LinkedIn notifications allow you to stay up-to-date on activity happening on your LinkedIn profile. With notifications turned on, you’ll get alerts for new messages, connection requests, mentions, reactions to your posts, and more. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to turn on notifications in the LinkedIn mobile app.
Prerequisites
Before you can turn on notifications, make sure:
- You have the latest version of the LinkedIn app installed on your iOS or Android device
- You’re logged into the LinkedIn app
- You have an active internet connection on your device
Enable Notifications in LinkedIn App Settings
Here are the steps to enable notifications in the LinkedIn app on iOS and Android devices:
iOS Devices
- Open the LinkedIn app on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner
- Select ‘Settings’
- Tap on ‘Notifications’
- Toggle on ‘Notifications’ to enable notifications
- Under ‘Notification Settings’, choose which types of notifications you want to receive:
- Mentions and reactions to your posts
- Comments on your posts
- Connections and messages
- Group updates
- Post and article recommendations
Android Devices
- Open the LinkedIn app on your Android phone or tablet
- Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner
- Select ‘Settings’
- Tap on ‘Notifications’
- Toggle on ‘Receive Notifications’ to enable notifications
- Under ‘Notification Settings’, choose which types of notifications you want:
- Mentions and reactions to your posts
- Comments on your posts
- Connections and messages
- Group updates
- Post and article recommendations
That’s it! Once you’ve enabled notifications in the LinkedIn app settings, you’ll start receiving alerts and updates based on your notification preferences.
Customize Notification Settings
You can further customize your LinkedIn notification settings:
- Notification frequency: Choose to receive notifications in real-time, hourly, or daily digests.
- Sound: Pick a notification sound or vibrate option.
- Pop-up style: On Android, select pop-up or banner style notifications.
- Show previews: Toggle message preview text on or off in notifications.
Adjust these settings by going back to the ‘Notifications’ section of the LinkedIn app settings. Tweak them according to your preferences.
Turn Off Certain Notification Types
If you are receiving too many non-essential notifications, you can turn them off individually:
- Go to app settings > Notifications
- Under ‘Notification Settings’, toggle off the types you want to mute
For example, you could disable post recommendations and group updates if you find them unnecessary.
Mute All Notifications
If you want to temporarily mute all LinkedIn notifications:
- Swipe left on a LinkedIn notification
- Tap on the settings icon
- Toggle off ‘Allow Notifications’
This will mute notifications but keep them enabled in the background. You can turn them back on at any time by following the same steps.
Disable Notifications Entirely
To completely disable LinkedIn notifications:
- Go to the LinkedIn app settings
- Tap on ‘Notifications’
- Toggle off the ‘Notifications’ switch
With notifications off, you won’t get any alerts, updates or notifications from LinkedIn on your device.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you’ve enabled notifications but aren’t receiving them, try these troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure notifications are also enabled at the device level in your iOS or Android settings
- Check if ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode is activated on your device, which blocks notifications
- Force quit and restart the LinkedIn app
- Update to the latest version of the LinkedIn app
- Double check your LinkedIn notification settings
- Enable notifications again in the LinkedIn app
Customize Notification Settings on Desktop
You can also configure LinkedIn notifications in your desktop settings:
- Go to linkedin.com and log in
- Click on your profile picture and select ‘Settings & Privacy’
- Click on ‘Notifications’ on the left sidebar
- Toggle notifications on
- Pick which types of notifications you want enabled
- Choose a notification frequency
- Select if you want sound/pop-up notifications
These settings will apply to LinkedIn notifications on your desktop browser. You can also completely mute them any time by toggling off notifications.
Conclusion
Keeping LinkedIn notifications enabled is an easy way to stay updated on important activity related to your profile and network. Carefully pick which types of notifications are useful to you and customize your settings accordingly. Disable or mute non-essential notifications to avoid unnecessary distractions.
With notifications properly configured in your LinkedIn app and account settings, you can continue growing your professional relationships and conversations on LinkedIn without missing relevant interactions and updates.