Blocking/Unfriending
Velvet gives you full control over who can contact you.
If someone makes you uncomfortable or you simply don’t want to stay connected, you can block or unfriend them at any time — no explanation needed.
You can remove a friend from anywhere you see their profile, including:
1:1 chat header
Friend list
Explore
Map/ListView
Profile preview
How to unfriend:
Open their profile
Tap the three dots
Choose Remove friend
After unfriending:
They can’t message you anymore
You no longer appear in each other’s friend list
They can still send a new friend request later (if they are not blocked)
How block someone
Blocking is stronger than unfriending.
You may block a user:
In a 1:1 chat (via header → Block)
In Explore or Map (profile → Block)
In a Group (Admins can block members; members can block anyone individually)
What happens when you block someone:
They can’t see your profile
They can’t send you messages
They can’t add you
They can’t see you on Explore or Map
You won’t appear in any mutual lists
You won’t receive any content from them (messages, groups, pins)
Blocking is private — the user does NOT get notified.
Where to see all blocked users
Go to:
Profile → Settings → Privacy → Blocked Users
Here you can:
View all blocked accounts
Unblock someone if you ever change your mind
Unblocking restores the ability to:
See each other
Add each other
Interact normally again
(Unfriending does not automatically unblock someone — blocking is stronger.)
Blocking in Groups
Both Admins and Members can block users.
If YOU block someone:
You won’t see their messages
They won’t see yours
They cannot add you
They cannot interact with you anywhere
If an ADMIN blocks a user from the group:
The user is also blocked app-wide
They are removed immediately from the group
They cannot rejoin unless unblocked
Admins find blocked group members under:
Group Header → Blocked Users
When should I block someone
Block immediately if a user:
Makes you uncomfortable
Sends abusive or inappropriate messages
Harasses you
Crosses your boundaries
Asks for money
Sends unsafe content
Violates Community Rules
And always feel free to report them — blocking does not send a report.
Does blocking remove Chat history?
No — blocking does not delete your chat history.
But:
You will not receive new messages
The conversation becomes inactive
You can delete the chat manually if you want it gone
Can a Blocked User ever Contact me again?
Only if you unblock them manually.
Once unblocked:
They may see your profile again
They may send a friend request
They may appear on Explore or Map again
Unfriending ≠ Unblocking.
How to unfriend someone
