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LinkedIn makes it easy to verify that you are who you say you are on your profile. The platform is adding a new identity verification feature that allows users to verify their name and employer, with no paid subscriptions or blue checkmarks required.
With this update, LinkedIn is rolling out three ways our members can verify their identity. The company has partnered with his CLEAR. That’s right, he’s the same CLEAR you can take before the security line at airports and other venues. Make sure the ID name is the same as your profile name.The process is free, but you must share a US phone number and government-issued ID
LinkedIn also offers features to see where you work. To verify your employer, you must enter the verification code sent to your company email address. In either case, once verification is complete, a “Verification” field will appear on your LinkedIn profile with verified details.
Alternatively, some users will be able to verify both their identity and employer at once through a partnership with Microsoft Entra, which creates workplace identities for companies enrolling in the program. According to LinkedIn, the partnership with Entra will roll out later this month to employees at “dozens” of companies currently participating in the program.
LinkedIn added phone number and email verification features last year, but these checks are “About this profile” section. The latest changes add a prominent ‘Verification’ section that appears just below the user’s profile details.
Notably, the company’s verification revolves around verifying members’ identities rather than checkmarks or other specialized features. are choosing to This also means that having a verified profile, at least for now, offers no additional benefits. It can provide an extra layer of protection.
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