Open their profile and tap the three dots (top right). Select Report/Block from the dropdown menu and confirm. How to Find and Manage Your Block List
When you block someone on LinkedIn:
| Action | They can see your profile? | Can they message you? | Can they see your posts? | |--------|---------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------| | | Yes (depending on your visibility settings) | Yes (if you allow InMail from non-connections) | Yes (if you allow followers) | | Block | No | No | No | block list linkedin
If you've changed your mind or want to give someone another chance, you can unblock them:
👉 : Try “remove connection” first for passive distancing. Use block only for active harassment or persistent unwanted attention. Open their profile and tap the three dots (top right)
By understanding how to block and unblock on LinkedIn, you can maintain a safe, productive, and professional online presence. Whether you're dealing with harassment, spam, or personal boundaries, LinkedIn's blocking and unblocking features can help you manage your online interactions with confidence.
✅ : Stopping harassment, unwanted sales pitches, ex-colleagues, or creepy recruiters. | Can they message you
| Feature | Score | |---------|-------| | Ease of use | 8/10 | | Effectiveness | 6/10 | | Block list management | 4/10 | | Privacy protection | 7/10 | | Overall for professional use | |
🔍 : Functional but basic. Feels like an afterthought compared to Twitter/X or Facebook’s block tools.
| Pros | Cons | |------|------| | Stops unwanted contact without confrontation | No “restrict” option – block is all-or-nothing | | Prevents stalkers from seeing your career moves | Can’t block someone from seeing you in shared groups (e.g., Alumni, LinkedIn Learning) | | No awkward “unfriend” notification | If you block a recruiter, they can’t reach you even for a dream job | | Helps clean up feed from toxic connections | No way to block someone who keeps creating new accounts |