.

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