How to Block Someone on TikTok (and Unblock Them)

Sometimes one account keeps leaving nasty comments, sending messages you don’t want or turning up on every LIVE you host. Blocking is the quickest way to put a wall between you and that person, and on TikTok it takes about ten seconds.

This guide covers how to block someone on TikTok from their profile, from comments and during a LIVE, how to unblock them later, where to find your blocked list, and what the other person can and can’t see afterwards. We also compare blocking with muting, restricting and reporting, so you can pick the lightest tool that solves the problem.

TikTok updates its menus regularly. The steps below describe the current flow in general terms; if a label in your app looks slightly different, look for the closest match.

How do you block someone on TikTok?

Open the person’s profile, tap the Share button (the arrow icon, usually top right), then tap Block and confirm. That’s the standard way to block someone on TikTok on both iPhone and Android.

Find the account. Tap their username on a video or comment, or search for them.
On their profile, tap the Share (arrow) icon at the top of the screen.
Scroll the options row and tap Block.
Confirm in the pop-up.

The change is immediate. You don’t need to unfollow them first, because blocking also removes the follow connection between you.

On a computer, the flow is similar: open their profile at tiktok.com, use the “…” or share menu next to their name, and choose Block. If you can’t find the option, update the app and check again, as TikTok sometimes moves profile actions between menus.

What happens when you block someone on TikTok?

Once you block someone, neither of you can view the other’s videos, find the other’s profile or send each other direct messages. TikTok does not send them a notification that they were blocked.

According to TikTok’s help center, blocking means:

No viewing. They can’t watch your posts, and you can’t watch theirs.
No profile access. Their searches for your account won’t bring up your profile, and the same applies the other way.
No messaging. Neither of you can send direct messages to the other.
No follow link. The follow relationship between your accounts is removed.

There are a few gaps worth knowing about. You may still see each other in some shared spaces, such as a multi-host LIVE that you both join, Duets created by other people, or group chats you are both members of. Blocking is strong, but it isn’t a perfect invisibility cloak.

Blocking also doesn’t delete comments the person already left on your videos. If you want those gone, delete them as well. Our guide on filtering and turning off comments on TikTok explains how.

Does someone know if you block them on TikTok?

No. TikTok doesn’t notify people when they are blocked. They may work it out indirectly, for example if your profile stops appearing in search or they can no longer message you, but the app won’t tell them.

If you’re worried the person will react badly when they notice, it can help to tighten your other settings at the same time. Switching to a private account limits who can find and watch your content in the first place; see how to make your TikTok account private. If someone is creating new accounts to reach you, report them, as that behaviour can break TikTok’s Community Guidelines.

A note on the reverse question: there’s no official way to see a list of people who have blocked you, and we don’t recommend workarounds that try to get around someone else’s block. Respecting it is the simplest path.

How to block multiple accounts at once from comments

TikTok lets you block up to a set number of accounts in one go from your comment section. Long-press a comment, choose Manage multiple comments, select the comments, then tap More and Block accounts.

Open the video with the comments you want to deal with.
Press and hold one of the problem comments (or tap the edit/pencil icon in the comments panel, if your app shows one).
Tap Manage multiple comments.
Select each comment from the accounts you want to block.
Tap More, then Block accounts, and confirm.

This is the fastest way to deal with a pile-on, where several accounts leave similar comments within minutes. The same panel lets you delete the selected comments, so you can clean up and block in one pass. The maximum number you can select at once has changed over time, so the app will tell you if you hit a limit.

How to block someone during a TikTok LIVE

While you’re LIVE, tap the viewer’s name or comment, then choose Block (or Mute if you only want to silence them for a while). The block takes effect for the stream and for your account going forward.

LIVE moves fast, so it helps to have a plan:

Mute for small stuff. Someone being repetitive or off-topic can be muted for a short time or the rest of the stream without a permanent block.
Block for real harm. Harassment, slurs or threats deserve a block and a report.
Use moderators. Trusted moderators can mute and remove problem viewers while you keep hosting. See how to add moderators on TikTok LIVE.
Set keyword filters before you start. Filters catch the obvious words automatically, so you block less often.

