When you block someone on LinkedIn, they see your profile , send you messages, or view your shared content. The block is designed to make you effectively "disappear" from each other on the platform. What Happens When You Block Someone
A blocked member may see your activity if a mutual connection shares your content into their feed. When you block someone on LinkedIn, they see
Previous Direct Messages (DMs) will remain in their inbox, but your name will likely be replaced with "LinkedIn Member," and they will be unable to send you new messages. Previous Direct Messages (DMs) will remain in their
: You won't see each other’s shared content or be suggested to each other in features like "People You May Know". Critical Exceptions and Workarounds This breaks any saved direct links the blocked
After blocking, go to and change your custom URL (e.g., from /in/john-doe to /in/johndoe2021 ). This breaks any saved direct links the blocked user might have.