How to Verify your LinkedIn Profile
- Build You Marketing
- 18 hours ago
- 2 min read
Did you receive that pesky alert on your LinkedIn profile asking you to "Verify your Profile" or are your posts not performing as well are your peers (i.e. less impressions)?
Then you're in the right place! We are going to show you how to quickly verify your LinkedIn profile so you can become more visible on the platform and build trust with your audience.
Why should I Verify my LinkedIn Profile?
There are many reasons verifying your LinkedIn profile is important, but we've boiled it down to 2 main reasons that should convince you it's worth uploading your government ID to the platform.
Increased Profile Visibility
LinkedIn themselves state that, "verified members get 60% more profile views, on average." This comes from increased content engagement and LinkedIn placing your profile in more "suggested" and "recommended" spots on the platform.
Reduces Impersonation Risks
LinkedIn closely monitors duplicate accounts as it goes against their policies to have more than 1 account per person (unlike other social media platforms). Not only does verifying your profile ensure that fake profiles cannot be created with your information, but people you're talking to also know it's you! This builds trust with prospects, especially if you're conducting cold outreach.
How do I Verify my LinkedIn Profile?
The process should take up to 5 minutes, you must have your phone on hand, as the third party platform (CLEAR) scans your face and asks you to upload your government ID.
Grab need your phone and government ID (i.e. passport, license) (You can also use a school email).
Navigate to LinkedIn on your mobile phone.
Select your LinkedIn profile, and click on “Add verification badge” next to your name
LinkedIn will direct you to CLEAR (third party platform that will confirm your identity)
Through CLEAR, LinkedIn will ask to scan your face and upload government ID OR school email
Now, a few seconds later, you're verified on LinkedIn! Enjoy increased profile views, content engagement, and instill confidence in your network that it's actually you!
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