What Happens When You Block a LinkedIn Member
- The person you block will no longer be able to see your LinkedIn profile.
- Any existing conversations you had with the blocked person in LinkedIn messages will be removed from both your and their inboxes.
- The blocked user won’t be able to see your posts, comments, or any interactions you make on LinkedIn, and vice versa.
- Any endorsements or recommendations exchanged between you and the blocked user will be removed.
- If you are both members of the same LinkedIn group, you will not see each other’s posts or comments within that group.
- LinkedIn doesn’t notify users when they are blocked, so the person will not know that you have blocked them unless they try to view your profile or interact with your content.
How to Block Someone on LinkedIn Using a Desktop
Step 1: Open LinkedIn in your preferred browser.
Step 2: Search for the user you want to block and choose the account.
Step 3: Go to View full profile.
Step 4: Under the profile, click on the More button.
Step 5: From the drop-down menu, select Report / Block.
Step 6: In the Report prompt, select Block [User’s name].
Step 7: Finally, in the confirmation window, select Block.
That’s it. You have successfully blocked the user on LinkedIn. What if you are on mobile? Well, move on to the next method.
How to Block People on LinkedIn Mobile App
Step 1: Open the LinkedIn app on your mobile device.
Step 2: Go to the search tab and look for the account you wish to block.
Step 3: Once found, tap and go to the user’s profile page.
Step 3: Tap on the View full profile button.
Step 4: Under profile, tap on the three dots next to the Message button.
Step 5: Select the Report or Block option from the bottom sheet.
Step 6: In the Report screen, go to Block [User’s name].
Step 7: Finally, select Block in the confirmation screen.
And with that, you have blocked the selected user from LinkedIn without them knowing. If you want to know how many users you have blocked so far on LinkedIn, keep reading.
How to See Your LinkedIn Block List
On Desktop
Step 1: Open LinkedIn in your preferred browser and click on your profile picture (Me).
Step 2: From the drop-down menu, under Account, select Settings & Privacy.
Step 3: Go to Visibility from the left pane.
Step 4: Finally, click on Blocking to see the list of accounts you have blocked on LinkedIn.
It is this simple. If you are on the phone, move on to the next section.
On the Mobile App
Step 1: Open the LinkedIn app and tap on your profile picture.
Step 2: Go to Settings and tap on Visibility.
Step 3: Finally, tap on Blocking to see the blocked list.
With this, you will see the list of users you actively block. If you have any queries, check out the FAQ section below.
FAQs on Blocking People on LinkedIn
You cannot block someone on LinkedIn without viewing their profile. You can, however, hide your identity to appear anonymous when visiting a profile to block someone.
No, LinkedIn does not show users who have blocked them. However, there are a few methods for determining whether or not someone has blocked you;
– The most common method is to type the person’s name into “Manage my network.” If the name doesn’t appear, then chances are they’ve blocked you.
– In the search bar, type the name of the person you want to look up. If in the messaging, a pop-up says that ‘this profile is not available,’ then chances are that person has blocked you.
Whenever you block someone on LinkedIn, they will no longer be able to interact with you. However, the previous messages you exchanged with the person you have blocked will remain in your LinkedIn inbox, but you won’t be able to see any new messages they send.
Do note that blocking someone on LinkedIn is a permanent action. You should carefully consider your situation before taking any action.
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Last updated on 26 August, 2024
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