What Happens if I Block Someone on LinkedIn?

You invest time and effort into building relationships on LinkedIn. But sometimes, you need to take a step back from someone who's causing drama, spamming you, or behaving inappropriately. Blocking someone on LinkedIn might seem extreme, but it's a necessary tool to protect your online presence and sanity.

Why block someone on LinkedIn?

You know it's time to block someone when:

• They're causing drama or tension, whether it's a professional disagreement or a personal vendetta.
• They're spamming you with irrelevant messages or connection requests.
• Their behavior is inappropriate, offensive, or just plain creepy.
• You're experiencing harassment or stalking, and you need to take back control.

Remember, your LinkedIn profile is your professional brand, and you have the right to control who interacts with you.

How to block someone on LinkedIn

Blocking someone on LinkedIn is a simple two-step process:

1. Head to the person's profile page.
2. Click the "More" button and select "Report/Block" from the dropdown menu.

That's it! Once you've blocked someone, they won't be able to see your content or interact with you on the platform.

What happens when you block someone on LinkedIn

When you block someone on LinkedIn, you're taking control of who can interact with you. Here's what happens:

• The person you blocked won't get a notification.
• Your connection with them is severed, and you'll no longer see each other's profiles.
• You can't message each other, and you won't see each other's shared content or show up in "Who's Viewed Your Profile".
• Any endorsements or recommendations you exchanged will disappear.
• LinkedIn will stop suggesting you to each other in features like "People You May Know" and "People also Viewed".

By blocking someone, you're reclaiming your space on LinkedIn and protecting your time and energy.

What remains accessible after blocking someone on LinkedIn

When you block someone on LinkedIn, it's not a complete blackout. Here's what remains accessible:

• Search engines like Google can still index your public profile content, so the blocked person can find it through a simple search.
• If you've posted in a public group discussion, the blocked person can still see your comments and engage with them.
• Comments you leave on Influencer posts are also fair game – the blocked person can see those too.
• If you have mutual connections, they may share content created by the blocked person, which means it could still end up in your feed.
• And, if someone shares content created by the blocked person, you can choose to hide those updates from your feed.

Remember, blocking someone on LinkedIn isn't a foolproof way to keep them out of your online life completely. It's more about setting boundaries and controlling who can interact with you directly.

Managing blocked LinkedIn users

When you block someone on LinkedIn, you can easily view all your blocked users in one place. This way, you can quickly see who you've blocked and make changes if needed.

• Head to your LinkedIn settings to find the list of blocked users.
• From there, you can unblock someone if you change your mind or realize it was a mistake.

Unblocking someone on LinkedIn is a straightforward process. When you unblock a user, they'll be able to see your profile and content again, and you'll be able to see theirs. Keep in mind that unblocking someone doesn't send them a notification, so they won't know unless they try to view your profile or content.