How to Block Someone on LinkedIn

Blocking someone on LinkedIn removes them from your network and prevents them from seeing your profile, messaging you, or interacting with your content. The blocked person won't receive a notification that you've blocked them.

How to Block Someone on LinkedIn (Desktop)

Method 1: Block from Their Profile

1. Search for the person using the LinkedIn search bar
2. Click their name to open their full profile
3. Click the "More" button (next to the Connect or Message button)
4. Select "Report/Block" from the dropdown menu
5. Click "Block" in the dialog that appears
6. Confirm by clicking "Block" again

The block takes effect immediately.

Method 2: Block from a Message Thread

If someone has messaged you:

1. Open the message thread with that person
2. Click the three dots (more options) in the top right of the conversation
3. Select "Report/Block"
4. Choose "Block" and confirm

Method 3: Block from Your Connections List

1. Go to My Network → Connections
2. Find the person you want to block
3. Click the three dots next to their name
4. Select Remove connection (this disconnects but doesn't block)
5. To fully block, visit their profile and follow Method 1

How to Block Someone Without Them Knowing

LinkedIn does not notify users when they've been blocked. However, if you're concerned about appearing in their profile viewers before you block them, you can browse anonymously first:

Browse Anonymously Before Blocking

1. Enable Private Mode:

   • Click your profile photo → Settings & Privacy
   • Go to Visibility → Profile viewing options
   • Select Private mode (your name won't appear in their "Who viewed your profile")

2. Search for and visit their profile while in Private Mode

3. Block them using the steps above

4. Switch back to your normal viewing mode if desired

This prevents your name from appearing in their profile viewers list before you block them.

How to Block Someone on LinkedIn Mobile App

iPhone and Android Steps

1. Open the LinkedIn app and log in
2. Search for the person you want to block
3. Tap their profile to open it
4. Tap the three dots (More) in the top right corner
5. Select "Report/Block"
6. Choose "Block" and confirm

The steps are the same for both iOS and Android versions of the app.

What Happens When You Block Someone on LinkedIn

When you block someone on LinkedIn:

They Will:

• Not be notified that you blocked them
• Lose the connection with you (if you were connected)
• Not see your profile in search results
• Not be able to message you or send InMail
• Not see your posts in their feed
• Not be able to tag you in posts or comments

You Will:

• Not see their profile in search results
• Not see their posts in your feed
• Lose access to previous messages (messages are deleted from both sides)
• Keep your mutual connections (they're unaffected)

Important Details:

• Endorsements and recommendations they gave you will be hidden
• Group memberships aren't affected, but you won't see each other's posts in groups
• If you both work at the same company, some visibility may remain on company pages

How to Unblock Someone on LinkedIn

Steps to Unblock

1. Click your profile photo in the top right
2. Select Settings & Privacy
3. Click Visibility in the left menu
4. Select Blocking under the Visibility section
5. Find the person in your blocked list
6. Click Unblock next to their name
7. Confirm the action

After Unblocking

• You can view their profile again
• They can view your profile again
• You'll need to send a new connection request to reconnect
• Previous messages are permanently deleted and won't be restored
• You must wait 48 hours before you can block the same person again

LinkedIn Blocking Limits

LinkedIn allows you to block up to 1,400 members. If you exceed this limit, you'll need to contact LinkedIn Support. If you're hitting this limit, consider whether some blocks could be replaced with simply disconnecting from people instead.

When Should You Block Someone on LinkedIn?

Good Reasons to Block

• Harassment or inappropriate messages that persist after you've asked them to stop
• Spam or unsolicited sales pitches that won't stop
• Fake profiles or suspected scammers
• Someone making you uncomfortable with their messages or behavior
• Ex-colleagues or contacts you need to completely cut off professionally

Alternatives to Blocking

Before blocking, consider whether one of these options would work:

Block vs. Remove Connection

Frequently Asked Questions

Does LinkedIn notify someone when you block them?

No. LinkedIn does not send any notification when you block someone. The only exception is if you share a LinkedIn Recruiter account with that person—in that case, LinkedIn may notify them.

Can a blocked person see that I blocked them?

Not directly. They won't receive a notification, but they may notice they can no longer find your profile in search, view your posts, or message you. If you were previously connected, they'll see the connection is gone.

What happens to our messages when I block someone?

All messages between you and the blocked person are deleted from both accounts. This happens immediately and cannot be undone—even if you unblock them later, the messages won't be restored.

Can I block someone who isn't connected with me?

Yes. You can block anyone on LinkedIn by visiting their profile, clicking the More button, and selecting Report/Block. You don't need to be connected with them first.

How long do I have to wait to re-block someone after unblocking?

You must wait 48 hours after unblocking someone before you can block them again.

Is there a limit to how many people I can block?

Yes. LinkedIn allows you to block up to 1,400 members. If you need to block more, contact LinkedIn Support.

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