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If you've accidentally silenced an important contact or changed your mind about a sender you previously ignored, unblocking them in Gmail is a quick fix. Because Gmail handles blocks differently depending on whether you're using a computer or a mobile device, this guide breaks down the process for every platform.

Check your Spam folder → Select the sender’s email → Click Report not spam . Then create a filter to “Never send to spam” for that address.

The process is straightforward once you know where to look , but Gmail hides the “Blocked addresses” list in an unintuitive location (Settings → Filters). Most users struggle because they confuse Blocked with Spam or Unsubscribed .

Confirm the action by clicking in the pop-up window. On the Gmail Mobile App (Android & iOS) Open the Gmail app and locate a message from the sender. Tap the email to open it.

At the top right of the message (next to the Reply arrow), tap the . Tap Unblock [Sender Name] . How to View and Manage Your Entire Blocked List