#8: Active Status

Manage who can see when you are active on LinkedIn.

Let people know when you're available on LinkedInOr don't.It's up to you to choose who can see if you are active on LinkedIn, or keep it completely private.Some advantages of letting people know your online status —

Connections can quickly message you, knowing they are more likely to get a quick response.

Connections can confidently start a video call or direct message thread with you.

People working across different timezones can see when you are available. This may be outside 'expected' working hours.

It's easy to control these settings - the shortcut to get there is https://www.linkedin.com/mypreferences/d/settings/manage-my-active-status

Choose one of three options related to your active status on LinkedIn

There is a downside to switching active status off: you won't be able to see anyone else's status.You can choose whether just your connections, or everyone on LinkedIn, can see that you are active.People know whether you are active via a small green dot next to your profile photo. This is visible in messaging, on updates and when visiting your profile.

Green dot signifies active status

Visibility status is also seen on your updates