Manage the types of messages you receive

Last updated: 2 years ago

You can manage the types of messages you receive on LinkedIn from your Settings & Privacy page.

Notes:
  • You cannot stop receiving messages from your 1st-degree connections. However, you can block a member to prevent them from interacting with you.
  • Only Premium members have the option to manage Open Profile messages.
  • You can manage your InMail settings by clicking or tapping the More icon next to the InMail message badge and selecting Manage settings.

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To manage the types of messages you want to receive:
  1. Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.
  2. Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown.
  3. Click the Data privacy tab on the left.

  4. Click Who can reach you to select who can contact you.

  5. Switch the toggle next to each type of message to Yes or No, based on your preference.

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