How to block someone from tagging you on Facebook
You can prevent a specific person from tagging you in photos, videos, or posts by using Facebook's tag review and blocking features. The most direct method is to block the person entirely — they won't be able to tag you, message you, or see your profile. If you want to keep the connection but just stop the tags, you can review tags before they appear on your timeline, or adjust your privacy settings so tags from that person don't show up automatically.
Facebook gives you three separate controls for this: blocking (the strongest option), tag review (which lets you approve tags before they're public), and privacy settings (which control who can tag you in general). Which one you use depends on whether you want to cut off contact completely or just manage what appears on your profile.
Key Takeaways
- Blocking someone prevents them from tagging you, messaging you, or finding your profile — it's the most complete solution if you want no contact.
- Tag review lets you see tags before they post to your timeline, so you can reject tags from anyone without blocking them.
- You can also limit who can tag you in photos and posts through your privacy settings, though this affects everyone, not just one person.
- If you've already been tagged in something, you can remove the tag or ask Facebook to review the content if it violates your privacy.
Block the person completely
Blocking is the fastest way to stop someone from tagging you. When you block someone on Facebook, they cannot tag you in anything, see your profile, send you messages, or find you in search results. The block is invisible — they won't get a notification that you blocked them, but they will notice if they try to visit your profile and can't.
To block someone, go to their profile and tap the three dots in the top right corner (on mobile) or hover over the "Friends" button (on desktop). Select "Block" from the menu. Facebook will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, the block is immediate. If you change your mind later, you can unblock them the same way — go to Settings, then Privacy, then Blocked People, find their name, and tap "Unblock."
Turn on tag review to approve tags before they post
Tag review is a middle ground: it lets you see any tag before it appears on your timeline, and you can reject it without blocking the person. This works for tags in photos, videos, and posts. When someone tags you, the tag won't show up publicly until you approve it.
To turn on tag review, go to Settings (the gear icon), then Privacy, then look for "Who can tag you in posts?" and "Who can tag you in photos and videos?" Select "Review tags I'm tagged in before the tag appears on my timeline." Once this is on, you'll get a notification whenever someone tags you, and you can choose to approve or reject the tag. Rejecting a tag removes it without notifying the person who tagged you.
Adjust privacy settings to limit who can tag you
If you want a broader approach, you can change who is allowed to tag you at all. This setting applies to everyone, not just one person, but it's useful if multiple people are tagging you and you want to tighten control. You can restrict tagging to friends only, or to no one except yourself.
Go to Settings, then Privacy. Find "Who can tag you in posts?" and "Who can tag you in photos and videos?" and change the setting from "Public" or "Friends" to "Only Me" if you want to stop all tags, or keep it at "Friends" if you only want friends to tag you. This doesn't block anyone — they can still try to tag you, but the tag won't appear on your timeline.
Remove a tag that's already on your profile
If someone has already tagged you in something you don't want on your timeline, you can remove the tag. Find the photo, video, or post, and tap or click on your name in the tag. A menu will appear with the option to "Remove tag." Tap it, and your name will be removed from that post. The post itself stays up — only your tag is removed.
If the content itself violates Facebook's rules or your privacy, you can also report it. Tap the three dots on the post, select "Report post," and choose the reason. Facebook will review it, though they may not remove it if it doesn't violate their policies.
Report someone who repeatedly tags you inappropriately
If someone keeps tagging you in things after you've asked them to stop, or if the tags are harassing or contain false information, you can report the behavior to Facebook. Go to the post or photo, tap the three dots, and select "Report post." Choose "It's abusive or harmful" and explain what's happening. Facebook reviews these reports, though the outcome depends on whether the content actually breaks their rules.
You can also report the person's account if the tagging is part of a pattern of harassment. Go to their profile, tap the three dots, select "Report," and choose "It's abusive or harmful." Provide details about what's happening. Facebook may warn the person, restrict their account, or take no action depending on what they find.
Understand the difference between blocking and other options
Blocking is permanent and complete — the person cannot contact you or see your profile at all. Tag review and privacy settings are gentler: they just control what appears on your timeline, but the person can still see your profile and message you if you're friends. Choose blocking if you want no contact. Choose tag review or privacy settings if you want to stay connected but control what tags show up.
One thing to know: if you block someone and then unblock them later, they won't automatically be your friend again. You'll have to send a new friend request. Also, if you've already been friends with someone and you block them, they'll lose access to messages you sent them before the block, though they can still see old messages they sent to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person know if I remove their tag?
No. Removing a tag is silent — the person won't get a notification. They might notice if they look at the post later and see their tag is gone, but Facebook doesn't tell them you removed it.
Can I block someone from tagging me without blocking their entire account?
Not directly. Blocking blocks the whole account. If you want to stay connected but stop tags, use tag review or adjust your privacy settings instead. Tag review lets you reject tags one at a time, and privacy settings let you restrict who can tag you in general.
What happens to old tags if I turn on tag review?
Tag review only affects new tags going forward. Tags that are already on your timeline stay there. You'll need to remove them manually if you don't want them showing up.
Can I block someone from tagging me in photos but still let them message me?
Not with Facebook's current tools. Blocking blocks everything. Your best option is tag review — turn it on, and you can reject their tags while staying friends and keeping messages open.
If I block someone, can they still see photos I'm tagged in by other people?
It depends on your privacy settings. If a photo is public or visible to friends, they might still see it even if you've blocked them — they just won't see your profile or be able to interact with you directly. To control this, adjust who can see photos you're tagged in through your privacy settings.