How to know if someone blocked you on TikTok

Blocking people using TikTok can be one of the easiest ways to control what content appears on your For You Page. But how do you know if someone has blocked you?

TikTok is growing in popularity every day. Many new users regularly join to browse, engage and make content. However, just as with any social media app, you will undoubtedly have occasions when you feel the need to block another account. This could be because they aren't providing quality content, or you just don't want it to keep popping up in your feed.

Learn how to find someone on TikTok.

How to find out if someone blocked you on TikTok

Three methods can be used to determine if someone has blocked your account on TikTok. These are the steps. You can first check your following list to see if the person who blocked you has been found. Open the TikTok app, find your profile icon, tap the Following button, and type the username in the search bar. If you don't see any results in the search, probably you're blocked. You can still check for tags and other mentions of your name in users' posts. You may have been blocked if you can't find them or cannot find the post.

You can also search directly for the user using the discover page. Open TikTok > tap Discovery > enter your username, and tap Search. There's a good chance your search doesn't bring up any results. Now, let's look at how you can block someone using TikTok.

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How to block someone on TikTok

Sometimes, you may need to block someone on the video-sharing platform. These are the steps to follow.

1. Open TikTok > Tap Find and Enter the username for the person you wish to block. Alternatively, you can open TikTok > click Me > then tap Following. In the search bar, type the username that you want to block.
2. Next, open the user profile > tap on the horizontal three dots icon at the top-right corner > choose Block. You will be able to ban any user that you wish. You can block them on TikTok, and they won't interact with you.

How to unblock someone using TikTok

These steps can also be used to unblock someone using TikTok.

1. Open TikTok > tap Find and Enter the username for the person you wish to unblock. You can also open TikTok > tap me > tap the horizontal triangle three dots icon in the top right corner > go Privacy and safety > Blocked accounts.
2. Next, tap Unblock beside the contact you want to unblock. That's it.

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Can you get unblocked on TikTok?

It isn't much you can do to unblock TikTok. This may seem bad if you believe you were blocked accidentally. Still, it is also logical and helpful when users are blocked for harassing others or being unfriendly to them. The ability to block other people is an essential aspect of TikTok's goal to make the app enjoyable. However, it can be frustrating if someone uses it against your account.

If you have been blocked by someone you are familiar with in real life, you can try to contact them via another platform -- provided they don't block you there. However, you may have to learn to live with a TikTok account without them.

What types of bans can an account have?

There are four types of TikTok bans. Three are temporary, and one is permanent. You will receive a notification if you was banned. You will not send a shadowban notification to you because it is "secret".

• Shadowban. Shadowbans limit your exposure when you post new content.
• Banned from live streaming or comments section. You can no longer comment on TikTok.
• Temporary ban. When you commit a minor offense.
• Permanent ban. After multiple violations.

You will need to wait for TikTok to allow you to use it again after your account is banned. The offense determines the time limit.