LinkedIn Technical Tips

Was Your LinkedIn InMail Actually Sent? If you’ve ever sent an InMail on LinkedIn and then noticed there’s no grey check mark (even years later), you’re not alone. LinkedIn messaging has a few different “states” depending on how you messaged someone (InMail vs Message Request vs regular message), what settings the recipient has, and what LinkedIn UI version you were using at the time. Let’s break it down in a way that actually helps you figure out what happened in your case.

Why LinkedIn Shows “There Was an Error Processing Your Payment” If you’ve ever tried to pay on LinkedIn and hit this message, you’re not alone. And no, it’s usually not because you did something wrong. This error is the result of risk systems colliding , not user behavior. Let’s break it down simply. “There was an error processing your payment” on LinkedIn. What’s actually happening behind the scenes When you attempt a payment on LinkedIn, three systems talk to each other at

LinkedIn Account Restricted? Causes and Fixes (Step-by-Step) If your LinkedIn account got temporarily restricted (especially soon after you created it), you’re not alone. It’s frustrating, and it’s even worse when you urgently need LinkedIn for internship applications, networking, and your resume. Let's say, your account created in 2024 got restricted, a failed Persona verification attempt, then a second account getting restricted quickly too, this usually points to LinkedIn’

How to Stop LinkedIn From Broadcasting "LinkedIn Activity"? Many professionals like LinkedIn for networking and learning, but feel uneasy when a simple reaction, comment, or follow turns into a feed moment for their network. The concern is rarely about privacy in the legal sense, since most LinkedIn activity is designed to be visible. The bigger issue is amplification : LinkedIn resurfacing engagement to colleagues, clients, candidates, and extended networks. This guide expla

Did LinkedIn Send a Connection Request Without You? Here’s What Actually Happened When someone notices a LinkedIn connection request that they do not remember sending, it usually feels unsettling. The most common explanation is not that LinkedIn randomly sent an invite after a profile view. In most cases, an invitation is triggered by a quick tap, a contact sync setting, an imported address book, a third-party tool with permissions, or a session that someone else accessed. Li

LinkedIn Persona Verification Pending and Can’t Log In? When someone gets locked out of LinkedIn while an identity check is still "pending," the situation can feel like a dead end. It is not. LinkedIn provides public (non-logged-in) Help Center pathways for account access problems, including identity verification through Persona and specialized forms for compromised accounts. With the right prep, most people can get a response and move the case forward, even without being ab

Can You Message a LinkedIn “Open Profile” Without Burning InMail Credits? If a LinkedIn user has enabled Open Profile , you can message them directly, no InMail credit required. What changes sometimes is how LinkedIn’s interface behaves. Depending on what product line you’re using (free LinkedIn, Premium, Sales Navigator, etc.) and how you access the profile (desktop - search results, CRM integration, mobile, browser extension), the UI might still show “Send InMail” instead o

Is The New LinkedIn “Games” Keyboard Ruining Your Experience? If you’ve recently opened LinkedIn on your phone to type a quick reply, maybe a comment, a DM, or to participate in the new mini-games, you may have noticed something off. The keyboard feels cramped. It lags. Autocorrect misbehaves. Sometimes it doesn’t even accept certain keystrokes. You wonder: Why did LinkedIn even build its own keyboard  when the system keyboard you’re used to works just fine? There are several

How Can You Finally Stop LinkedIn Emails Once and for All? If you’re anything like me, those relentless LinkedIn emails can drive you absolutely crazy. You unsubscribe once, maybe twice, but somehow the notices keep piling up. But you don’t have to live like that. In this post, I’ll walk you through why LinkedIn might still be emailing you, show you how to turn off most of the noise forever, and share a ready-to-use message template for contacting LinkedIn support. By the end

How Can You Recover a LinkedIn Account After a Long Break? Have you tried logging back into LinkedIn after months, or even a year away, only to be blocked with identity verification, phone codes, and puzzle-like captchas? If so, you're not alone. Many return to a “security maze” simply because their account sat dormant or their login attempt looks unusual. This guide explains why  that happens, and shows you clear, practical steps  to get back in (or gracefully start over), w

Why Haven’t You Received Your LinkedIn Verification Code? Are you waiting for a verification code from LinkedIn, but nothing shows up in your inbox? You’re not alone. It’s a surprisingly common issue, and often the solution is simpler than you think. In this post, I’ll walk you through real, practical steps to troubleshoot the problem step by step, so you can get back into your account fast. The Most Common Causes Behind “LinkedIn Verification Code Not Received” Before diving