Choose and select the appropriate harassment or spam reason. LinkedIn moderators can intervene manually even if your manual block button is timed out. How to Re-Block Them Once 48 Hours Pass
to see if they've started following your updates.
If you or the other user has been reported for abusive behavior, LinkedIn may freeze the block/unblock toggle for that pair as part of an investigation. Neither party can take action until the review concludes.
If you accidentally unblocked someone and are concerned about your privacy during the 48-hour lockout, you can take these temporary steps: Choose and select the appropriate harassment or spam reason
None of these are as strong as a full block, but they provide temporary relief.
If they converted their profile to a LinkedIn Page (unlikely but possible), you cannot block a Page—only unfollow it.
you can block. If you have reached this cap, you must unblock someone else before adding a new block. Shared Events or Groups LinkedIn Events If you or the other user has been
If you recently unblocked a profile and found the "Block" button missing or unclickable, this comprehensive article explains exactly why this limitation exists, what happens behind the scenes, and how to manage your privacy during the wait time. The Real Reason Behind LinkedIn’s 48-Hour Lockout Rule
If you were to re-block them 5 minutes later, the system would have to:
LinkedIn stores your interaction history with another user as a with these primary states: If they converted their profile to a LinkedIn
of a group you are in. Similarly, if you are a group owner, you must remove the member from your group before you can block their individual profile. Shared Recruiter Accounts : If you share (or previously shared) a LinkedIn Recruiter account
You'll have to wait 48 hours before re-blocking the same member after unblocking.