How to Turn Off LinkedIn Showing Profile Views
- George Apostolov
How to Turn Off LinkedIn Showing Profile Views: 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-hand sidebar, click on 'Visibility'.
Under 'Visibility of your profile & network', click on 'Profile viewing options'.
Choose 'Private mode' to prevent LinkedIn from showing your profile to others when you view their profiles.
Your setting is saved automatically.
Quick answer: To turn off profile views in LinkedIn, click your profile picture, select Settings & Privacy, and click Visibility in the sidebar. Next, select Profile viewing options under Visibility of your profile & network, and choose Private mode. Your changes are saved automatically.
About this LinkedIn tutorial
Hide your identity when viewing other profiles by switching to private mode in your LinkedIn visibility settings. This guide shows how to turn Off LinkedIn Showing Profile Views in 6 steps, starting with "Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of LinkedIn" and finishing with "Your setting is saved automatically". 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 Showing Profile Views?
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 Unpin Post in LinkedIn, How to Update Job Title on LinkedIn and How to Update LinkedIn Company Logo. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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