How to Turn Off LinkedIn Active Status
- George Apostolov
How to Turn Off LinkedIn Active Status: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of LinkedIn.
Select 'Settings & Privacy' from the dropdown menu.
In the left sidebar, click on 'Visibility'.
Under the 'Visibility of your LinkedIn Activity', click 'Manage active status'.
Select 'No one'. This will prevent people from seeing when you are online or recently active.
By following these steps, they won’t be able to see when you are online or active on LinkedIn.
Quick answer: To turn off your active status, click your profile picture on LinkedIn, select Settings & Privacy, and click Visibility in the left sidebar. Next, choose Manage active status under the Visibility of your LinkedIn Activity section and select No one to hide when you are online.
About this LinkedIn tutorial
Hide your online presence on LinkedIn by updating your visibility settings to prevent others from seeing when you are active. This guide shows how to turn Off LinkedIn Active Status in 6 steps, starting with "Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of LinkedIn" and finishing with "By following these steps, they won’t be able to see when you are online or active on Li...". 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 turn Off LinkedIn Active Status?
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 Turn Off LinkedIn Notifications, How to Turn Off LinkedIn Showing Profile Views and How to Unpin Post in LinkedIn. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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