If you’re like most people, you probably have at least one person on LinkedIn that you’d rather not be connected to. Maybe it’s an ex-colleague that you had a falling out with, or someone who constantly sends you irrelevant messages. Whatever the reason, there’s an easy way to block them so that they can no longer see your profile or contact you.
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How to block somebody on LinkedIn
Assuming you have a LinkedIn account and are logged in, follow these steps to block someone:
- Hover over the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage and select View profile from the dropdown.
- Hover over the three dots next to the Message button on their profile page and select Block or report from the dropdown.
- Select Block this person from the pop-up window and confirm your decision by clicking Block again.
How to block someone without visiting their profile?
When you block someone on LinkedIn, they will no longer be able to see your profile or contact you. If you’re not interested in connecting with someone, you can block them without visiting their profile. Here’s how:
- Go to the privacy settings page.
- Under “Blocking,” select the “Block users” link.
- Enter the name or email address of the person you want to block, then select “Block.”
- Once you’ve confirmed that you want to block the person, they will be added to your blocked list and will no longer be able to see your profile or contact you.
What happens when you block someone ?
LinkedIn gives users the ability to block other LinkedIn users that they don’t want to interact with. When you block someone on LinkedIn, that person will no longer be able to see your profile or contact you. They will also be removed from any LinkedIn groups that you’re both members of.
Can you block someone on LinkedIn?
Blocking someone on LinkedIn prevents that person from being able to see your profile or contact you. If you’re being harassed or receiving unwanted messages from someone, you can block that person to stop the communications.
Why block someone on LinkedIn?
There are a few different reasons why you might want to block someone on LinkedIn. Maybe you’ve been harassed or spammed by another user, or maybe you just don’t want to be connected to someone for professional reasons. Whatever the reason, blocking someone on LinkedIn is easy to do.
How to unblock somebody on LinkedIn
If you’ve blocked someone on LinkedIn, you can unblock them at any time. Here’s how:
- Log in to your LinkedIn account.
- Click on Me in the top bar.
- Click on Settings and privacy in the dropdown.
- Click on Blocking and hiding in the left sidebar.
- Find the name of the person you want to unblock and click Unblock next to their name.
How to block someone on LinkedIn if they are harassing you
It can be really upsetting and even scary if you are being harassed on LinkedIn. Thankfully, LinkedIn provides a way for you to block the person who is harassing you. This will stop them from being able to see your profile, send you messages, or look at any of your posts. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to the profile of the person who is harassing you.
- Click on the three dots in the top right-hand corner of their profile.
- Select “Block or report” from the drop-down menu.
- Select “Block” from the pop-up window that appears.
- Confirm that you want to block the person by clicking “Block” again in the pop-up window that appears.
How to block someone on LinkedIn if they are spamming you
It’s easy to block someone on LinkedIn if they are spamming you with unwanted invitations or messages. Simply go to the person’s profile page and click on the “Block or report” link under their name. You will then be given the option to block the person.
How to block someone on LinkedIn if they are being inappropriate
If someone is sending you inappropriate messages or being rude, you can block them so that they can no longer contact you. To block someone:
- Open the conversation with the person you want to block.
- Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the conversation and select Block.
- Click Block to confirm.
How to block someone on LinkedIn if they are sending you too many messages
If someone is sending you too many messages on LinkedIn, you can block them so that they can no longer contact you. Here’s how:
- Go to the profile of the person you want to block.
- Click on the three dots in the top right-hand corner of their profile.
- Select “Block or report” from the drop-down menu.
- Click “Block” and then “Confirm.”
How to block someone on LinkedIn if they are in your connections list
If you are no longer interested in being connected with someone on LinkedIn, you can block them. Blocking somebody on LinkedIn means that:
- You will no longer see their profile in your connections list.
- They will not see your profile in their connections list.
- They will not be able to message you.
- You will not be able to message them.
- Their invitation to connect will be automatically removed from your LinkedIn inbox.
Here’s how to block someone on LinkedIn if they are in your connections list:
- Go to the profile of the person you want to block.
- Hover over the connection icon (it’s the little pencil icon) and select “Block or report”.
- In the pop-up menu, select “I want to block [person’s name]”.
- In the second pop-up menu, select “Confirm.”
How to block someone on LinkedIn if they are not in your connections list
If the person you want to block is not in your connections list, you can still block them by going to their profile page and selecting the three dots in the top right corner of their profile photo. From the drop-down menu that appears, select “Block or report.” This will take you to a new page where you can select “Block” from the dialog box that appears.