How to block someone on LinkedIn
You can block someone on LinkedIn in three taps from your phone or four clicks from a desktop computer. The blocked person cannot see your profile, send you messages, or find you in search results. They will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but if they try to visit your profile directly, they will see a message saying the page is not available.
Blocking is permanent until you unblock the person. LinkedIn does not set an expiration date, and there is no way to block someone temporarily. If you change your mind later, you can unblock them from your blocked list at any time. The entire process takes less than a minute.
Key Takeaways
- Blocking someone on LinkedIn hides your profile from them and prevents them from contacting you, but they will not be notified that you blocked them.
- On a phone, open the person's profile, tap the three dots, and select "Block" from the menu.
- On a desktop computer, click the three dots on their profile and choose "Block" from the dropdown.
- You can unblock someone at any time by going to your privacy settings and removing them from your blocked list.
- Blocking is different from unfriending — unfriending removes the connection but the person can still see your public profile and send you messages.
Block someone from their LinkedIn profile
The fastest way to block someone is from their profile page. Open their profile by searching for their name or clicking a link to them. Look for the three dots (called a "more" menu) near the top right of their profile card or header section.
On a phone, tap the three dots and scroll down to find "Block." On a desktop, click the three dots and look for "Block" in the dropdown menu. Select it, and LinkedIn will ask you to confirm. Click or tap "Block" again to finish. The person is now blocked immediately.
Block someone from a message or connection request
If someone has already sent you a message or connection request, you can block them without visiting their profile. Open the message thread or request, then tap or click the three dots at the top. Select "Block" from the menu and confirm your choice.
This method works the same way as blocking from a profile — the person loses access to your profile and cannot contact you. The difference is that you do not have to navigate to their profile first, which saves time if you are already reading their message or reviewing their request.
Block someone from search results
You can also block someone directly from LinkedIn's search results without opening their full profile. Search for the person's name, find them in the list, and tap or click the three dots next to their name. Select "Block" and confirm your choice.
This is useful if you want to block someone quickly without viewing their complete profile information. The three-dot menu appears next to each search result, making it easy to block multiple people in succession if needed.
What happens when you block someone
When you block someone on LinkedIn, they immediately lose the ability to see your profile, even if they were already connected to you. Any existing connection between you is removed. They cannot send you messages, see your posts, or find you through LinkedIn search.
If the blocked person tries to visit your profile directly by typing your URL into their browser, they will see a message saying "You don't have permission to view this page" or similar language. They will not see a message that says you blocked them specifically. Blocking does not delete past messages or connections from your own account — you will still see the conversation history in your messages folder, but the person cannot send you new messages.
Unblock someone on LinkedIn
To unblock someone, go to your LinkedIn settings. On a phone, tap your profile picture, then tap "Settings and privacy." On a desktop, click your profile picture and select "Settings." Look for "Privacy" or "Blocking and hiding" (the exact name varies by device and app version).
Find the "Blocked members" section and look for the person you want to unblock. Tap or click the "Unblock" button next to their name. Confirm the action, and they will be unblocked immediately. They can now see your profile and send you messages again. You can unblock and reblock the same person as many times as you need to.
Block vs. unconnect vs. mute
LinkedIn offers three different ways to limit contact with someone, and they work differently. Blocking hides your profile from the person completely and removes any connection. Unfriending (called "Remove connection" on LinkedIn) removes the connection but the person can still see your public profile and send you messages. Muting hides someone's posts from your feed without removing the connection — they can still see your profile and message you.
Choose blocking if you do not want the person to contact you at all. Choose unfriending if you want to end the connection but do not mind if they see your public posts. Choose muting if you want to stay connected but do not want to see their activity in your feed. Each option serves a different situation and level of separation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person know I blocked them?
No. LinkedIn does not send a notification when you block someone. If they try to visit your profile, they will see an error message, but it will not say that you blocked them. They may figure it out if they notice they cannot find you in search results, but LinkedIn does not tell them directly.
Can I block someone who is not on my connections list?
Yes. You can block anyone on LinkedIn, whether you are connected to them or not. You can block someone from their profile, from a message they sent you, or from search results. Blocking works the same way regardless of your relationship to them.
What if I block someone by mistake?
You can unblock them at any time. Go to your privacy settings, find the "Blocked members" section, and click "Unblock" next to their name. They will immediately be able to see your profile and contact you again. There is no penalty for unblocking someone.
Does blocking someone on LinkedIn block them on other platforms?
No. Blocking on LinkedIn only affects your LinkedIn account. The person can still contact you on email, phone, Facebook, Twitter, or any other platform. LinkedIn blocking is separate from blocking on other services.
Can I see who I have blocked?
Yes. Go to your privacy settings and look for "Blocked members." You will see a list of everyone you have blocked on LinkedIn. From this list, you can unblock anyone you choose at any time.