LinkedIn Premium is LinkedIn’s paid subscription service that provides users with additional features and benefits beyond the free version of LinkedIn. Some of the key advantages of LinkedIn Premium include seeing who has viewed your profile, unlimited messaging, expanded search filters, access to online courses, and more profile visibility. But how do you know if you actually have a LinkedIn Premium subscription? There are a few easy ways to check your LinkedIn account settings and confirm whether you have Premium status.
Check Your Account Settings
The most straightforward way to see if you have LinkedIn Premium is to check your account settings. Here’s how:
- Log into your LinkedIn account on the website (not the mobile app).
- In the top right corner, click on the “Me” icon (your profile picture).
- From the dropdown menu, select “Settings & Privacy.”
- On the left sidebar, click on “Account.”
- Under the “Account” tab, look for the “Premium status” section.
This section will indicate whether you have LinkedIn Premium or LinkedIn Basic (the free version). It will also show your current Premium plan if you have one.
If you don’t see the “Premium status” section, click on “Purchase or cancel Premium” in the left sidebar. On this page, it will specify whether you have Premium or not.
Check Your Profile Badges
Another way to confirm if you have LinkedIn Premium is to look for Premium badges on your profile.
When you have an active Premium subscription, LinkedIn displays badges on your profile to advertise your Premium status. Here are the badges to look out for:
– LinkedIn Premium Subscriber – This blue and yellow badge will appear under your name and headline. It signifies an active Premium subscription.
– Open Profile – With Premium, you can display a badge that says your profile is open to receive messages from anyone on LinkedIn. This signifies you have the Open Profile setting enabled.
If you don’t see either of these Premium badges on your profile, then you likely don’t have Premium status. You can view your profile to double check.
Check Your Inbox Filter Options
LinkedIn Premium subscribers have access to advanced messaging and inbox filters that people with free Basic accounts don’t have.
If you have Premium, when you click into your LinkedIn inbox, you should see filter options to view messages:
– From your connections only
– From anyone on LinkedIn
– Just invites
– Just updates
As a Basic user, you can only filter messages from your 1st-degree connections. If you don’t see the filter to view messages “From anyone on LinkedIn,” you likely don’t have Premium.
Check Which Insights You Can View
Premiumaccount holders can see more insights abouttheir profile visitors compared to free members.
To see if you have access to Premium insights:
- Go to your LinkedIn profile.
- Click on the “Viewers” section.
- Look at the information available. As a Premium member, you should see details on viewers’ locations, companies, titles, and industries.
If you only see limited information like the total number of profile views, but not details on individual viewers, you do not have Premium access.
Try Using Premium Features
An easy way to confirm if you have Premium is to simply try out Premium features.
Here are a few to test:
- Send an InMail: InMail messaging allows you to contact anyone on LinkedIn, even people outside your network. If your InMail goes through, you have Premium. If not, LinkedIn will ask you to upgrade.
- Follow a company: Premium members can follow companies to get updates. Try following a company page. If it works, you have Premium. If not, LinkedIn will prompt you to upgrade first.
- Take a course: Take a LinkedIn Learning course for free. Premium members get access to over 16,000 online courses. If you’re able to enroll in courses, you have Premium.
If these Premium features are unavailable to you, then your account does not have an active Premium subscription.
Check Your Payment History
If you want definitive proof whether you have paid for Premium, check your past payment history on LinkedIn.
Here’s how to see your billing information and payment history:
- Go to your account settings.
- Click on “Purchase or cancel Premium.”
- Under the “Payment” tab, you’ll see your latest invoices and past payments for Premium membership.
This will confirm whether you have an active or inactive Premium subscription attached to your payment method. You can also see your next billing date if you currently have Premium.
Get Support from LinkedIn
If you’re still unsure about your Premium status, you can always reach out to LinkedIn’s customer service for help.
Contact LinkedIn’s support team via:
- The in-app chat feature.
- Email at [email protected].
- Online form by searching “LinkedIn contact support.”
LinkedIn’s customer service can look up your account details and confirm whether you have an active Premium subscription. They can also help you upgrade to Premium if needed.
Conclusion
Checking whether you have LinkedIn Premium is quick and easy by following a few simple steps. Look for Premium badges on your profile, try out Premium features, and view your account settings and payment history to confirm your subscription status. Reach out to LinkedIn’s customer support if you need additional help. With Premium, you can unlock useful tools for networking, searching, and building your professional brand on LinkedIn.
