How to View As on LinkedIn

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May 4, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to preview your LinkedIn profile as others see it.

Quick summary

The LinkedIn View As feature lets you preview your profile exactly as recruiters or strangers see it, helping you optimize your first impression. In just two clicks from your dashboard, you can check how your profile photo, headline, and experience appear to people outside your network.

Steps

Click your profile icon in the top menu of your LinkedIn dashboard to open the account dropdown.
Select View Profile from the dropdown menu to open your public profile page.
Use the View As option to see exactly how your profile appears to recruiters, strangers, and other LinkedIn members outside your network.

📌 Why this matters

LinkedIn's View As feature is essential for anyone managing their professional brand on the platform. It lets job seekers, recruiters, and professionals instantly see how their LinkedIn profile appears to public visitors and people outside their network. By previewing your own profile through a stranger's eyes, you can spot gaps in your headline, summary, or experience sections before a recruiter does. This simple but powerful tool helps you optimize your LinkedIn presence and make a stronger first impression in your job search or business development efforts.

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