How to block a TikTok account

To block someone on TikTok, open their profile, tap the three dots in the top right corner, and select "Block" from the menu. The person will no longer be able to find your account, see your videos, send you messages, or view your profile. You can block someone whether you follow them or not, and they won't receive a notification that you blocked them — though they may notice if they try to visit your profile and can't.

The block takes effect when ready. If you change your mind later, you can unblock them the same way: visit their profile, tap the three dots, and select "Unblock." After you unblock someone, they can see your account again, but you won't automatically follow each other again if you unfollowed them during the block.

Key Takeaways

  • Blocking someone on TikTok prevents them from viewing your profile, videos, or sending you messages, and takes effect right away.
  • The person you block won't get a notification, but they can figure out they're blocked if they search for your account and can't find it.
  • You can block someone from their profile, from a comment they left on your video, or from a direct message conversation.
  • Blocking is different from muting — a mute hides their videos from your feed but lets them still see your account and message you.
  • If you block someone and then unblock them, they can see your account again, but the follow relationship doesn't automatically restore.

Block someone from their profile

The most direct way to block is through their profile. Search for the person's username or find them through your followers, following list, or a video they commented on. Tap their username to open their profile.

Once on their profile, tap the three dots (⋯) in the top right corner of the screen. A menu will appear with several options. Select "Block" from that menu. TikTok will ask you to confirm — tap "Block" again to finalize it. The person's profile will when ready become inaccessible to you, and they won't be able to see your account.

Block someone from a comment or message

If someone leaves a comment on your video that bothers you, you can block them directly from that comment. Long-press on their comment, and a menu will appear. Select "Block user" to block them without visiting their profile.

You can also block someone from a direct message conversation. Open the message thread with that person, tap the three dots at the top of the conversation, and select "Block." This blocks them and closes the conversation on your end. They can still see the old messages in the thread, but they won't be able to send you new ones.

What happens when you block someone

When you block someone on TikTok, several things change when ready. They can no longer search for your account by username and find it. If they try to visit your profile through an old link or by scrolling through their history, they'll see a message saying the account is unavailable. They can't view any of your videos, your follower or following lists, your bio, or your profile picture.

Blocked users also cannot send you direct messages. If they try, the message won't go through, and they'll see an error. Any existing messages in your conversation with them will remain visible to them, but they can't reply to them. You won't see their messages either — the conversation will disappear from your inbox.

The person you block will not receive a notification saying you blocked them. However, if they search for your account and can't find it, or if they try to visit your profile and see the unavailable message, they'll know something is wrong. Some people figure out they've been blocked by trying to message the person or checking if they can still see their videos.

Difference between blocking and muting

Blocking and muting are two different tools that serve different purposes. When you block someone, they lose access to your entire account. When you mute someone, you straightforward hide their videos from your For You page and following feed — but they can still see your account, message you, and comment on your videos.

Use muting if you want to avoid seeing someone's content without cutting off contact completely. Use blocking if you want to prevent someone from interacting with you at all. You can mute someone by long-pressing on one of their videos and selecting "Mute this account," or by visiting their profile, tapping the three dots, and selecting "Mute account."

Unblocking someone later

If you decide you want to unblock someone, the process is the same as blocking. Search for their username, open their profile, tap the three dots, and select "Unblock." Confirm the action, and they'll regain access to your account.

Keep in mind that unblocking doesn't restore your follow relationship. If you unfollowed them before or during the block, they'll still be unfollowed after you unblock them. They'll have to follow you again if they want to see your videos in their feed. You'll also have to follow them again if you want their videos in your feed.

Blocking on the TikTok app versus the website

You can block someone using the TikTok mobile app or the TikTok website — the process is nearly identical. On the website, visit the person's profile, click the three dots in the top right, and select "Block." The block works across both the app and the website, so blocking someone on your phone blocks them everywhere.

If you use TikTok on multiple devices, the block syncs across all of them. You don't have to block the same person separately on your phone and your computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone tell if I blocked them?

TikTok doesn't send a notification when you block someone, so they won't get an alert. However, they may figure it out if they search for your account and can't find it, or if they try to message you and the message fails. If they visit your profile through an old link, they'll see a message saying the account is unavailable.

What if I block someone and they create a new account?

Blocking applies only to the specific account you blocked. If the person creates a new TikTok account, you'll need to block that account separately. There's no way to block someone across all their accounts at once, so you may need to block multiple accounts if someone keeps trying to contact you.

Can I block someone without them knowing my account exists?

If you block someone before they ever find your account, they won't know you exist on TikTok. However, if they've already seen your videos or followed you, they'll notice when they can no longer access your profile. Blocking doesn't hide your past interactions — it only prevents future ones.

Does blocking someone delete our old messages?

Blocking doesn't delete messages that already exist. The person you blocked can still see old messages in the conversation thread, but they can't send new ones or reply to old ones. You won't see the conversation in your inbox anymore, but the messages aren't erased from their side.

What should I do if someone keeps creating new accounts to contact me?

If someone repeatedly blocks you and creates new accounts to get around it, report them to TikTok. Open the account, tap the three dots, select "Report," and choose "Harassment" or "Spam." TikTok can take action against accounts that violate their community guidelines, including repeated attempts to contact someone who has blocked them.