If you feel that there is an account on TikTok that is very disturbing you, whether from its content or from the behavior of the person on that account, it is best to block that account in an elegant way, because TikTok itself provides a feature to block TikTok accounts through smartphones and browsers, so you can remove it using Android, iPhone, or from a PC.
In the following article, we will provide you with a guide on how to block a TikTok account, both through a smartphone and also through a web browser on a PC. If in the future you feel that blocking is no longer necessary, you can also unblock it later.
Table of Contents
- What Happens When You Block Someone?
- How to Block Someone on TikTok Using TikTok App
- How to Block Someone on TikTok Using Browser or PC
- Video Format Tutorial
What Happens When You Block Someone?
When you block someone on TikTok, several things happen simultaneously to create comprehensive separation between your accounts:
- They can’t view your profile, posts, or stories
- Your content disappears from their feed
- They can’t message you or comment on your videos
- Past comments they made on your videos stay visible (delete these manually)
- You remain blocked unless you unblock them
How to Block Someone on TikTok Using TikTok App
If you want to use the TikTok app on your smartphone to block someone, you can follow the guidelines below.
1. Make sure you are logged into your TikTok account. Click the search icon to start typing the name of the account you want to block.
2. Type in the username of the TikTok account you want to block and then tap Search.
3. Select the Users tab, then search for the account you want to block, and if it is correct, click on its profile.
4. Tap the Share button in the top right corner.
5. Below the option to Block will appear; tap it to block that account.
6. Continue by tapping Block again.
7. Appearance after the account is blocked. You can no longer see the profile photo and the person’s content.
8. If an error occurs, you can immediately unblock it through the Unblock button. However, if it doesn’t work, you can go to Settings and privacy > Privacy > Blocked accounts to unblock it.
How to Block Someone on TikTok Using Browser or PC
If you more often and comfortably use TikTok from a browser or PC, you can block someone on TikTok by following the guide below.
1. Log in to TikTok through the web browser on your computer. Search for the search box.
2. Type the name of the account you want to block in the search box, then press Enter. Select the Users tab, then click on the profile of the account you want to block.
3. Click on the 3-dot menu […], then select Block.
4. Confirm by clicking Block again.
5. Here is the appearance after you successfully blocked someone’s TikTok account.
6. If you want to unblock a TikTok account that you have blocked, you just need to go to: https://www.tiktok.com/setting/block-list.
Video Format Tutorial
If you are still confused by the tutorial in article format, we provide a guide on how you can block someone on TikTok in the following video format.
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