If you become annoyed by constant notifications on Viber, you're in luck--while Viber's desktop program doesn't allow users to block contacts, you can easily do so from within the mobile app's settings menu!

Steps

  1. 1
    Tap your "Viber" app.
  2. 2
    Tap the "More" option. This is in the bottom right corner of your screen.
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  3. 3
    Tap "Settings".
  4. 4
    Tap "Privacy".
  5. 5
    Tap "Block List".
  6. 6
    Tap "Add Number". You can find this option in the top right corner of the Block List page.
  7. 7
    Tap the name of a contact. This will add them to your Block List; you can repeat this action for as many contacts as you like.
  8. 8
    Tap "Done" in the top right corner of your screen. Your selected contact(s) should now be listed in your Block List![1]
    • If you want to unblock someone in your Block List, tap "Unblock" to the right of their name.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I block a number on an iPad?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Go into your Messages or Phone, press the number you'd like to block, then press Block Contact on that next screen.
  • Question
    How do I block a spam number?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Go to options and then go to the specific phone number. There should be a button to block the number.
  • Question
    Does a person know when they have been blocked on Viber?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, but they can still see your online status. You won't be able to send messages or make phone calls.
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Warnings

  • Blocking a number in Viber does not block the same number in your phone's contacts settings.
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