Blocking stops someone from finding your profile, watching your videos, or messaging you

When you block someone on TikTok, they cannot search for your account, see your videos, or send you direct messages. They will not receive a notification that you blocked them, but if they try to visit your profile directly (through a saved link, for example), they will see a message saying the account is not available. Blocking is different from muting or unfollowing — those actions hide their content from your feed without preventing them from seeing yours.

You can block accounts from your profile settings, from someone's profile page, or from a comment or message they sent you. The process takes about 30 seconds and can be undone at any time if you change your mind.

Key Takeaways

  • Blocking prevents someone from viewing your profile, videos, or sending you messages, but does not notify them that you blocked them.
  • You can block an account directly from their profile, from a comment they left, or from a direct message conversation.
  • The person you block can still see your old videos if they were already following you before the block, but cannot see new ones.
  • You can unblock someone at any time by going to your blocked accounts list in privacy settings.
  • Blocking is private — TikTok does not tell the other person who blocked them or why.

How to block someone from their profile

Open TikTok and search for the account you want to block, or navigate to their profile if you have a link to it. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of their profile header (next to the Follow button). A menu will appear with options including "Block." Tap "Block," and TikTok will ask you to confirm. Tap "Block" again to finish.

After you block them, their follower count will drop by one (yours), and they will no longer appear in your followers list. If they visit your profile using a direct link, they will see a message saying "User not available" instead of your videos and bio.

How to block someone from a comment or message

If someone leaves a comment on your video that you want to block them for, tap the three dots next to their comment. A menu will appear with options including "Block user." Tap it, and confirm the block. You can also block someone directly from a direct message conversation by opening the chat, tapping the three dots in the top right corner, and selecting "Block."

Blocking from a comment or message is faster than navigating to their full profile, and it accomplishes the same thing — they will no longer be able to see your content or contact you.

What happens after you block someone

Once you block an account, they cannot follow you, see your new videos, or send you direct messages. If they were already following you before the block, they will be unfollowed automatically. However, they may still be able to see videos you posted before you blocked them if they saved a link or screenshot — blocking only prevents them from accessing your profile going forward, not content they already have access to outside TikTok.

The blocked person can still see your public videos if they log out or use a different account, because blocking is account-specific. If you want to prevent someone from seeing your content entirely, you would need to make your account private or delete the videos themselves.

How to unblock someone

Open your profile and tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the bottom right. Tap "Settings and privacy," then "Privacy," then "Blocked accounts." You will see a list of everyone you have blocked. Find the account you want to unblock, tap the three dots next to their name, and select "Unblock." Confirm the action, and they will be able to see your profile and content again.

Unblocking does not automatically re-follow them or notify them that you unblocked them. They will straightforward regain the ability to find and view your account.

When blocking is not enough

If someone is harassing you, threatening you, or posting content that violates TikTok's rules, blocking alone may not be the right response. You can also report their account to TikTok by tapping the three dots on their profile or comment and selecting "Report." Describe what is happening, and TikTok's moderation team will review it. Reports are confidential — the person you report will not know who reported them.

If someone is threatening your safety offline, contact local law enforcement. If you are being harassed by someone you know, consider telling a trusted adult or school counselor. Blocking is a tool to control what you see and who can contact you, but it is not a substitute for reporting serious violations or seeking help from authorities.

Blocking on different devices

The steps to block someone are the same whether you use TikTok on your phone (iPhone or Android) or on a computer through the web version. On a phone, you tap the three dots on a profile or comment. On a computer, you click the three dots in the same location. The menu options are identical, and the block takes effect when ready across all devices.

If you block someone while logged in on your phone, that block will also be active when you log in on a computer or another phone. Your blocked accounts list is tied to your account, not to a specific device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone tell if I blocked them?

TikTok does not send a notification when you block someone. However, if they try to visit your profile using a saved link or search for you, they will see "User not available" and may figure out that you blocked them. There is no way to block someone completely invisibly.

What if I block someone and then unblock them later?

Unblocking does not restore your previous follow relationship. If you were following them before you blocked them, you will need to follow them again after unblocking. They will not be notified that you unblocked them.

Can I block someone without them seeing that I unfollowed them?

When you block someone, they are automatically unfollowed, and they will see their follower count drop by one. There is no way to hide the unfollow itself, but blocking is still private — they will not know you were the one who unfollowed them unless they notice your account is no longer available.

Does blocking someone delete our old messages?

Blocking does not delete direct messages you already exchanged. However, the blocked person will not be able to see new messages from you, and you will not see new messages from them. Old messages remain in your chat history, but they are no longer accessible to the person you blocked.

What if someone keeps making new accounts to contact me after I block them?

If someone is creating multiple accounts to harass you, report each new account to TikTok and describe the pattern of behavior. You can also make your account private so that only people you approve can follow you and see your videos. If the harassment continues, contact local law enforcement.