How to view LinkedIn Profiles in private mode

How to use LinkedIn private mode

1. Click on your profile icon.

2. Select Settings & privacy and go to Visibility.

3. Click Profile viewing options and select Private mode. There are 3 options available:

What privacy settings are there?

• Your name and headline. This option will show people your name, headline, and your connection degree.

• Private profile characteristics. You wouldn’t be completely anonymous because you’re allowing people access to some information from your profile, like your occupation and place of employment. For example, your profile information would sound like University Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Infrastructure Oversight Specialist at European Central Bank.

• Private mode. LinkedIn doesn’t give them any information about you.

What are the benefits of browsing in private mode on LinkedIn?

1. Learn from other members
If you’re new to the platform or just looking to improve your online presence, staying invisible is a great way to do your research. You can browse other members’ profiles anonymously and gather valuable information to help you improve your profile.
Look for members in the same industry or with the same interests as you. Notice how their profiles are set up and how they position themselves in the industry. The content they create can also serve as a guideline or an inspiration source.
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You can find the best profiles in your industry with Taplio’s lookup feature. This feature shows you how many followers a user has, how much engagement they attract every month, and who interacts with their content. Use that info and our tips and tricks to create a great LinkedIn profile.

2. Check out the competition
Learn what your direct competitors are doing to stay ahead of the game. You can use this information to stay competitive in your industry, optimize your campaigns, and gain a better understanding of your market.
Keep a close eye on your competition whether you just started building your personal brand or you’re already a name in your industry. Check out their content, examine their profile optimization, and take a look at their company page. See what works and what doesn’t, and use the information to build your LinkedIn content strategy.

3. Scope out new talent
LinkedIn’s private mode is a useful tool if you’re researching potential job candidates. This profile viewing option is often used by job recruiters because it allows them to research and put together a list, all before notifying any of the candidates.
In the same category, people seeking jobs can do a bit of anonymous research about a company and the people running it before applying for a job.

Don’t use private mode for too long

Upgrade to LinkedIn Premium to use private mode

Key takeaways

• You can check people’s LinkedIn profiles without them knowing by taking advantage of LinkedIn’s private mode.

• While private mode is active, you can’t see who viewed your profile.

• You can browse LinkedIn anonymously and still see who viewed your profile by subscribing to LinkedIn Premium.

• LinkedIn offers a 30-day free trial for its Premium plans.

• Using LinkedIn's private mode for a long time could lead to missed engagement opportunities. You might miss connecting with recruiters, industry peers, or potential clients.

• To connect with the right people, take advantage of Taplio’s database of 3M+ enriched LinkedIn accounts. Additionally, you can filter the database by criteria such as country, industry, job level, topics, etc, or simply tell Taplio’s AI what you’re looking for.