How to Access Public Profile Settings on LinkedIn

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May 4, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to open your LinkedIn public profile settings in seconds.

Quick summary

Your LinkedIn public profile settings control how your profile appears to people outside your network. You can access these settings in just two steps directly from your LinkedIn profile page.

Steps

Click the pencil icon in the top-right corner of the Public profile & URL section on your LinkedIn profile page.
You now have full access to public profile settings and can manage your profile's public visibility.

📌 Why this matters

LinkedIn's public profile settings give users precise control over what recruiters, clients, and search engines can see on their profile. Knowing how to access the Public Profile & URL section is essential for anyone optimizing their LinkedIn presence for job searching, personal branding, or professional networking. This two-step process takes seconds but has a significant impact on profile discoverability and visibility outside your immediate network. Mastering this setting helps professionals ensure their LinkedIn profile makes the right first impression to anyone who finds them online.

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