How to Hide LinkedIn Profile View

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to browse LinkedIn profiles without revealing your identity.

Quick summary

Enabling LinkedIn private mode lets you view profiles anonymously so other users cannot see your name or photo in their viewer history. This setting is managed under Settings & Privacy and takes effect immediately once selected.

Steps

Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the LinkedIn feed.
Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.
In the left-hand menu, click on Visibility.
Under Visibility of your profile & network, click on Profile viewing options.
Select Private mode to browse LinkedIn profiles anonymously.
Once selected, your profile will be hidden when viewing others' profiles.

📌 Why this matters

Browsing LinkedIn in private mode is essential for recruiters, sales professionals, and job seekers who need to research profiles without alerting competitors, prospects, or current employers. The LinkedIn profile visibility setting gives users full control over who can see their identity in the 'Who viewed your profile' section. Enabling anonymous profile viewing allows strategic research and competitive intelligence without leaving a digital footprint. This feature is a core privacy control that any active LinkedIn user conducting confidential outreach or job searches should know how to activate.

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