ZOAHARIAN.COM - Feeling annoyed by other people's TikTok accounts? Starting from negative comments, unwanted messages, to user activity that makes you uncomfortable, everything can be resolved with the blocking feature.

TikTok provides a blocking feature that allows users to limit interactions with certain accounts. The method is quite easy and can be done directly through the application, without having to use additional applications.

Interestingly, blocked users will not receive a notification that their account has been blocked. That way, users can regulate comfort and privacy when playing TikTok.

So, how do you block someone else's TikTok account? Here's the complete guide.

1. How to Block a TikTok Account Via Profile

The first way can be done by directly opening the profile of the account you want to block.

Here are the steps:

1. Open the TikTok application on your cellphone.

2. Search for the name of the account you want to block via the search field.

3. Open the account profile.

4. Tap the Share icon at the top of the profile page.

5. Select the Block menu.

6. Tap the Block button again to confirm the selection.

Once the process is complete, the account will be blocked and interaction between the two accounts will be limited according to TikTok terms.

2. How to Block a TikTok Account Using the Comments Column

Apart from going through the profile, users can also block accounts that send disturbing comments on videos.

This method is suitable for users who want to immediately take action against accounts that provide negative comments.

Here's how:

1. Open a TikTok video that has comments from that account.

2. Enter the comments column.

3. Press and hold the comment you want to act on.

4. If available, select the multiple comment management or blocking feature option that appears.

5. Select the account you want to block, then confirm.

Please note, menu options may differ depending on the application version and features available on each account.

3. What Happens After a TikTok Account is Blocked?

After blocking someone, there are a few things you need to know.

First, blocked accounts cannot interact with the blocking account as before. Neither can find each other's profiles through search in the same way as before the block.

Second, blocked users will not receive direct notification of the action. However, that doesn't mean they can't know or suspect that they have been blocked.

Third, blocking does not mean that all content or interactions cannot be seen in all situations. Content shared publicly or interactions via third parties may have their own terms.

4. How to Unblock a TikTok Account

If you want to interact again with an account that was previously blocked, users can unblock it through TikTok settings.

The steps are as follows:

1. Open the TikTok app.

2. Go to the Profile menu.

3. Tap the three lines icon at the top.

4. Select Settings and privacy.

5. Enter the Privacy menu.

6. Search for a list of blocked accounts.

7. Select the account you want to unblock, then tap Unblock.

The name and position of the menu may change following updates to the TikTok application.

Blocking other people's TikTok accounts is one way to maintain comfort and limit unwanted interactions. Users can do this through their profile or the available comment management features.

If they experience serious harassment, such as harassment, threats, or the distribution of personal content without permission, users can also take advantage of the Report feature so that TikTok can review the problematic account or content.

For more complete information, visit the official page TikTok Help Center