How to Know if Someone Blocked You on Skype

Last Updated: March 29, 2019

This wikiHow teaches you how to find out if one of your Skype contacts has blocked your account. Since Skype doesn't inform you when you've been blocked, you must figure it out using clues in the user's profile.

Steps

1
Open Skype. Look for the blue icon with a white “S.”
- If you’re using an Android or iPhone, tap the icon on your home screen or in the app drawer (Android).
- If you’re using Windows, you’ll find it in the Windows menu.
- On a Mac, check the Dock or the Launchpad.
2
Sign in to your account. If prompted, enter your Skype login information, then click or tap Sign In.

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3
Find the user in your Contacts list. Your contacts are listed along the left side of the screen.
- If you see a gray question mark or x to the left of the person's name, you may have been blocked. However, this could also mean they've just removed you as a contact.
4
Click or tap the user's name. This opens the user's profile. Here are a few tell-tale signs that you've been blocked on Skype:^{[1]
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- If you see a message that says “This person has not shared their details with you” on the user's profile, they’ve likely blocked you.
- If their profile picture is the default Skype icon instead of their normal photo, you're probably blocked.

Community Q&A

Question

Can I still call someone if I am blocked on Skype?

Community Answer

No--blocking is used primarily as a safety feature to prevent further contact.
Question

If someone blocked me on Skype, can I still see their profile picture?

Community Answer

Yes you can. Unless they update it, you will be able to view their profile picture.
Question

Will a call ring if I am blocked?

Community Answer

No, there will be no notification. Blocking is done to prevent any further contact with the person.