How to Block Someone on TikTok

Block an account from its profile to stop direct contact and limit how you see each other on TikTok.

⚡Short answer

Visit the person’s profile, tap the Share button, choose Block, then confirm.

Before you start

Check the username carefully so you block the intended account. Blocking is different from reporting a post or account.

Follow the steps

  1. Open the person’s profile

    Find the account through search, a comment or a conversation. Tap its name or profile picture to open the profile.

    A TikTok profile with the Share button.
    Open the person’s profile. · Tap to enlarge
  2. Open the Share menu

    Tap the Share arrow at the top of the profile. Look for Block in the actions at the bottom.

    The Block action in TikTok’s Share menu.
    Open the Share menu. · Tap to enlarge
  3. Confirm the block

    Tap Block, then tap Block again in the confirmation.

    TikTok asking you to confirm the block.
    Confirm the block. · Tap to enlarge

A couple of useful details

Will TikTok notify them?

TikTok says it does not send a notification when you block someone.

Will I still see them anywhere?

You may still encounter them in shared group chats, multi-host LIVE streams or Duets posted by others.

How do I undo it?

Open the profile’s Share menu and choose Unblock. You can also find blocked accounts through Profile → menu → Settings and privacy → Privacy → Blocked accounts.

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