How to Make LinkedIn Profile Private

March 26, 2026·2 min read

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Here's how to make linkedin profile private in LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Navigate to your profile by clicking the profile icon located at the top-right of your screen.
Select 'Settings & Privacy' from the dropdown menu that appears.
Click on the 'Visibility' tab to access privacy controls.
Locate 'Edit your public profile' within the 'Profile' section.
Turn off the toggle switch beside 'Your profile's public visibility' to make your profile private.
Customize additional visibility settings to control who can view specific parts of your profile.
Review your privacy settings to ensure your profile visibility matches your preferences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will making my LinkedIn profile private affect my Sales Navigator functionality?

Making your profile private won't impact your ability to use Sales Navigator's core features. You can still search for prospects, send messages, and access insights. However, it may limit how others discover and connect with you organically.

Can I still be found by recruiters if my LinkedIn profile is private?

When your profile is completely private, recruiters won't be able to find you through public searches or Google. However, you can customize your privacy settings to allow recruiters to contact you while keeping other information private. LinkedIn also offers a separate 'Open to Work' feature that signals availability to recruiters.

What's the difference between private profile settings and blocking someone on LinkedIn?

Private profile settings control your overall visibility to the public and search engines, while blocking is targeted at specific individuals. When you make your profile private, strangers can't see your information, but your connections still can. Blocking someone prevents that specific person from viewing your profile, sending messages, or seeing your activity entirely.