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How to Turn Off LinkedIn Showing Profile Views

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to browse LinkedIn anonymously using Private mode.

Quick summary

LinkedIn's Profile viewing options setting lets you switch to Private mode, which hides your identity when you view other profiles. This six-step process takes under a minute and saves automatically, so no one can see you visited their page.


Steps

  1. Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of LinkedIn.
  2. Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.
  3. In the left-hand sidebar, click on Visibility.
  4. Under Visibility of your profile & network, click on Profile viewing options.
  5. Choose Private mode to prevent LinkedIn from showing your profile to others when you view their profiles.
  6. Your setting is saved automatically.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling your LinkedIn profile visibility is essential for recruiters, sales professionals, and job seekers who need to research prospects or competitors without revealing their identity. Enabling Private mode via LinkedIn's Settings & Privacy panel lets you browse profiles anonymously, protecting your strategic intent and preventing unwanted outreach. This setting applies instantly and requires no third-party tools, making it one of the most practical privacy controls available on the platform. Understanding how to manage LinkedIn profile viewing options gives professionals full control over their digital footprint.
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