How to Make LinkedIn Profile Public

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to set your LinkedIn profile visibility to public.

Quick summary

Making your LinkedIn profile public allows recruiters, clients, and other professionals to find and view your profile without being connected. You can control your public visibility in just a few steps through LinkedIn's Settings & Privacy menu.

Steps

Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
In the dropdown menu, click on 'Settings & Privacy'.
Select the 'Visibility' tab.
Under the 'Profile' section, find 'Edit your public profile'.
Toggle the switch next to 'Your profile's public visibility' to turn on your public visibility.
Your LinkedIn profile is now public, allowing others to view it even without being connected to you.

📌 Why this matters

Making your LinkedIn profile public is one of the most effective ways to increase your professional visibility online. A public LinkedIn profile is indexed by search engines, making it easier for recruiters, hiring managers, and potential clients to discover you through Google and other search platforms. Enabling public visibility ensures your work history, skills, and endorsements are accessible to anyone — not just your existing connections. This simple setting change can significantly expand your professional network and open doors to new career and business opportunities.

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