# How to Make LinkedIn Profile Private

> To make your LinkedIn profile private, click your profile icon, open Settings & Privacy, and select the Visibility tab. Next, go to Edit your public profile under the Profile section and toggle off your profile's public visibility. Finally, customize who can view your profile and connections.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-make-linkedin-profile-private/
Apps: LinkedIn
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4931ab56e05a00ff4110/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
2. In the dropdown menu, click on 'Settings & Privacy'.
3. Select the 'Visibility' tab.
4. Under the 'Profile' section, find 'Edit your public profile'.
5. Toggle the switch next to 'Your profile's public visibility' to turn off your public visibility.
6. Under the section, you can further customize who can view your profile and the extent of visibility.
7. By following these steps, you will ensure your profile is as private as possible while still being able to control who can see certain parts of your LinkedIn activity and connections.