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With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok is one of the most popular social media websites in the world. Since its launch in 2016, it’s become a key platform for users to create and share video content.
However, it’s not immune to toxicity, so knowing how to block someone on TikTok is essential for those users who want to protect themselves against harassment and other negative content.
Key Takeaways
- TikTok is one of the largest video-sharing platforms in the world.
- Like all social media platforms, it has some toxic users.
- Blocking users on TikTok can be done on desktop or mobile.
- You can block up to 100 users at once.
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Why Would You Block Someone on TikTok?
While most people use social media websites to follow their friends and digest the content that interests them, a minority of people engage in more negative activities, from harassing other users to coordinated cyberbullying campaigns to phishing and other long-hanging fruit scams.
Knowing how to block people on TikTok can help to avoid any of this unpleasantness. Below are some of the top reasons you might want to block someone on TikTok:
What Happens When You Block People on TikTok
A TikTok block prevents the chosen user from viewing your videos or contacting you via a DM. When they visit your profile page, they won’t be able to see your videos or playlists. They will also be unable to like or comment on your videos or follow your account.
It’s important to note that while TikTok doesn’t notify other users that you’ve blocked them, they may still be able to tell if they look at your profile. For example, when you block them, they might notice that they can’t see any of your videos when they visit your profile.
It’s also worth noting that blocking comes with some limitations. Most notably, you can only block up to 100 users at once.
Likewise, whenever you block a user, the platform warns that “they will not be able to send you messages, see your posts, or find your profile. This doesn’t include extended scenarios like multi-host livestreams, duets posted by others, or group chats you both participate in.”
How to Block Someone on TikTok on Mobile & Desktop in 2024
If you want to block a user on TikTok, you can do so via mobile and desktop. Below we’re going to look at the easiest way to do so on each platform.
On Mobile
Blocking users on mobile is very simple. In this example, we’re going to be using the iOS version of TikTok. To block a user, follow the steps below:
Navigate to the user's profile
Tap on the user’s username in the For You page or enter their username into the search bar to navigate to their profile.
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This will open a menu. Use it to select the Block option.
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Once the warning message comes up, read it and click on the Block option again to confirm the block.
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On Desktop
The process for blocking users on a desktop is slightly different than it is on mobile. You can block problem users from your TikTok account by following the bullets below:
Navigate to the user's profile
Click on the user’s username in the For You page or enter their username into the search bar to navigate to their profile.
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Click on the three dots icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen and press the Block option.
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Once the warning message comes up, read it and select the Block option again to finalize blocking the account.
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How to Block People on TikTok in Bulk
It’s worth noting that sometimes you may want to block many users at once. This is useful in scenarios where you become the target of coordinated abuse or receive multiple negative contents on a video that you uploaded.
TikTok offers a bulk block option for blocking up to 100 people at once. We’ve included a step-by-step guide on how to bulk block below:
Long-press on a comment on one of your videos from the account you want to block, or tap on the pencil icon in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.
Choose the Manage multiple comments option. Check the circle next to the comment from the users you want to block.
Select up to 100 comments you want to block. You can do this by selecting More and then Block Accounts.
How to See Blocked Accounts on TikTok
You can view all the accounts you’ve blocked on your TikTok profile. One of the easiest ways to do this is by using the desktop app. The process is outlined below:
Click on your profile picture in the top right-hand corner of the screen and select the Settings option.
Scroll down to and select the Blocked Accounts option.
You can view all the accounts you’ve blocked in the past. Here you can choose to Unblock them if you wish.
If you want to see block accounts on mobile, you can do so by following the steps below:
Navigate to your user profile by selecting the Profile button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
Select the Settings and Privacy cog icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen and choose the Privacy option.
Scroll down to the blocked accounts option and click on it to view a list of blocked accounts.
How to Unblock Someone on TikTok
If you change your mind and want to unblock someone you’ve previously blocked, then you can do so easily by following the steps in the previous section – and selecting the Unblock option when viewing blocked accounts.
You can do this by navigating to your Profile, clicking on the Settings and Privacy icon, selecting the Privacy option, then scrolling down to and selecting the Blocked Accounts option to view a list of the accounts you’ve blocked. Next to each account, you will have the option to select the Unblock button to unblock the user.
Alternatively, on a desktop, you can click on your user profile icon at the top right-hand corner of the screen, scroll down to Settings, navigate to the Privacy section, and click on Blocked accounts, where you can view a list of blocked accounts next to the Unblock icon.
The Bottom Line
Blocking and unblocking users on TikTok is easy. Whether you want to curate your feed or protect your TikTok videos from facing targeted harassment – blocking is an effective tool.
In some scenarios, you may also want to consider reporting the user. This can be used to get certain videos taken down.
