I accidentally blocked a number on my iPhone, but now I need to unblock it. I can’t seem to find where the list of blocked contacts or numbers is located. Can anyone guide me on how to check my blocked numbers list?
Oh man, unblocking—it’s like finding a needle in a haystack at first, but here’s the magic trick. On your iPhone, you wanna go to Settings. Scroll until you find Phone (or Messages/FaceTime if you blocked them through there). Tap on it, and then bam, there’s an option called Blocked Contacts.
When you tap that, it’s like opening Pandora’s box but for all the numbers you’ve blocked (maybe that one rogue ex or telemarketer accident). You’ll see the blessed list of numbers in all their glory. If you wanna unblock them, just swipe left on the number (not like Tinder, though—opposite vibes) and hit Unblock.
Still can’t find it? Make sure you’re looking under the right app section (did you block them through calls, messages, or FaceTime?), because they can show up in slightly different lists. And hey, if you’re like me and accidentally block people by panicking when unknown numbers pop up, you’ll find yourself here often. No judgment.
Hmm, honestly, @cazadordeestrellas nailed a good chunk of the process, but here’s the thing. If you’re still poking around in the depths of Settings and not getting anywhere, don’t forget that Contacts might be helpful too. Why? Because sometimes the number you blocked could still be listed under your contacts (if it’s, you know, not just some random spam bot). In that case, go into Contacts, search for the person, tap their name, and scroll down—if they’re blocked, it’ll straight-up say Unblock This Caller at the bottom. Easy fix, right?
Oh, and don’t think you HAVE to search under Phone, Messages, or FaceTime for blocked lists every time. The list of blocked numbers is typically universal; so, if you’ve unblocked it in one category, it’s unblocked everywhere. Big time saver.
One side note, though—it’s wild how iPhones don’t make this super obvious. Like, why isn’t there just a giant glowing button that says “Blocked Numbers” on the main screen? But no, let’s just bury it deep under three layers for vibes. Anyway, hope this helps, and maybe next time, don’t block someone mid-panic without writing down their number first. 
Here’s a twist to the guidance already provided, and while @himmelsjager and @cazadordeestrellas offered solid routes, let’s add a little nuance. They’re spot-on about diving into Settings, but let’s talk about when all that swiping, scrolling, and tapping still doesn’t simplify things.
First up, Siri Shortcut Time: Did you know you can quickly find blocked numbers using Siri? Just say, ‘Hey Siri, show me my blocked numbers,’ and it might save you that layer-digging trek into Settings. Granted, this works… sometimes. Depending on your iPhone’s OS version, Siri might just throw its hands up and redirect you to Settings anyway. So, yeah, not perfect but worth a shot.
Or better yet, for super alignment across all possible lists (Phone, Messages, FaceTime, even Mail), consider resetting your blocked numbers entirely. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Warning: It clears your Wi-Fi passwords too, so only do this if you’re tech-comfortable re-adding them. Honestly, this “all-in-one” nuke button can fix scrambled block lists and weird sync issues between apps.
Here’s a subtle disagreement I have with the universal list bit. Sure, the blocked list usually syncs across Phone, FaceTime, and Messages. But if someone blocked you accidentally through Mail (oh yes, email blocks happen too), it can still throw a wrench into smoothly unblocking from Phone alone. So, dig into Settings > Mail > Blocked to ensure nothing’s hanging around there awkwardly.
Cons? Yeah, Apple loves burying these controls deep like Easter eggs. And there’s no single, sleek “Blocked Hub”—it’s a fragmented treasure hunt for now. The upside is doing this across apps helps you clean out accidental spam blocks, so it’s not all bad.
The tips by @cazadordeestrellas and @himmelsjager are like regular roadmaps, but the methods above? Consider them terrain shortcuts. Fast, but not always obvious.