What is the purpose of turning off profile views on LinkedIn?
By turning off profile views on LinkedIn, you become a ghost browser by activating ‘Private Mode’. When you view someone’s profile, they won’t be able to see your name, picture, or any other information about your profile in any way. They will only observe that a ‘Anonymous LinkedIn Member’ or a user with ‘Private profile characteristics’ have viewed their profile. If you’re interested in checking profiles without any hassle or simply keeping track of your competitors, you can do that. The catch is here! If you switch it off, you won’t be able to view anyone’s profile on the platform either. If you need to return it to its default state, you can go to the settings at any time.
How to disable profile views on LinkedIn
Access your “Me” icon
Using your device’s LinkedIn app, tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner of your LinkedIn homepage.
Select ‘Settings & Privacy’ from the dropdown menu and locate the section that controls visibility.
Begin the Options
Under the ‘Visibility of your profile and network’ banner, look for the ‘Profile Viewing Options’ option and select it.
Select Private Mode
The screen will display three choices. To hide your identity on the platform, click the bubble next to ‘Private mode’. The setting will save automatically, and you can browse through any profile without having to reveal your identity to anyone.
Advantages of going private on LinkedIn
There are some advantages to going private on LinkedIn!
Prevent Unwanted Attention
Browse for new job opportunities or conduct general market research without being noticed by people you don’t want to. Connection requests or messages from people you’re not ready to talk to yet are popping up on your feed.
Track the Competitors
This method can be particularly useful if you’re in business and want to know what your competitors are up to. It’s important to use it correctly.
Sustain Privacy
Users feel more secure because they have more control over their activity and digital footprint on the platform, as noted and understood. It’s your choice whether or not to choose this setting. Keep in mind that profiles cannot be viewed once you have done so.
