You can block someone on LinkedIn, and they won't get a notification about it

When you block someone on LinkedIn, they can't see your profile, send you messages, or find you in search results. The block itself is silent — LinkedIn doesn't send them a message saying you've blocked them. However, if they try to visit your profile or search for you directly, they'll notice something has changed, because they'll see a message saying the profile isn't available or they don't have permission to view it.

The block is one-way. They can still see posts you've made that are public or shared in groups you both belong to, depending on your privacy settings. If you want to be thorough, you may also want to remove them from your connections first, or adjust your post visibility settings separately.

Key Takeaways

  • Blocking someone on LinkedIn prevents them from messaging you, viewing your profile, or finding you in searches, but LinkedIn does not notify them that you've blocked them.
  • If the person tries to visit your profile directly or search for you by name, they will see that the profile is unavailable, which may tip them off that something has changed.
  • You can block someone from their profile page, from a message thread, or from your connections list — the steps are slightly different depending on where you start.
  • Removing someone from your connections and blocking them are two separate actions; removing them alone does not block them from viewing your public posts or profile.
  • If you later change your mind, you can unblock someone through your privacy settings, and they will not be notified of that either.

How to block someone from their LinkedIn profile

Open the person's LinkedIn profile. Look for the three-dot menu icon (sometimes called "More") near the top right of their profile card or header. Click or tap it, and you should see a menu with several options.

Select "Block" or "Block [Name]" from that menu. LinkedIn will ask you to confirm. You can usually choose whether to also remove them from your connections at the same time — this is optional, but removing them first makes the block less obvious if they check your connection list later. After you confirm, the block is active immediately.

How to block someone from a message or connection request

If someone has messaged you or sent you a connection request, you can block them directly from that thread. Open the message or request, then look for the three-dot menu icon in the message header or near the request itself.

Tap or click the menu, and you should see a "Block" option. Select it and confirm. This method is often faster if you're already looking at their message, because you don't have to navigate to their full profile first.

How to block someone from your connections list

Go to your LinkedIn profile and select "Connections" from the menu. Search for or scroll to find the person you want to block. Hover over or tap their name to reveal options, then look for the three-dot menu icon next to their name.

Click the menu and select "Block." LinkedIn will ask you to confirm. You can also remove them from your connections in the same step if you want to be extra cautious about them noticing the block.

What happens after you block someone

Once blocked, the person cannot message you, see your profile, or find you in LinkedIn search results. Any existing messages between you will remain in your inbox, but they won't be able to send new ones or reply to old ones. If you're in the same LinkedIn group or professional community, they may still see your public posts or comments, depending on your privacy settings.

If they try to visit your profile by typing your name into the search bar or clicking an old link to your profile, they'll see a message saying the profile isn't available or they don't have permission to view it. This is the main way they might realize something has changed, though it's not a direct notification from LinkedIn.

Removing someone from connections versus blocking them

Removing a connection and blocking someone are not the same thing. If you only remove someone from your connections, they can still view your profile (if it's set to public or visible to their network), message you, and find you in searches. Blocking is stronger — it cuts off all of those paths.

If you want to quietly distance yourself from someone without a hard block, removing them from connections alone might be enough. If you want to prevent them from contacting you or viewing your profile at all, you need to block them. You can do both at the same time, which is often the clearest approach.

How to unblock someone if you change your mind

Go to your LinkedIn settings by clicking your profile photo and selecting "Settings and privacy," then "Privacy." Look for "Blocking and hiding" or a similar section. You should see a list of people you've blocked.

Find the person you want to unblock and click "Unblock." LinkedIn will ask you to confirm. Once you unblock them, they can message you, view your profile, and find you in searches again. LinkedIn does not notify them that you've unblocked them — the change is silent on their end too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the person know I blocked them?

LinkedIn doesn't send a notification, so they won't get a message saying you blocked them. However, if they try to visit your profile or search for you and can't find you, they may figure out that something has changed. The block itself is invisible, but the effect of it is not.

Can I block someone and still see their posts?

No. When you block someone, you can't see their posts, and they can't see yours. However, if they post in a group you both belong to or on a public page, you may still see their name or comments depending on the group's privacy settings. The block applies to direct profile viewing and messaging, not to all shared spaces.

What if I block someone by mistake?

You can unblock them anytime through your privacy settings. Go to Settings and privacy, select Privacy, find "Blocking and hiding," and click Unblock next to their name. They won't be notified that you've unblocked them, so you can reverse the block quietly if you change your mind.

Does blocking someone remove them from my connections?

Not automatically. When you block someone, LinkedIn gives you the option to also remove them from your connections, but you have to choose that separately. If you only block them without removing the connection, they'll still appear in your connections list, though they won't be able to message you or view your profile.

Can someone I blocked still see me in group posts or comments?

It depends on the group's privacy settings. If the group is public or visible to all members, they may still see your name or posts. The block prevents them from viewing your profile directly and messaging you, but it doesn't hide you from shared spaces like groups or public comment threads.