ByIf you’re receiving unwanted messages, sales pitches, or spam from a LinkedIn connection, blocking can be a simple and effective way to stop them.
Beyond that, there are many other reasons to block someone, such as privacy concerns, irrelevant content, or negative interactions. By doing so, you can create a more focused and stress-free LinkedIn experience.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to block someone on LinkedIn, so that you have full control over your connections.
We will also show you how to unblock someone in case you change your mind after blocking someone.
4 Steps to Block Someone on LinkedIn (Desktop & Mobile)
- Log into LinkedIn and go to the profile of the person you want to block.
- On the desktop, click the “More” button near the “Connect” or “Message” buttons. On mobile, tap the three-dot icon as you can see in the image.
- From the dropdown menu, select “Block or Report.” After that, select the action that you want to block.
- Again, a pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm that you want to block the person. Click “Block” to finalize the action.
So, that’s how easy to block someone on LinkedIn. However, if you change your mind, you can easily unblock someone you’ve previously blocked.
How to Unblock Someone on LinkedIn:
- Access Settings & Privacy – On the desktop, click your profile picture in the top right and select “Settings & Privacy.” On mobile, tap your profile picture in the top left to open the sidebar, then select “Settings.”
- Go to “Visibility” – In the settings menu, navigate to the “Visibility” section.
- Find “Blocking” – Scroll down to the “Blocking” section to see a list of blocked users.
- Unblock – From the list, find the person you want to unblock and click “Unblock” next to their name. After that, insert your LinkedIn password to complete the action.
All right. Now that you know how to block and unblock someone on LinkedIn, you might still have some questions about how it works.
Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions to help you understand the process better.
LinkedIn Blocking & Unblocking FAQs: Everything You Need to Know
1. Will Someone Know If I Block and Unblock Them on LinkedIn?
No—LinkedIn does not notify someone when you block them. However, when you unblock someone, they may be able to see your profile again, depending on your profile visibility settings.
Additionally, if you visit their profile after unblocking, they may receive a notification that you viewed their profile. If you previously interacted with them, they may also notice your profile reappearing in their connections or recommendations.
2. Should I Block or Remove Someone on LinkedIn?
It depends on your situation. Blocking is a significant action that completely severs all interaction, preventing the person from viewing your profile, messaging you, or seeing any of your updates.
Removing (disconnecting) simply removes them from your network but still allows them to find your profile and interact in some ways. If your concern is just seeing their updates, unfollowing may be a better alternative that does not notify them.
3. Can You Tell If Someone Has Blocked You on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn does not notify users when someone blocks them. However, if you suddenly can’t find someone’s profile, interact with them, or see their updates, blocking is a likely reason.
That said, account deactivation could also explain their disappearance, so a missing profile does not always mean you’ve been blocked.
4. When Can You Block Someone Again After Unblocking?
If you unblock someone, LinkedIn enforces a 48-hour waiting period before you can block them again. This is designed to prevent users from repeatedly blocking and unblocking someone in a short period, which could be used to manipulate interactions.
5. How to Block Someone on LinkedIn That Has Blocked You?
Unfortunately, you cannot block someone who has already blocked you since their profile becomes completely invisible to you. LinkedIn does not offer any workaround for this, as blocking is designed to be a one-sided and private action.
If you suspect someone has blocked you, you will not be able to view their profile, send messages, or interact in any way.
6. Can a Blocked Person Still See My Past Messages?
No—once you block someone, they lose access to your conversation, and the chat will disappear from their inbox.
However, your copy of the messages will remain, meaning you can still see the past conversation on your end, but you won’t be able to message them unless you unblock them.
7. If I Unblock Someone, Do We Automatically Reconnect?
No, unblocking does not restore a previous connection or re-add them to your network. If you were previously connected, you will need to send a new connection request if you wish to reconnect.
Additionally, unblocking does not restore past conversations, so any messages sent before blocking will not be recoverable in their inbox.
Final Words
Managing your LinkedIn connections is essential for maintaining a professional and comfortable networking experience. Whether you need to block someone for privacy reasons or unblock a connection to reconnect, LinkedIn provides simple tools to help you stay in control.
Always consider alternative options like removing or unfollowing before blocking, and remember that unblocking does not restore past connections.
Furthermore, if you’re looking for even more ways to manage your presence on LinkedIn, you might also be interested in learning how to temporarily step away or permanently close your account.
Check out our detailed guide on that process to make the best decision for your needs.
