Why Configure a Secure LinkedIn Account?
Securing your LinkedIn account is imperative for maintaining professional presence, safeguarding your online reputation, and preventing unauthorized access. By implementing a few simple security measures, like optimizing privacy settings, and being vigilant against potential threats, you can effectively protect sensitive information, uphold professional privacy, and mitigate the risk of identity theft or malicious activities associated with your secure LinkedIn account.
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Key settings to adjust
Two Factor Authentication
Limiting who can view your account and send you messages
Turning off personalized ads
Turning off sharing with "Third Parties" and "Business Partners"
Turning off location sharing
How To Set Configuration Settings - Web Version
Login to LinkedIn and select the “Me” icon and click ""Settings & Privacy""
Once on the Settings page, navigate to the following sections:
Sign-in and Security
Select “Phone Numbers” to add a number for account recovery
Select “Devices that remember your password” and delete any old or unrecognized devices
Select “Two step verification,” then select “Set up”
Choose either “Authenticator app” or “Phone number,” then follow the steps for your choice
Visibility
Select “Profile viewing options,” then select “Private mode”
Select “Who can see or download your email address,” then select “First degree” of “Visible only to me”
Select “Who can see members you follow,” then select “Only visible to me”
Select “Profile discovery and visibility” and toggle off
Select “Manage active status,” then select “No one”
Data privacy
Select “Social, economic, and workplace research” and toggle off
Advertising data
Select “Profile data for personalized ads” and toggle off
Select “Location” and toggle off
Select “Third party data” and toggle all options off
How To Set Configuration Settings - Mobile Version
Open the LinkedIn App, then tap your profile picture and select ""Settings"" Once on the Settings page, navigate to the following sections:
Sign-in and Security
Select “Phone Numbers” to add a number for account recovery
Select “Devices that remember your password” and delete any old or unrecognized devices
Select “Two step verification,” then select “Set up”
Choose either “Authenticator app” or “Phone number,” then follow the steps for your choice
Visibility
Select “Profile viewing options,” then select “Private mode”
Select “Who can see or download your email address,” then select “First degree” of “Visible only to me”
Select “Who can see members you follow,” then select “Only visible to me”
Select “Profile discovery and visibility” and toggle off
Select “Manage active status,” then select “No one”
Data privacy
Select “Social, economic, and workplace research” and toggle off
Advertising data
Select “Profile data for personalized ads” and toggle off
Select “Location” and toggle off
Select “Third party data” and toggle all options off
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