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Are you worried that you've been blocked by someone on TikTok? While TikTok won't send you an alert that tells you you've been blocked, there are many signs of blocking you should be aware of. This wikiHow article will show you what TikTok profiles, messages, and your following list might look when a user blocks you, and help you determine whether you've been blocked for sure.
Steps
Checking Your Following List
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1Open TikTok. It’s the app with a music note inside. You’ll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer (if you have an Android).
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2Tap the profile icon. It’s the outline of a person at the bottom-right corner of the screen.Advertisement
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3Tap Following. This displays a list of people you’re following.
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4Look for the user you think has blocked you. If you were following that user and they’ve blocked you, they will disappear from your Following list.
Checking Messages and Comments
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1Open TikTok. It’s the app with a music note inside. You’ll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer (if you have an Android).
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2Tap the notifications icon. It’s the square speech bubble at the bottom of the screen.
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3Tap a comment or mention you made on that user’s video. You can also tap any tags of you they added to their posts. If you cannot view the video, there’s a chance you may have been blocked. Try to follow the person to find out for sure.
Trying to Follow Them
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1Open TikTok. It’s the app with a music note inside. You’ll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer (if you have an Android).
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2Open the discover page. This has a globe or magnifying glass icon.
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3Type the person’s username and tap the Search key. A list of results will appear.
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4Tap the person’s username. If you’re blocked, their account will hide its bio and videos, and you will see "You can't view this person's videos due to their user privacy settings". This may not mean you are blocked, however—some accounts are hidden to everyone except a few people.
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5Tap Follow. If you are able to follow this person (or able to request to follow), you haven’t been blocked. If you see a message that says ″You can't follow this account due to their user privacy settings,″ you’ve likely been blocked by this user.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I unsend a video I have already sent to a person in TikTok?
AasimTop AnswererYou can't unsend videos, but you can delete them from your device by tapping and holding on the chat, and then choosing "Delete". -
QuestionIf the user has blocked me, why do I get a failed to load message?AasimTop AnswererIf you try to watch a blocked user's video, the video will not load. Also, you will not be able to view their profile or likes.
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QuestionWhy can't I see a person's followers or their videos when I am not following them?AasimTop AnswererIt means that their account is private, their account was banned, they deleted their account, or they blocked you.
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