Tagged in “Settings”

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  • Select your preferred language for LinkedIn

    Account Settings, Basics, and Settings

    You can select your preferred language from the Settings & Privacy page. Note: The LinkedIn mobile app uses the same language that is currently set on your mobile and cannot be changed on the app. Once the language setting on the device itself…

  • Switch between dark and light mode

    Settings

    You now have the option to switch between dark and light mode.Note: Your Dark Mode preference is saved locally on your device or browser via cookies, and not in your LinkedIn account settings. As a result, this setting only applies to the device or…

  • Manage your Open Profile settings as a Premium subscriber

    Basics, Settings, and Premium

    Open Profile feature allows other LinkedIn members to message you for free, without using InMail messages. To enable this feature, you'll first have to turn on your Premium Profile visibility. After you've turned on Premium Profile visibility…

  • Manage your account and privacy settings

    Settings, Basics, and Account Access

    The Settings page allows you to manage your LinkedIn account settings, update your privacy and security settings, and set your preferences for how frequently you’re contacted. At the top of the page, you’ll also see an overview of your account…

  • LinkedIn public profile visibility

    Your Profile, Settings, and Data and Privacy

    Your public profile displays a simplified version of your LinkedIn profile. Not all sections of your profile can be displayed publicly. On the Public profile settings page, you'll be able to see and adjust the sections of your profile that can be…

  • Control your public LinkedIn profile

    Your Profile, Settings, and Data and Privacy

    You can set limits on how much information is displayed to LinkedIn members and people who aren’t signed in to LinkedIn by editing your public profile settings. Note: Even if your profile is set to public, people who aren't LinkedIn members may be…

  • Understand the LinkedIn.com navigation bar

    Settings

    The LinkedIn.com navigation bar is a simplified menu of tabs at the top of your LinkedIn homepage that helps you quickly and easily locate features that you’re looking for. Below is a list of items and how you can find them: My Network Jobs…

  • Next steps to close a LinkedIn account

    Account Access, Account Settings, and Settings

    We can’t close your account yet. It looks like something needs to be resolved before we can close your account. Your LinkedIn account is currently associated with a LinkedIn enterprise account. This could be because you have previously purchased or…

  • Profile photo guidelines and conditions

    Account Settings, Settings, and Your Profile

    Profile PhotoAdding a photograph to your profile helps your current and potential connections recognize you. You can use an illustration, caricature, or other artistic rendering of yourself, but your profile photo must reflect your likeness. We may…

  • Deceased LinkedIn member

    Settings

    There may be a time when you come across the profile of a deceased colleague, classmate, or loved one. We understand how difficult it could be to see their profile on the site after the loss. If you have the authority to act on behalf of a deceased…

  • Control the visibility of your mentions and tags

    Settings

    You can mention and tag other members in posts, comments, and photos. However, if you don't want other members to tag you in their posts, comments, and photos, you can disable this feature. Note: Disabling this feature means that members can’t…

  • Who's viewed your profile visibility settings

    Your Profile, Settings, and Data and Privacy

    There are three ways we show information on Who's Viewed Your Profile. Based on the profile viewer's privacy settings, you'll see one of these: You can control who can see if you’ve viewed their profile by updating your profile viewing options from…

  • Manage your public profile URL

    Your Profile, Settings, Data and Privacy, and Basics

    You can create your public profile URL on LinkedIn. Having a custom public profile URL will help other members and recruiters identify your profile easily and connect with you. Custom public profile URLs are available on a first come, first…

  • Account security best practices

    Settings

    Below are recommendations to keep your account secure: Use a strong password. The password should be unique to each account. The password should be a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters. The password should be at least 8 characters long…

  • Locating the “Settings & Privacy" or "Sign Out" Links

    Settings and Basics

    On your mobile device, Settings & Privacy or the Sign Out link can be found by navigating to your profile. On desktop, the Settings & Privacy or the Sign out link can be found under your photo in the top right of your homepage. To access…

  • What People Can See on Your Profile

    Your Profile, Settings, Data and Privacy, and Basics

    Generally, your profile is fully visible to all LinkedIn members who've signed in to LinkedIn.com or our apps. You can control what appears on your profile, notifications to your network, and your profile privacy preferences under the Profile…