Until then, breathe, step away from the profile, and remember: On LinkedIn, relationships—even blocked ones—have memory.
When you unblock someone, the frontend (what you see in your browser or app) keeps a local cache saying: “This user is unblocked as of [timestamp].” It does automatically refresh the availability of the block action. You may need to:
before you can block that same individual again. This restriction applies regardless of the reason for unblocking, even if it was done by mistake. During this window: Visibility is restored Until then, breathe, step away from the profile,
Here is your exclusive guide to understanding why you can't block someone immediately after unblocking them, the "hard limits" LinkedIn enforces, and how to navigate the platform's safety features.
It stops users from repeatedly blocking and unblocking others to send unwanted messages or "get the last word" before disappearing again. This restriction applies regardless of the reason for
While the 48-hour rule is the most common reason for failing to block immediately, there is another strict limit that might be relevant if you manage a large network. LinkedIn enforces a hard cap on how many people you can block.
When you unblock a user, MyFeedIn explains that you are immediately granting them access to your profile again. They can see your profile, your posts, and your connections. Note that the 48-hour wait only applies to blocking them again , not to their access to your profile. While the 48-hour rule is the most common
Click or tap the button below their profile picture. Select Report/Block from the dropdown menu. Choose Block [Name] and confirm. Important "Exclusive" Details
If you cannot find their profile because you hid your visibility, you can also manage your block list directly through > Visibility > Blocking to see if their name has become eligible for restriction again. To help you secure your account right now, let me know: