At LinkedIn, we are constantly evaluating our features and thinking about how we can best add value for our members and customers.We have removed the option to add a hyperlink to your profile, which was previously supported through Creator Mode and…

 LinkedIn Premium feature Learn how to access the "Who's Viewed Your Profile" feature on both desktop and mobile devices. Related task  Learn more To access the Who's viewed your profile page: To access the Who's viewed your profile…

 LinkedIn Premium feature As a Premium Business, Sales Navigator, or Recruiter Lite  subscriber, you can add a custom button to your profile. The custom button will link to the URL of your choice and can be edited or deleted anytime. You can…

We can use your ID name to verify your identity on LinkedIn if your name on your profile doesn’t match the name on your government-issued ID (your “legal name” or your “ID name"). We match your ID name because your ID name can be verified.We…

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…

 LinkedIn Premium feature Leverage LinkedIn's 'Who's Viewed Your Profile' feature to gain valuable insights into the individuals viewing your profile. The Who's Viewed Your Profile feature provides valuable insights into the people viewing your…

You can add, change, or remove a job, internship or contract position among others in the Experience section on your profile. You can also add different skills to each experience, which will appear under the Skills section as well. …

The introduction section is the topmost section of your profile, and it’s the first thing members see when they visit your profile. Use this section to introduce yourself, and to highlight things you want people to know at a glance. You can edit any…

You can select a cover image from the LinkedIn custom image photo gallery that captures your interests or personality. Notes: Related tasks To add a cover image from the Add a custom image gallery: To change or delete cover image: To add a cover…

Adding a cover image to your profile make your professional story more visually appealing. It also helps you stand out on LinkedIn to recruiters, future employers, prospective clients, and other members. Your cover image appears behind your profile…

LinkedIn’s AI-powered writing assistant will share personalized suggestions for your profile, to help you stand out and get noticed. This feature is currently available only for selected sections on your profile.The AI-powered suggestions are…

LinkedIn’s AI-powered writing assistant will share personalized suggestions for your profile, to help you stand out and get noticed. This feature is currently available only for selected sections on your profile. Learn more To use the AI-powered…

LinkedIn’s AI-powered writing assistant will share personalized suggestions for your profile, to help you stand out and get noticed. This feature is currently available only for selected sections on your profile. Learn more To use the AI-powered…

Licenses & certifications are a great way to showcase your knowledge and professional achievements on your LinkedIn profile. Notes: Learn more If you've never added a certification, you'll first want to add a Licenses and certifications section…

You can choose which type of content shows by default as your recent activity, on your profile. Members who visit your profile will first see the type of content you've selected to show, with the option to view other types of content in the All…

By default, the introduction section on your profile displays your current position and company as shown in the Experience section of your profile. If you have more than one current position, the one with the most recent start date will be listed…

You can let nonprofit organizations and your network know that you're open to volunteering. By enabling your Open to Volunteering option on LinkedIn, you'll discover personalized opportunities that match your skills, interests, and preferences. You…

You can view your posts or another LinkedIn member’s posts, articles, and profile activity from the Activity section of the profile page. However, if you don’t see any activity in the Activity section of a member’s profile, the member may have set…

You can earn one of two versions of Top Voices badge on your profile, either as part of the LinkedIn Top Voices or the Community Top Voices programs. You can show or hide the Top Voice Badge that is shown on your profile. Learn more To show or hide…

Adding a profile photo increases the credibility of your profile as it allows people to see who you are when you send invitations to connect. You can add, change, edit, or delete your LinkedIn profile photo at any time from the introduction section…

You can manage the contact and personal information displayed in the introduction section on your profile by editing the Contact info section. Some of your details are only visible to your connections, while the rest of your details are visible to…

The About section on your profile is where you can express your mission, motivation, and skills to people who view your profile. Related tasks To update your About section : To update your About section: Edit the introduction section on your profile…

If your LinkedIn profile is set to public, it’ll have a link (URL) you can use to share your profile with others. Notes: To find your public profile URL: To find your public profile URL: To find your public profile URL: This URL won't appear if you…

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…

Displaying your professional accomplishments and interests can help to enhance your profile. This could help increase your profile views, which can help you build your network and connect to new opportunities. You can use the Add profile section in…

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…

You can control the visibility of your profile photo. Posting a profile photo is optional, but it helps your connections and others to recognize you. In fact, members with a profile photo receive up to 2X more profile views and 3X more connection…

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…

You can edit individual sections of your LinkedIn profile to best reflect your professional experience. Learn more To edit sections on your profile: To edit sections on your profile: To edit sections on your profile: Accept or dismiss…

LinkedIn helps you understand engagement and visibility of your LinkedIn profile via two key metrics, profile appearances and profile views. What are profile appearances? Profile appearances refer to the instances where your name and headline appear…

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…

The Source of Hire feature, allows you to specify how you found your job. This option appears when you add a new position in the Experience section of your profile. If you mention your source of hire, you’ll help us to build better product features…

Keep me logged in is an alternative sign-in method that allows you to sign in to LinkedIn on trusted browsers without having to re-entering your username. It makes accessing LinkedIn more convenient, while keeping all existing security protections…

A recommendation is a commendation written by a LinkedIn member to recognize your work. You can request recommendations from your 1st-degree connections you work with or have worked with. When someone writes you a recommendation, you'll be…

Each member can provide up to 150 endorsements within a 24-hour period. If you reach this limit, you will need to wait a day before attempting to endorse again. If you have endorsed your connections for skills on their profiles, but the…

We’ve taken steps to improve our location data to provide you with a more personalized experience on LinkedIn. Members with a location are more likely to see relevant job opportunities, hear about nearby events, and to be discovered by recruiters…

A recommendation is a commendation written by a LinkedIn member to recognize your work. You can request recommendations from your 1st-degree connections you work with or have worked with. Recommendations received are displayed on your profile. You…

A recommendation is a commendation written by a LinkedIn member to recognize your work. You can request recommendations from your 1st-degree connections you work with or have worked with. If a recommendation you've received is missing from your…

Your viewers also viewed feature provides insights into the profiles that your viewers have also visited. This feature is displayed on the right pane of your profile on the desktop version of LinkedIn, and at the bottom of profiles on the LinkedIn…

You can add and remove skills from the Skills section on your profile. Maintaining a relevant list of skills on your profile will help others understand your strengths and match you with the right opportunities. You can add up to 100 skills to your…

Including specific skills on your LinkedIn profile is a great way to showcase your abilities to other members, such as your peers, colleagues, managers, and even recruiters. You can add a maximum of 100 skills to your profile. They're a simple and…

Your LinkedIn profile speaks for you. It tells your professional story, comprising your personality, values, and milestones. Adding a cover image to your profile make your professional story more visually appealing. It also helps you stand out on…

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…

Adding 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. If you’re…

When you create a profile on LinkedIn, a public version of your profile is published to our member directory. Search engines like Google and Yahoo periodically review our member directory for new and updated public profile information to show in…

To better represent career progression and development, positions in your Experience section are grouped if they were held at the same company (they have the same logo and link to the same LinkedIn Page). You can display your career progression…

Recommendations you receive are only visible to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-degree connections when they are signed in to LinkedIn. Your public profile displays the number of people that have recommended you and a maximum of two received recommendations…

You can find a link to our User Agreement at the bottom of your profile page. The user agreement covers your rights and obligations in accessing and using LinkedIn products and services. If you are a California resident, you may contact the…

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…

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…

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…

You can leverage the Featured section on your LinkedIn profile to showcase the best samples of your work, as evidence of your skills and experience. Check out some FAQs to learn more about the Featured section. The Featured section is a new area on…

A recommendation is a commendation written by a LinkedIn member to recognize your work. You can request recommendations from your 1st-degree connections you work with or have worked with. If a connection writes you a recommendation, you’ll be…

Anyone can follow your public posts and articles. You'll receive a notification whenever someone follows you who isn’t a connection. Important: This feature is currently not available on the LinkedIn mobile app. To view your followers: Note: You…

If you're a Premium member, you'll have the option to display a gold Linkedin Premium profile badge on your profile to indicate your premium membership. The Premium profile badge will also be displayed next to your name in search results. Note: If…

The Search appearances page details how frequently your profile is listed in search results on LinkedIn. This page also provides  insights about the searchers, such as top companies and job titles, which can be used to show professional…

You can create your profile in a language that is different from your default profile. Having multiple language profiles makes it easier for other members and recruiters to find you. You can also change the language of your primary profile. Notes:…