Giving the chat something structured to do also cuts down on trolling. When most viewers are typing answers or team names in a comment game such as Live Trivia, attention-seeking comments get buried quickly and are easier to ignore.

How to unblock someone and see your blocked list

Go to Profile → Menu (☰) → Settings and privacy → Privacy → Blocked accounts, find the person and tap Unblock. You can also open their profile directly and tap Unblock there.

Tap Profile at the bottom of the screen.
Tap the menu icon (three lines) at the top right.
Open Settings and privacy, then Privacy.
Tap Blocked accounts to see everyone you’ve blocked.
Tap Unblock next to the account you want to restore.

Unblocking doesn’t bring back the follow relationship. If you were following each other before, both of you will need to follow again. Comments or messages that were deleted while they were blocked don’t come back either.

Your blocked list is private. Nobody else can see who is on it.

Block vs restrict vs mute vs report: which should you use?

Block when you want no contact at all. Use lighter tools when you just want less of someone, and report when the behaviour breaks TikTok’s rules, whether or not you also block.

Tool	What it does	Best for
Block	Cuts off viewing, profile access and messages both ways	Harassment, stalking, anyone you want fully out of your space
Restrict (where available)	Limits how an account can interact with you without a full block	Awkward situations, such as someone you know offline
Mute on LIVE	Stops a viewer commenting in your stream for a time or the whole LIVE	Spam and repetitive comments during a broadcast
Remove follower	Removes them from your followers list	Private accounts where you no longer want someone watching
Not interested	Shows you less of a creator’s content in your feed	Content you don’t enjoy, with no bad behaviour involved
Report	Sends the account or content to TikTok for review	Hate speech, threats, scams, impersonation, anything against the rules

Feature names and availability differ by region and app version, so check what your app offers. Reporting is anonymous to the person being reported, and you can block and report the same account.

How to reduce the need to block people

The best block is the one you never have to make. A few settings stop most problems before they start.

Comment filters. Turn on spam and offensive comment filtering and add your own keywords.
Who can comment and message. Limit comments and direct messages to followers or friends if strangers are a problem.
Private account. Approve followers one by one.
LIVE rules. Pin a short line about what’s welcome in your chat and stick to it.

For creators who stream, a positive, busy chat is a natural defence. Our tips on getting more comments on TikTok LIVE and TikTok LIVE tips for small creators show how to build that kind of room.

Frequently asked questions

Does TikTok tell someone when you block them?

No. TikTok does not send a notification when you block an account. The person may notice indirectly, for example if they can no longer find your profile or message you.

Can a blocked person still see my TikTok videos?

No. Blocking stops them from viewing your posts and finding your profile, and stops messages in both directions. You may still appear in some shared spaces, such as a multi-host LIVE, other people’s Duets or a group chat you both belong to.

How do I find my blocked list on TikTok?

Go to Profile, tap the menu icon, open Settings and privacy, then Privacy, then Blocked accounts. Menu labels can change, so look for the closest match if yours differs.

If I unblock someone on TikTok, will they follow me again?

No. Blocking removes the follow relationship, and unblocking does not restore it. Either of you would need to follow again.

Can I block several people at once on TikTok?

Yes. Long-press a comment, choose Manage multiple comments, select comments from the accounts you want to block, then tap More and Block accounts.

Does blocking someone delete their comments?

No. Existing comments can remain on your videos after a block. Delete them separately from the comments panel if you want them removed.

Should I block or report someone on TikTok?

You can do both. Block to stop contact immediately, and report if the account breaks TikTok’s Community Guidelines, such as harassment, threats or scams, so TikTok can review it.

Written by the Tream Team. Tream is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by TikTok or ByteDance. TikTok features and eligibility rules change, so check TikTok’s current guidelines in the app.