If you have waited and still cannot block someone, then you are facing a technical bug. In that exclusive case:
Immediately after you unblock someone, LinkedIn enters a . During this period, the system is actively reversing the original block (restoring old connection data, messages, and engagement metrics). To prevent system conflicts and malicious "block-churning" (repeatedly blocking/unblocking to harass), LinkedIn’s API temporarily hides the block button for that specific user. You cannot block the same person again until the system fully reconciles your relationship history. If you have waited and still cannot block
You cannot block someone on LinkedIn after unblocking them because the platform prioritizes over user convenience. The exclusive 48-hour lockout forces you to live with the consequence of unblocking someone. It is frustrating. It is rigid. But it is intentional. The exclusive 48-hour lockout forces you to live