LinkedIn is great for networking and job hunting — but it also reveals a lot about you by default. Here are key privacy settings to review and adjust to stay safe and in control of your profile.
Why it matters: Prevents spammers or unknown recruiters from grabbing your email.
How to change:
Go to Settings & Privacy → Visibility → Who can see your email address
🔧 Set it to Only you or 1st-degree connections
Why it matters: Lets you browse profiles anonymously if you’re researching people or companies.
How to change:Settings & Privacy → Visibility → Profile viewing options
🔧 Choose Private mode if you want to remain hidden
Why it matters: Prevents competitors or unknown users from accessing your professional network.
How to change:Settings & Privacy → Visibility → Connections
🔧 Set to Only you
Why it matters: Controls whether people see when you update your job, comment on posts, or follow companies.
How to change:Settings & Privacy → Visibility → Manage active status / Share profile updates / Followers
🔧 Disable “Share profile updates” if you’re job hunting quietly
Why it matters: Adds an extra layer of security to your account beyond just a password.
How to enable:Settings & Privacy → Sign in & security → Two-step verification
🔧 Enable it using an authenticator app like Microsoft or Google Authenticator
Why it matters: Reduces how much LinkedIn tracks your behavior for ad targeting.
How to change:Settings & Privacy → Advertising data
🔧 Turn off options like “Ads based on your profile” or “Interest categories”
Why it matters: LinkedIn can share your activity and profile data with third-party apps.
How to change:Settings & Privacy → Data privacy → Permitted services
🔧 Revoke access for apps or services you no longer use