Block or unblock players on PSN

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 PSN

Select your console below for steps to block a player on PSN.
  1. Press the PS button to go to the control center and then select Game Base. 
  2. From the Friends tab, select a friend from the list.
    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.
  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. This blocks the player and adds them to your Players Blocked list.
  1. From the PlayStation App home screen, touch friend icon from the top right.
  2. Select a friend or search for a player and select a player.
  3. On the player's profile select ...(More) > Block.

How to unblock a player on PSN

Select your console below for steps to unblock a player on PSN.
  1. Press the PS button to go to the control center and select Game Base.
  2. Press the options button, and then select Go to Game Base. 
  3. Select Game Base settings, and then select Blocked Players. 
  4. Select Unblock next to the blocked player.
  1. Select Friends from the function screen. 
  2. Press the OPTIONS button > Players Blocked. 
  3. Select the player that you want to unblock > Unblock. 

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

  1. From the PlayStation App home screen, tap the search icon.
  2. Search for a player and then open their profile.
  3. Tap the block icon below the player’s online ID and select Unblock.

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".

How to set up privacy settings

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