Whether you blocked someone by accident or simply had a change of heart, knowing how to unblock someone on LinkedIn can help you repair professional relationships and reopen important connections. The process is quick — it takes under two minutes — and works the same way on both desktop and mobile. This guide walks you through every step.
What Happens When You Block Someone on LinkedIn?
When you block a person on LinkedIn, a few things happen immediately:
- They can no longer view your profile or any of your activity.
- You won’t see their posts or profile either.
- Any existing connection between you is removed.
- They cannot send you messages or interact with your content.
Unblocking reverses all of these restrictions — but keep in mind, it does not automatically restore your previous connection. You’ll need to send a new connection request if you want to reconnect.
How to Unblock Someone on LinkedIn (Desktop)
Follow these steps to unblock someone using LinkedIn on a web browser:
- Log in to your LinkedIn account and click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Select “Settings & Privacy” from the dropdown menu.
- In the left-hand sidebar, click on the “Visibility” tab.
- Scroll down and click on “Blocking.”
- A list of everyone you’ve blocked will appear. Find the person you want to unblock.
- Click the “Unblock” button next to their name.
- LinkedIn will ask you to enter your password to confirm the action.
- Click “Unblock member” to complete the process.
That’s it. The person will no longer be on your blocked list and will be able to view your profile and interact with your content again.
How to Unblock Someone on LinkedIn (Mobile App)
Using the LinkedIn app on your phone? The steps are slightly different but just as simple:
- Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile picture in the top-left corner.
- Tap the gear icon (⚙️) to open Settings.
- Tap “Visibility.”
- Scroll down and tap “Blocking.”
- Find the person in your blocked list and tap “Unblock” next to their name.
- Enter your LinkedIn password when prompted.
- Tap “Unblock member” to confirm.
The unblock takes effect immediately. The person can now find your profile in search results and see your public activity.
What Happens After You Unblock Someone?
Once you unblock a person on LinkedIn, here’s what changes:
- They can see your profile again — your content, posts, and updates become visible to them.
- Your past messages reappear — any previous conversation in your inbox becomes accessible again.
- No notification is sent — LinkedIn does not alert the other person that they’ve been unblocked.
- You are not automatically reconnected — if you were previously connected, you’ll need to send a new connection request.
- 48-hour waiting period — once you unblock someone, you must wait 48 hours before you can block them again.
How to Find Your Full Blocked List on LinkedIn
If you’ve blocked multiple people and aren’t sure who’s on the list, here’s how to check:
- Go to Settings & Privacy.
- Click “Visibility” in the sidebar.
- Click “Blocking.”
- LinkedIn will show you a complete list of all accounts you’ve blocked.
From this same page, you can unblock anyone on the list at any time.
Can You Reblock Someone After Unblocking Them?
Yes — but not right away. LinkedIn enforces a 48-hour cooldown after unblocking. Once that period passes, you can block the person again through their profile by clicking the “More” (⋯) button and selecting “Report/Block.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person know I unblocked them on LinkedIn?
No. LinkedIn does not send any notification when you unblock someone. The only way they might notice is if they visit your profile and find that access has been restored, or if they see your content appear in their feed again.
Do I need to reconnect after unblocking someone on LinkedIn?
Yes. Unblocking someone does not restore your previous connection. If you were connected before the block, that connection was removed. You’ll need to send a new connection request if you want to reconnect with them.
Can I unblock someone on LinkedIn without them knowing?
Yes. LinkedIn does not notify users when they’re unblocked. The process is completely silent from the other person’s perspective — they won’t receive any alert or message about the change.
What is the 48-hour rule on LinkedIn blocking?
After you unblock someone on LinkedIn, there is a mandatory 48-hour waiting period before you can block that same person again. This is a LinkedIn policy to prevent abuse of the block feature.
Can I unblock someone on LinkedIn from their profile directly?
No. Once you block someone, their profile is hidden from you and you cannot visit it to unblock them. You must go through Settings > Visibility > Blocking to find them on your blocked list and unblock them from there.
