How to Turn Off LinkedIn Active Status
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Your LinkedIn active status shows other users when you're currently online or were recently active on the platform. This visibility feature can sometimes interfere with your browsing privacy, especially when using LinkedIn Sales Navigator for prospecting activities.
This tutorial will walk you through the process of disabling your active status in LinkedIn Sales Navigator, allowing you to browse profiles and conduct research without alerting others to your online presence.
Here's how to turn off linkedin active status in LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Navigate to your profile by clicking your profile photo located in the top-right corner of LinkedIn.
- Choose 'Settings & Privacy' from the dropdown menu that appears.
- Locate and click on 'Visibility' in the left navigation sidebar.
- Find the 'Visibility of your LinkedIn Activity' section and click 'Manage active status'.
- Choose 'No one' from the available options to completely hide your active status from all LinkedIn users.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, disabling your active status will not impact any LinkedIn Sales Navigator features. You'll still be able to search for prospects, view profiles, and use all the platform's tools normally. The only difference is that other users won't see when you're online or recently active.
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