How to Block Someone on LinkedIn (Without the Drama)

How to block someone on LinkedIn?

Blocking someone on LinkedIn is straightforward and can be done in just a few clicks. LinkedIn has designed this process to be simple and discreet, ensuring you can manage your professional connections effectively. Here's how to do it:

On your desktop:

1. Navigate to the profile you want to block by clicking on their name in your feed, messages, or search results.
2. Click the "More" button on their profile (it appears as three dots "...") located near the top of their profile, usually beneath their profile photo.
3. Select "Report/Block" from the dropdown menu that appears.
4. Choose "Block [Name]" from the options presented.
5. Confirm your decision when prompted. LinkedIn will ask you to verify that you want to block this person.

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On the mobile app:

1. Open the profile of the person you want to block.
2. Tap the "More" icon (three dots) in the top right corner of their profile.
3. Select "Report or Block" from the menu.
4. Choose "Block" and then confirm your choice.

What happens when you block someone on LinkedIn?

• They won't be notified that you've blocked them (LinkedIn keeps it professional!)
• You'll both be removed from each other's connections
• They can't see your posts or updates in their feed
• They can't message you directly
• You'll be invisible to each other when searching LinkedIn
• Your profile views will no longer be tracked by each other

LinkedIn has thoughtfully designed this feature to create clear boundaries without creating awkward situations. The person you block won't receive any notification about being blocked – they'll simply no longer see your content or be able to interact with you on the platform.

Remember, if you ever change your mind, you can always unblock someone by visiting your Settings & Privacy page under "Visibility" and then "Blocking."

How to block someone on LinkedIn without visiting their profile?

If you want to block someone without giving them the satisfaction of knowing you viewed their profile (and yes, we all know about those "Who's viewed your profile" notifications!), LinkedIn has a few alternative ways to block connections without having to visit their profile. Here's how:

Through your connections list:

1. Click on "My Network" in the top navigation bar.
2. Select "Connections" from the left sidebar.
3. Find the person you want to block in your connections list.
4. Click the "More" icon (three dots) next to their name.
5. Select "Block" from the dropdown menu.
6. Confirm your choice when prompted.

From messages:

1. Go to "Messaging" in the top navigation bar.
2. Locate the conversation with the person you want to block.
3. Click the "More" icon (three dots) in the upper right corner of the conversation.
4. Select "Block" from the menu options.
5. Confirm the block when LinkedIn asks you to verify.

From Notifications:

1. Click the "Notifications" icon in the top navigation bar.
2. Find a notification involving the person you want to block (such as a comment, like, or mention).
3. Click the "More" icon (three dots) next to their name in the notification.
4. Choose "Block" from the options.
5. Confirm your decision when prompted.

Remember: No matter which method you choose, the person won't be notified that you've blocked them. LinkedIn keeps these actions confidential, allowing you to curate your professional network without creating uncomfortable situations.

How to block someone on LinkedIn without them knowing?

Good news! When you block someone on LinkedIn, they are never notified of your action. Here's the scoop on keeping your blocking completely under the radar:

The LinkedIn stealth block

• No notifications are sent - LinkedIn never alerts users when they've been blocked
• Your profile visit isn't obvious - You can also block them using the methods that don't require profile visits (through connections list, messages, or notifications)
• Use "Private Mode" - Before blocking, switch your profile viewing setting to private mode (Settings & Privacy → Visibility → Profile viewing options → Private mode)

The blocked person simply stops seeing your content and can't interact with you anymore. From their perspective, you might have just become inactive or deleted your account.

How to block someone on LinkedIn company page?

Managing a LinkedIn company page comes with its own set of tools for keeping your professional brand presence positive and engaging. While LinkedIn doesn't offer a direct "block" feature specifically for company pages in the same way it does for personal profiles, there are effective ways to manage unwanted interactions:

Removing unwanted followers:

1. Go to your Company Page and click on the "Admin tools" dropdown (typically at the top right)
2. Select "Followers" to view everyone following your page
3. Find the person you want to remove
4. Click the "More" icon (three dots) next to their name
5. Select "Remove as follower" from the options

Moderating comments:

1. Monitor post engagement regularly through your admin dashboard
2. Hide inappropriate comments by clicking the three dots next to any comment and selecting "Hide comment"
3. Delete spam or offensive comments using the same menu
4. Enable comment moderation settings through Page admin tools to review comments before they appear publicly

Restricting page administrators:

If you need to remove someone who has admin access:

1. Go to "Admin tools" on your Company Page
2. Select "Manage admins"
3. Find the admin you want to remove
4. Click "Remove" next to their name
5. Confirm your choice when prompted

Remember that LinkedIn's community guidelines apply to everyone, so if someone is violating these standards, you can always report them directly to LinkedIn through the reporting tools.

How to block someone from messaging you on LinkedIn?

LinkedIn offers several targeted options to manage who can slide into your inbox without having to block the person entirely. Here's how to take control:

Block messages only (without blocking the profile):

1. Open the conversation with the person you want to restrict
2. Click the "More" icon (three dots) in the top-right corner of the message thread
3. Select "Report this conversation"
4. Choose "I don't want to receive messages from this person"
5. Confirm your choice when prompted

Adjust your general messaging privacy settings:

1. Click your profile picture in the top navigation bar
2. Select "Settings & Privacy"
3. Navigate to "Communications" tab
4. Find "Messaging experience" and select "Who can message you"**
5. Choose your preferred option: "Only people you're connected to" or "Only people in your network"

Using message filters:

LinkedIn also provides message filtering that automatically sorts less relevant messages into an "Other" folder:

1. Go to your Messages section
2. Look for the "Focused" and "Other" tabs at the top
3. Check the "Other" tab periodically to ensure you're not missing important messages

Take control of your experience with LinkedIn’s blocking options

Remember that blocking someone on LinkedIn isn't about creating division - it's about curating a focused LinkedIn experience that serves your career goals. LinkedIn has designed these tools to be discreet, effective, and professional, ensuring you can maintain boundaries without creating unnecessary drama.

Whether you're blocking someone completely, restricting messages, or managing interactions on your company page, these features help you maintain a positive professional environment.

So go ahead and shape your LinkedIn experience to match your professional vision! After all, your digital professional presence deserves the same thoughtful curation as your in-person one. LinkedIn gives you all the tools you need to network confidently, effectively, and on your own terms.

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