How to Hide LinkedIn Profile View
- George Apostolov
How to Hide LinkedIn Profile View: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
Select 'Settings & Privacy' from the dropdown menu.
In the left-hand menu, click on 'Visibility'.
Under 'Visibility of your profile & network', click on 'Profile viewing options'.
Select 'Private mode' to browse LinkedIn profiles anonymously.
Once selected, your profile will be hidden when viewing others' profiles.
Quick answer: To browse anonymously in LinkedIn, click your profile picture, select Settings & Privacy, and open Visibility. Next, click Profile viewing options under Visibility of your profile & network, then select Private mode to hide your profile when viewing others.
About this LinkedIn tutorial
Hide your identity on LinkedIn by enabling private mode in your visibility settings to browse other profiles anonymously. This guide shows how to hide LinkedIn Profile View in 6 steps, starting with "Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner" and finishing with "Once selected, your profile will be hidden when viewing others' profiles". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real LinkedIn interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to hide LinkedIn Profile View?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your LinkedIn data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under LinkedIn. Related guides: How to Host a Live Event on LinkedIn, How to Integrate a SurveyMonkey Form Into LinkedIn Articles and How to Integrate Calendly with LinkedIn. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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