How to Unfriend Someone on Facebook
Remove someone from your friends list on Facebook without blocking them.
Steps
- 1
Open Facebook
and sign in to your account using your email or phone number.
- 2
Go to the person's profile
by typing their name in the search bar and clicking on their name.
- 3
Hover over the "Friends" button
near the top of their profile, below the cover photo.
- 4
Click "Unfriend"
from the menu that appears. A confirmation message will pop up.
- 5
Click "Confirm"
to remove the person from your friends list. Facebook does not notify them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person know I unfriended them?Show
Facebook does not send a notification. The person may notice if they check their friends list or visit your profile.
What happens to our old messages?Show
Your past messages stay in your inbox. Unfriending someone does not delete your message history.
Can I become friends with them again later?Show
Yes, send them a new friend request. If they accept, you will be friends again with no penalty.
Is unfriending the same as taking a break?Show
No. "Take a Break" hides the person's posts from your timeline without unfriending. Use this option for a less permanent change.
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