How to View LinkedIn Profiles Anonymously or Without Account

Quick Tips

• Open LinkedIn settings > Visibility > Profile viewing options > select Private mode.
• Copy the LinkedIn page link > open Yandex Website Translation on web browser > paste the page link and press enter.
• Launch any web browser in incognito mode > search and open the relevant LinkedIn page.

Method 1: Use Private Mode on LinkedIn

LinkedIn lets you select whether you want to disclose your identity while viewing someone else’s profile natively. The Private Mode option on LinkedIn allows you to go anonymous and look at any LinkedIn profile without notifying them. It is available on both web and mobile. Here’s how to enable it.

On Web

Step 1: Open LinkedIn on any web browser and click your profile picture.

Step 2: Select Settings & Privacy from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: On the Settings page, click Visibility.

Step 4: Click Profile viewing options under the Visibility of your profile & network section.

Step 5: Select Private mode from the available options.

On Mobile

Step 1: Launch the LinkedIn mobile app and tap your profile picture. Tap on Settings.

Step 2: Tap Visibility. Select Profile viewing options. Tap Private mode in the following menu.

Also Read: How to block someone on LinkedIn without them knowing

Method 2: Using Yandex Website Translation

You can also use the Yandex Website Translation to translate the LinkedIn page and open it without logging in. This can be helpful if you’re viewing pages that require login. Ensure the output language is set to your preferred language. Here’s how.

Step 1: On your web browser, go to the relevant LinkedIn page and copy the page link.

Step 2: Open Yandex Website Translation on the web browser. Paste the link and press enter.

The page should open in a new window. You can now view the LinkedIn profile without the login prompt. You can also use this method on a mobile web browser.

Method 3: Look at LinkedIn Profiles Privately Without an Account

For LinkedIn certain pages, the incognito window works like a charm. This can help you look at someone’s LinkedIn profile without them knowing. Let’s take a look at the steps.

Step 1: Open any web browser and open a new incognito window.

Step 2: Search for the relevant person and click on their LinkedIn profile from the search results.

Step 3: Once the profile page opens, scroll through the page and view the profile details

Also Read: How to turn off LinkedIn job alerts

Tips to Stay Private When Using LinkedIn

While looking for someone without logging in might help you stay private, it doesn’t always work. So, here are some more tips to stay private while using LinkedIn.

1. Make Another Account or Use Someone Else’s Account

Sometimes, some profiles need an account to be visible while using LinkedIn. In such cases, you can create a burner account on LinkedIn or lend a friend’s account to view such profiles. Just go to LinkedIn and sign up using the menu options.

Also Read: How to find and change your LinkedIn profile URL

2. Change Your Active Status

LinkedIn, by default, shows your active status (green bubble) near your profile picture. So, if you have visited someone’s profile on LinkedIn, they can see your active status along with your name. Here’s how to turn off the active status.

Step 1: Open LinkedIn on any web browser and click on your profile picture.

Step 2: Click Settings & Privacy.

Step 3: Now, click Visibility.

Step 4: Click on Manage active status under the Visibility of your LinkedIn activity section.

Step 5: Select No one.

Now, no one will be able to see your active status on LinkedIn. You can now browse LinkedIn without letting other people know you’re currently available.