Overview
Adding a mobile number to your LinkedIn account can be beneficial for several reasons. A mobile number allows LinkedIn to send you notifications by text message, helps secure your account, and enables certain account features. It only takes a few simple steps to add a mobile number to your LinkedIn profile.
In this article, we’ll walk through the process step-by-step, covering:
- The benefits of adding a mobile number on LinkedIn
- How to add a mobile number to your LinkedIn account
- Tips for verifying your mobile number
- How to change the mobile number on your LinkedIn account
Whether you’re new to LinkedIn or have been a member for years, adding and verifying a mobile number is worth considering to get the most out of the platform.
Benefits of Adding a Mobile Number on LinkedIn
Here are some of the key advantages to adding a mobile number to your LinkedIn account:
Receive Text Notifications
By adding your mobile number, LinkedIn can send you text message alerts when you have new messages, connection requests, or notifications. Text alerts can make it easier to stay on top of your LinkedIn activity when you’re on the go.
Enhanced Account Security
A mobile number helps protect your account security in a few ways:
- LinkedIn can send you a verification code by text to confirm your identity when logging in from a new device.
- If you forget your LinkedIn password, LinkedIn can send a password reset code to your mobile number to help you get back into your account.
- Having a mobile number attached to your account makes it less likely your profile will be mistakenly flagged as fake or fraudulent.
Adding a mobile number and confirming you have access to it adds an extra layer of security.
Access Certain Features
Some LinkedIn features become available only after adding and verifying a mobile number. For example, you can only publish long-form posts on LinkedIn after confirming your mobile number.
By adding your mobile number, you ensure your account has access to all of LinkedIn’s available features.
How to Add a Mobile Number on LinkedIn
Adding a mobile phone number to your LinkedIn account only takes a few steps:
1. Access your account settings
On LinkedIn’s homepage, click on your profile picture in the top right corner. In the dropdown menu, select “Settings & Privacy”.
2. Go to the “Account” section
In your account settings, click on “Account” in the left sidebar.
3. Select “Edit phone number”
In the “Account” section, click the “Edit phone number” option.
4. Enter your mobile number
Type your mobile phone number into the “Phone number” field. Be sure to include your country code if your number is outside the United States (e.g. +44 for the UK).
5. Select “Next”
Once you’ve entered your phone number, click the “Next” button.
6. Choose your verification method
LinkedIn will prompt you to verify your phone number. You can choose to receive the verification code by text or automated phone call.
Select your preferred method and enter the verification code once received.
After entering the verification code, your mobile number will be successfully added to your LinkedIn account!
Tips for Verifying Your Mobile Number
When you first add your mobile number to LinkedIn, the platform will send a verification code to confirm you are the number’s owner. Here are some tips for seamlessly verifying your number:
- Double check you entered your phone number correctly before having the code sent.
- Be ready to receive the code right away after requesting it.
- The verification code expires after a short period, so enter it into LinkedIn as soon as you receive it.
- If you don’t receive the code promptly via text or call, you can request LinkedIn to resend it.
- If your number has poor reception, switch to receiving the code through an automated voice call.
- Save the verification code into a note on your phone so you can quickly reference it.
Following these tips will help ensure you can swiftly verify your number once added to LinkedIn.
Changing Your Mobile Number on LinkedIn
If you ever need to update or change the mobile number associated with your LinkedIn account, you can do so through your account settings:
1. Go to your account settings
Just like when initially adding your number, click on your profile picture and navigate to the “Settings & Privacy” page.
2. Select “Account”
Choose the “Account” tab in your settings.
3. Click “Edit phone number”
In the “Account” section, click the “Edit phone number” option.
4. Enter your new number
Delete your old number and type your new mobile number. Make sure to include the country code if your new number is international.
5. Verify the new number
Follow the verification steps to confirm your new phone number. LinkedIn will send a code to your new number to validate ownership.
Once verified, your LinkedIn account’s mobile number will be updated. You can repeat this process whenever you need to change the mobile number associated with your account.
Conclusion
Adding a mobile number to your LinkedIn gives you enhanced account security, text notifications, and access to more features. It only takes a few minutes to add a phone number in your account settings and verify the number using LinkedIn’s confirmation code.
Remember to keep your mobile number up to date on LinkedIn if you ever change numbers. Taking the time to add and confirm your mobile number helps you get the most out of LinkedIn’s platform.