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 see your videos, find your profile through search, or message you. You can block from their profile page, from a comment they left on your video, or from a direct message. The block takes effect immediately.

If you want to block someone without visiting their profile, you can also long-press their username in a comment or message thread and choose "Block user" from the options that appear. TikTok does not notify the person that you blocked them, but they may figure it out if they try to visit your profile and see a message saying the account is private or unavailable.

Key Takeaways

  • Blocking someone prevents them from viewing your profile, videos, and comments, and stops them from sending you direct messages.
  • You can block a user from their profile, from their comments on your videos, or from a direct message conversation.
  • The person you block will not receive a notification, but they can discover the block by trying to visit your profile.
  • You can unblock someone at any time by visiting their profile and tapping the three dots to select "Unblock."
  • Blocking is different from muting — muting hides someone's content from your feed without preventing them from seeing yours.

Blocking from someone's profile

The most direct way to block is through the person's profile page. Tap on their username or profile picture to open their profile, then tap the three dots (⋯) in the top right corner of the screen. A menu will appear with several options, including "Block." Tap "Block" and confirm when TikTok asks you to verify the action.

After you block someone, their profile will show a message saying it is unavailable or private, depending on your TikTok version. They will not be able to find your profile through the search function, see your videos on the For You page, or view any of your past videos if they somehow access your profile link directly.

Blocking from comments and messages

You do not have to visit someone's profile to block them. If someone leaves a comment on your video that you want to block, long-press their username in the comment. A menu will appear with options including "Block user." Tap it to block them immediately.

The same process works in direct messages. Open a conversation with someone you want to block, long-press their username at the top of the chat, and select "Block user." This will block them and remove the conversation from your inbox at the same time.

What happens when you block someone

When you block someone, they lose access to your content and profile. They cannot view your videos, see your follower or following lists, or find your profile through search. Any direct messages you had with them will disappear from your inbox, though the messages themselves are not deleted from their side — they will still see the conversation history.

The blocked person cannot send you new messages, and any comments they left on your videos will remain visible to other users but will be hidden from you. If they try to visit your profile directly using a link, they will see a message indicating the account is unavailable.

Unblocking someone

If you change your mind, you can unblock someone at any time. Go to your profile, tap the three lines menu, select "Settings and privacy," then "Blocked accounts." A list of everyone you have blocked will appear. Find the person you want to unblock, tap the three dots next to their name, and select "Unblock."

Once you unblock someone, they regain full access to your profile and videos. They can see your content on the For You page, search for your profile, and send you direct messages again. Unblocking does not automatically re-follow them or restore any previous messages.

Blocking versus muting

Blocking and muting serve different purposes. Blocking prevents someone from seeing your content and contacting you. Muting hides their content from your feed without preventing them from seeing yours — they can still view your videos, comment, and message you, but you will not see their posts or stories.

Use muting if you want to avoid someone's content without cutting off contact entirely. Use blocking if you want to prevent someone from interacting with you or viewing your profile. You can mute someone by visiting their profile, tapping the three dots, and selecting "Mute" instead of "Block."

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the person know I blocked them?

TikTok does not send a notification when you block someone. However, they may realize they are blocked if they try to visit your profile and see a message saying it is unavailable, or if they notice they can no longer find you through search. There is no way to block someone completely invisibly.

Can I block someone who has already blocked me?

If someone blocks you first, you will not be able to visit their profile or send them messages. You can still block them if you have a direct link to their profile or if you see their username in a comment, but there is little practical reason to do so since they have already blocked you.

What happens to comments from someone I blocked?

Comments from blocked users remain visible to other people on your videos, but you will not see them. Other viewers can still like, reply to, and view those comments normally. The blocked person cannot see your replies or know that you have hidden their comment.

Can I block someone without them seeing my profile first?

Yes. You can block someone from a comment they left on your video, from a direct message, or by searching for their username — you do not need them to follow you or interact with you first. You can also block accounts that have never contacted you if you find their profile through search.

If I unblock someone, will they know?

No. TikTok does not notify users when they are unblocked. The person will only know if they try to visit your profile after you unblock them and discover they can access it again.