How to Use Private Mode on LinkedIn

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May 4, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to browse LinkedIn anonymously using Privacy settings.

Quick summary

LinkedIn's Private Mode lets you control who can see your profile activity and browsing behavior by adjusting Visibility settings in Settings & Privacy. You can restrict profile views, status indicators, and other visibility options to Only you in just a few clicks.

Steps

Click your profile icon on the top menu of your LinkedIn dashboard.
Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.
Under the Visibility settings, open and review the options that can be switched to private mode.
Change the visibility of applicable options from public to Only you.
Switch OFF any active or enabled status toggles to complete your private mode setup.

📌 Why this matters

LinkedIn's Private Mode gives professionals full control over their profile visibility and browsing footprint on the platform. Users who are passively job searching, conducting competitor research, or simply wanting discretion can browse and update their profile without alerting connections or recruiters. By adjusting Visibility settings — such as limiting who sees your profile views and active status — you protect your professional privacy without deactivating your account. This feature is essential for anyone who needs to use LinkedIn strategically without broadcasting their activity.

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