Control your name visibility settings

Checklist

✅ Make sure your full name is visible to all LinkedIn users

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‍How to optimize

Edit your basic info visibility for maximal exposure:

1. Open profile settings
2. ‍Under Basic Info, check the visibility settings. Set it to “All LinkedIn members” .

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Tip for LinkedIn premium users

Consider enabling the “Open Profile” feature - it allows anyone on LinkedIn to message you, even if you're not connected.

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What happens if you do not set the visibility to All LinkedIn Members

Your name will not show up in full when you send connection requests, when you comment and when you post

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The same can happen if your profile picture visibility setting is not set to All LinkedIn Members

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What to optimize next

Next, choose if to showcase your recent company and education in under the cover image (and under your name in mobile devices using the intro settings