How to Change Post Visibility on LinkedIn

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May 4, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to control who sees your LinkedIn posts.

Quick summary

LinkedIn post visibility lets you control whether your content is seen by connections only or by anyone on the platform. Adjusting this setting takes under a minute using the post creation dropdown menu.

Steps

Go to the post creation box on your dashboard and click 'Start a post'.
Click the dropdown menu beside your name to see more post options.
Select 'Connections only' or 'Anyone' in the Visibility section.
Click 'Done' to confirm your visibility choice.
Your post visibility has been successfully changed.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling LinkedIn post visibility is essential for professionals who want to tailor their content reach — sharing updates exclusively with trusted connections or broadcasting to a wider audience. This setting helps users protect sensitive announcements, target specific networks, and maintain a deliberate personal branding strategy. LinkedIn's visibility controls give users the flexibility to manage professional communication without needing to create separate accounts or posts. Understanding how to change post visibility ensures every update reaches exactly the right audience.

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