How do I unblock a number that is in my contacts?

MaryDbytheSea wrote:

It seems that I have erroneously blocked a number of someone who is in my contacts. I do not want this number to be blocked. What steps do I take to unblock this number?

See these instructions:

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Note that it is also possible, in many cases, to block a contact through your carrier. If you can't find the blocked contact on your phone, reach out to your carrier.

Here are some ways you can unblock a contact Step One : Go into the Messages App and and press on the blocked contacts texts if you have texted them then press on the blocked contacts texts then press on their profile then press info then scroll all the way down till you see Unblock Caller press on it and now you have unblocked them if you dont have a text with them or dont have texted saved with them you can unblock them another way Way 2: Go into the Settings App and since your on iOS 18 scroll down till you see Apps at the bottom you should see a search bar on the top press on it and type in Messages and press on it when you see it then scroll down a little till you see blocked contacts press on it and you will see every single person you have blocked if you want to unblocked them swipe right on their contact and press unblock