Unblocking someone does not automatically make them a connection again. If you were previously connected (1st-degree connections), unblocking them changes their status to "Out of Network" or a 3rd-degree connection. If you want to be connected again, you must send them a new invitation.

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, but sometimes, managing your digital space requires setting boundaries. Whether you blocked a former colleague to avoid awkwardness, filtered out a spammy connection, or simply had a change of heart, you may find yourself needing to reverse that action.

If you are on the go using the LinkedIn mobile app (iOS or Android), the process is just as simple:

Unblocking someone isn't just a flip of a switch; it changes how you interact with that person on the platform. Here are the rules LinkedIn currently enforces: