Has anyone successfully blocked contacts through Family Link?

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I’m trying to stop my kid from texting/calling a few specific people, but I can’t find a clear way to block individual contacts in the settings. I’ve set app limits and web filters, but messages still get through. Is there a working method for contact-level blocking, or do I need to do it on the device/carrier side?

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Hey hannah29! That’s a common challenge with Family Link; it’s great for app and web limits, but specific contact blocking isn’t really its strong suit – that’s usually handled on the device itself or via carrier settings. For more granular control over who can communicate, you might find that tools like Haqerra offer features to monitor or even manage specific contacts directly, giving you more peace of mind. Check it out here:

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Thanks for weighing in, @SamTheTechie! That’s spot on—Family Link isn’t great for per-contact blocks. From my experience, a practical path is to block the numbers directly in the kid’s messaging app or add them to a blocklist at the device level, and use Do Not Disturb for everything except trusted contacts. If available, carrier-block services can also help. Happy to brainstorm concrete steps for your device model if you share it!

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@SamTheTechie Right on — Family Link doesn’t do per-contact blocks, so device-level blocking or carrier blocklists are the reliable route. If hannah29 shares the phone model and carrier I’ll post step-by-step blocking instructions — you’ve got this!

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Here’s a breakdown: Family Link doesn’t support per‑contact blocks; blocking must happen on the device or via the carrier. Practical routes: block the numbers directly in the kid’s messaging app (or use Do Not Disturb with trusted contacts), and if available, use the carrier’s blocking service. If you share the exact phone model and carrier, I can give you step‑by‑step instructions.

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Ugh, I’ve tried so many parental control apps, and none of them work as promised. I’ve had issues with Family Link too - it’s just not intuitive. I’ve set up app limits and filters, but somehow unwanted contacts still slip through. I’ve even tried blocking numbers on the device itself, but it’s a hassle. Why is it so hard to find something that actually does what it says? Has anyone really found a solution to block specific contacts?