Tagged in “Basics”

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  • Manage your email address

    Your Profile, Basics, Account Access, Account Settings, and Recruiter Lite

    You can add multiple email addresses to your LinkedIn account. You can log in to your LinkedIn account using either primary or an additional email address account. We recommend that you add at least one personal address and one work address to…

  • Cancel LinkedIn Premium subscription

    Premium, Basics, Invoice and Billing Details, and Subscription Billing

    If you signed up directly through LinkedIn (desktop or mobile web), you can only cancel your LinkedIn Premium subscription from the LinkedIn desktop website or through the LinkedIn mobile app on an Android device.   Currently, members have…

  • Add or remove a website from your profile

    Basics and Your Profile

    You can display up to three website links to your profile. The websites you add will be displayed in the Contact info section of your introduction section. Learn more To add or remove a website from your profile: To add or remove a website from your…

  • Additional name on your profile

    Basics and Your Profile

    You can add an additional name (former name, maiden name, or nickname) on your profile. Note: Public profiles don't display the Additional name field, so searches performed on search engines like Google or Yahoo! using this information will not…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Difference between free LinkedIn and Premium LinkedIn accounts

    Premium Company Page, Premium, Basics, Recruiter Lite, and Subscription Billing

    We offer a basic (free) account as well as Premium subscriptions, which can be tried free for one month. With a basic account, you can: We also offer various paid or Premium subscriptions which members can opt for based on their need. The various…

  • Sign in to LinkedIn with Microsoft ID

    Basics

    You can sign in to your LinkedIn account using your Microsoft ID. Once you complete the process, your LinkedIn account is linked with your Microsoft account. This will enable you to sign in faster going forward. You will be able to login with…

  • Try Premium for free

    Premium, Basics, and Subscription Billing

    If you'd like to explore the features of our Premium subscription plans, you can try Premium for free for one month: Notes: Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown. Click Account…

  • 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…

  • Search for jobs on LinkedIn

    Job Search and Basics

    LinkedIn helps you find relevant jobs that suit your skills and qualifications. You can either search for a job using the search field on top of the LinkedIn homepage or you can directly access the Jobs page where you can search and apply for jobs…

  • Apply for jobs on LinkedIn

    Job Search, Basics, and Search and Apply for Jobs

    If you see a job that you're interested in as you search for jobs, you can easily apply for it on LinkedIn. Based on what the job poster chooses, you'll see an Easy Apply or Apply button. Note: If you see the Apply button instead of the Easy Apply…

  • No access to email address

    Basics and Account Access

    If you no longer use or have access to the email address used to join LinkedIn, we suggest first trying to sign in with a secondary email address or phone number associated with your account. You can sign in with any email address or phone number…

  • Add and remove mobile phone numbers from your account

    Basics and Account Settings

    We recommend adding at least one mobile phone number to your account as a way to reset your password in case you are locked out of your account. When you add your first mobile number, we'll automatically enable it for this purpose. Note: Mobile…

  • Get help with LinkedIn Recruiter

    Basics

    Learn more about your LinkedIn Recruiter account by visiting Recruiter Help. You'll find resources on getting started and managing your Recruiter account, viewing and interacting with candidates, posting jobs, and more. To access Recruiter Help from…

  • Who’s viewed your profile basic and Premium features

    Premium, Your Profile, and Basics

    The following differences exist between Basic (free) and Premium versions of Who's viewed your profile feature: Note: Even if you have a Premium account, you won't see the names of viewers who choose to browse in private mode or private profile…

  • Renewing a Premium account after a free trial

    Basics, Premium, and Subscription Billing

    If you signed up for a Premium subscription on our desktop site, we'll remind you about the end of your trial and upcoming charge to your credit card seven days prior to the auto-renewal via email. The card you used to sign up for a free trial for…

  • Various ways to connect with people on LinkedIn

    Invitations, Basics, Connections, and Networking

    Building your LinkedIn network is a great way to stay in touch with alumni, colleagues, and recruiters, as well as connect with new, professional opportunities. A primary email address is mandatory to send invitations. Members become 1st-degree…

  • Use the profile level meter to update your profile

    Basics and Your Profile

    The profile level meter shows you how complete your profile is. The completeness level of your profile will increase as you add more suggested sections. This helps improve the discoverability of your profile in search results, and to increase…