Blocking stops a person from viewing your profile, videos, and messages
When you block an account on TikTok, that person cannot see your videos, find your profile through search, send you messages, or view your follower list. They will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but if they try to visit your profile directly, they will see a message saying the account is unavailable. Blocking is different from unfollowing — when you unfollow someone, they can still see your public videos and find your profile.
You can block someone from their profile page, from a comment they left on your video, or from your direct messages. The process takes about ten seconds and works the same way whether you are using TikTok on your phone or computer.
Key Takeaways
- Blocked accounts cannot see your profile, videos, or messages, but they will not be notified that you blocked them.
- You can block someone by visiting their profile, tapping the three dots in the top right corner, and selecting "Block" from the menu.
- If someone leaves a comment on your video that bothers you, you can block them directly from that comment without visiting their profile.
- You can unblock someone at any time by going to your privacy settings, finding them in your blocked list, and tapping "Unblock."
- Blocking someone does not delete past comments they left on your videos — you will need to delete those separately if you want them gone.
How to block someone from their TikTok profile
Open TikTok and search for the account you want to block, or find them through your followers or following list. Tap on their username to open their profile page.
In the top right corner of their profile, you will see three dots arranged vertically (called a menu icon). Tap those three dots. A menu will appear with several options. Look for the word "Block" and tap it. A confirmation message will appear asking if you are sure — tap "Block" again to confirm.
Once you confirm, you will be taken back to your own profile. The person's account is now blocked. If you navigate back to their profile, you will see a message saying "User Unavailable" instead of their videos and information.
How to block someone from a comment they left
If someone leaves a comment on one of your videos that you want to block them for, you do not have to visit their profile first. Open the video where they commented and tap the comment bubble at the bottom of the screen to see all comments.
Find the comment from the person you want to block. Long-press on that comment (hold your finger on it for a moment). A menu will appear. Tap "Block User" from the options. Confirm the block when prompted.
This method is faster if you are already watching your own video and notice a comment from someone you want to block. The person will not be able to comment on your videos again after you block them.
How to block someone from direct messages
Open your direct messages by tapping the message icon at the bottom of the TikTok app. Find the conversation with the person you want to block.
Swipe left on their conversation (on iPhone) or long-press on their conversation (on Android). A menu will appear with options including "Block." Tap "Block" and confirm. You can also tap the three dots at the top of an open conversation and select "Block User" from that menu.
When you block someone from messages, they will not be able to send you new messages, and you will no longer see your past conversation with them in your messages list. However, messages you sent them will still be visible in their inbox.
What happens when you block someone
A blocked person cannot search for your account by username and will not see your profile if they try to visit it directly. They cannot see any of your videos, even if those videos are public. They cannot like, comment on, or share your videos. They cannot send you direct messages or see messages you sent them before the block.
The blocked person will not receive a notification telling them you blocked them. However, if they try to visit your profile or search for you, they will realize something is wrong because they will see an error message instead of your account.
One important thing to know: blocking does not delete comments that person already left on your videos. If you want those comments gone, you will need to delete them yourself by tapping the three dots on each comment and selecting "Delete."
How to unblock someone on TikTok
If you change your mind about blocking someone, you can unblock them at any time. Open TikTok and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner to go to your own profile. Tap the three lines in the top right corner (the menu icon) to open your settings.
Scroll down and tap "Privacy and Safety." Then tap "Blocked Accounts." You will see a list of everyone you have blocked. Find the person you want to unblock and tap the minus sign next to their name, or tap their name and select "Unblock."
Once you unblock someone, they can see your profile and videos again, and they can send you messages. They will not be notified that you unblocked them. If they had commented on your videos before the block, those old comments will be visible again.
Blocking versus other ways to limit contact
TikTok gives you several tools to control who can interact with you, and blocking is the strongest one. If you want to stop someone from seeing your videos without completely blocking them, you can make your account private. This means only people you approve as followers can see your videos.
You can also restrict a specific person instead of blocking them. When you restrict someone, they can still see your public videos and follow you, but their comments on your videos will only be visible to them — you and other people will not see those comments. This is useful if you want to discourage someone from commenting without completely cutting off contact.
To restrict someone, open their profile, tap the three dots, and select "Restrict" instead of "Block." You can manage your restricted accounts in the same Privacy and Safety menu where you manage blocked accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person know I blocked them?
No, they will not receive a notification. However, if they try to visit your profile or search for you, they will see an error message and realize something is wrong. If they ask you directly, you do not have to tell them.
Can I block someone who is not following me?
Yes. You can block anyone on TikTok, whether they follow you or not. You do not need to be connected to someone in any way to block them.
If I block someone, will they see my old comments on their videos?
Yes. Blocking only prevents them from seeing your new activity and profile. Comments you left on their videos before the block will still be visible to them and to other people.
What if someone keeps making new accounts to contact me after I block them?
Block each new account as it appears. If the behavior continues and feels threatening, report the accounts to TikTok by tapping the three dots on their profile and selecting "Report." You can also make your account private so only approved followers can contact you.
Can I block someone without them seeing that I viewed their profile?
TikTok does not show profile view notifications to users, so no one knows when you visit their profile. You can visit someone's profile and block them without them knowing you were ever there.