Find the profile of the person you want to block.
If the individual happened to view your profile literally seconds before you clicked the block button, that view has already been recorded. It will still appear in your viewer history count, and any associated data remains intact. The block prevents future viewing but does not retroactively erase the past.
Removing a connection simply disconnects you, but leaves your profile searchable to them. If a user is spamming your inbox, behaving unprofessionally, or crossing boundaries, blocking is the recommended tool to protect your digital workspace. Find the profile of the person you want to block
Go to your visibility settings and turn off your public profile visibility. This completely removes your page from Google and Bing search results, ensuring a logged-out user sees nothing.
You will both disappear from each other's "Who's Viewed Your Profile" history. The block prevents future viewing but does not
While the block is powerful, it is not 100% airtight due to how public information and group settings work.
While blocking someone on LinkedIn can provide a sense of relief, it's essential to use this feature judiciously: Go to your visibility settings and turn off
[Settings & Privacy] ➔ [Visibility] ➔ [Edit your public profile] ➔ [Toggle Visibility to OFF]