If you've blocked someone from your Google Drive account, don't worry, it's an easy fix.
You can unblock people from Google Drive by going to the Google Drive settings and selecting the "Manage access" option.
Unfortunately, you can't unblock people from Google Drive if you've permanently deleted the file or folder they had access to.
To unblock someone, make sure you're signed in to the correct Google account and that the person you want to unblock is still listed as a blocked user.
Blocking and Unblocking People
You can block people on Google Drive from the web or mobile app, and it's a great way to protect your files and privacy.
Blocking someone on Google Drive may become necessary for several reasons, all centered around the need to protect your files, privacy, and security. You can block someone to prevent them from accessing your files, ensuring that your personal and sensitive information remains private.
To block someone, you can follow these steps: click on your profile picture at the top-right corner and choose ‘Manage your Google Account’, then head to the ‘People & sharing’ tab from the left side menu and click on ‘Blocked’ under the ‘Contacts’ section to view your Google Drive blocklist.
You can also block someone from sharing files with you in the future, which is an extremely useful control, especially if you receive a lot of spam or abusive content from the person.
If you accidentally blocked someone or wish to unblock a person you previously blocked in Google Drive, you can do that too. To unblock someone, click on your profile picture at the top-right corner and choose ‘Manage your Google Account’, then select the ‘People & sharing’ from the next menu that opens, and click on ‘Blocked’ to view your Google Drive blocklist.
Here's a step-by-step guide to unblocking someone on Google Drive:
- Click on your profile picture that's on the top right. Select Manage your Google Account from the drop-down menu.
- Select the People & sharing from the next menu that opens.
- Click on Blocked and you will be able to see a list that shows you the accounts blocked across your Google Products.
- You will find a Remove option next to the user's name. Click on Remove.
Unblocking Someone
You can unblock someone on Google Drive, and it's actually quite easy. Just click on your profile picture at the top-right corner and choose ‘Manage your Google Account’.
To view your blocked list, head to the ‘People & sharing’ tab from the left side menu and click on ‘Blocked’ under the ‘Contacts’ section. You'll see everyone you've blocked so far.
To unblock someone, click on the ‘X’ button next to their name. The person can then continue sharing new files with you on Drive.
On your Android or iOS device, press your avatar at the top-right corner of the Drive app and choose ‘Manage your Google Account’. Switch to the ‘People & sharing’ tab and tap on the ‘Blocked’ option under ‘Contacts’ to see people you have blocked in Drive.
Tap the ‘X’ button next to the contact listing to unblock a user on Google Drive. You can now continue interacting with them across Google products.
You can unblock someone on Google Drive by following these steps:
- Click on your profile picture that's on the top right. Select Manage your Google Account from the drop-down menu.
- Select the People & sharing from the next menu that opens.
- Click on Blocked and you will be able to see a list that shows you the accounts blocked across your Google Products.
- You will find a Remove option next to the user's name. Click on Remove.
Blocking and Unblocking Process
You can block someone on Google Drive if you need to protect your files, privacy, and security. This can be done for various reasons, including privacy concerns, unauthorized access, end of collaboration, security purposes, or limiting access.
To block someone, you can follow these steps: click on your profile picture at the top-right corner and choose 'Manage your Google Account', then head to the 'People & sharing' tab and click on 'Blocked' under the 'Contacts' section to view your Google Drive blocklist.
You can unblock someone on Google Drive by clicking on the 'X' button next to the person's name in the blocklist. This will allow the person to continue sharing new files with you on Drive.
Alternatively, you can unblock someone on Google Drive for Android or iOS by pressing your avatar at the top-right corner of the Drive app and choosing 'Manage your Google Account', then switching to the 'People & sharing' tab and tapping on the 'Blocked' option under 'Contacts' to see people you have blocked in Drive. Next, tap the 'X' button next to the contact listing to unblock a user on Google Drive.
If you need to unblock someone, you can do so by clicking on your profile picture that's on the top right, selecting Manage your Google Account from the drop-down menu, then selecting People & sharing from the next menu that opens. Click on Blocked and you will be able to see a list that shows you the accounts blocked across your Google Products. You will find a Remove option next to the user's name. Click on Remove.
Here's a summary of the steps to block and unblock someone on Google Drive:
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