How to Turn Off Automatic Posts on LinkedIn

Tired of seeing your LinkedIn feed fill up with automatic posts you never meant to share? Whether it's a notification about a minor profile tweak or an update from an app you forgot you even had, these unwanted posts can dilute your professional brand. This guide will show you exactly how to stop them, covering everything from LinkedIn's native activity broadcasts to sneaky third-party app permissions.

Understanding Why "Automatic" Posts Appear on LinkedIn

Before you can stop the automatic updates, it helps to know where they're coming from. Most unwanted posts on LinkedIn originate from two distinct sources. Getting a handle on which one is affecting you is the first step toward a cleaner, more intentional feed.

First, there are LinkedIn's own features. The platform is designed to encourage engagement, and sometimes it does that by sharing your activity with your network. Things like work anniversaries, job changes, educational updates, and even new connections can trigger an automatic post. While the intention might be to celebrate your milestones, the result can feel out of your control and a bit spammy.

Second, and often the more mysterious culprit, are third-party app connections. Over the years, you've likely authorized countless other apps and websites to connect with your LinkedIn profile. These could be job search portals, content schedulers you tested once, networking tools, or marketing platforms. If you gave them permission to "post on your behalf" when you signed up, they can and often will post content without you taking any direct action.

The good news is that you have complete control over both of these sources. You just need to know where to find the right switches.

How to Stop LinkedIn from Automatically Sharing Your Activity

Your first line of defense is right within your LinkedIn settings. This is where you can tell the platform you'd prefer to be the one who decides what gets shared about your professional life. Here’s how to adjust the key settings to stop unwanted announcements and notifications from turning into posts.

Managing Your Profile Updates and Activity Broadcasts

The majority of automatic posts from LinkedIn itself (new jobs, updated profile photos, work anniversaries) are controlled by a single setting. Turning this off is the quickest way to regain control.

Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Click on your small profile picture labeled Me in the top right corner of the LinkedIn menu.
2. Select Settings &, Privacy from the dropdown menu.
3. On the next page, click on Visibility from the menu on the left.
4. Under the “Visibility of your profile &, network” section, find the option labeled Share profile updates with your network and click on it.
5. You'll see a simple toggle switch. Click the toggle to turn it from Yes (green) to No (grey).

That's it. Once this setting is turned off, LinkedIn will no longer create automated posts when you add a new job, get a promotion, celebrate a work anniversary, or update your education history on your profile. You can now make those changes silently without broadcasting them to your entire network. You can always create your own, much better post announcing the news later.

Controlling Other Automatic Notifications

While the setting above handles the biggest sources of automatic posts, there's another one to review. LinkedIn can sometimes create a post to notify your network a colleague is mentioned in the news.

To check this setting:

1. Navigate back to Settings &, Privacy > Visibility.
2. Go to the “Visibility of your LinkedIn activity” section
3. Find the option Notify connections when you're in the news.
4. Click on it, and you'll see a Yes/No toggle. Turn this off if you don’t want your network seeing notifications about your professional mentions.

By adjusting these visibility settings, you effectively take back the keys. Your activity belongs to you, and you get to decide what’s worthy of a post.

Revoking Access for Third-Party Apps Posting on Your Behalf

If you've turned off LinkedIn's activity broadcasts but still see strange posts appearing on your feed, the problem is most likely a third-party application. These are the tools you’ve given permission to access your account, and now it's time to do a little clean-up.

How to Find Which Apps Are Connected to Your Account

Over time, it's easy to forget every service you've linked to your LinkedIn profile. Finding the list of connected apps is simple once you know where to look. Think of this as a digital audit of your account's 'guest list' - and you're the bouncer.

Follow these steps:

1. Click on your Me icon (your profile picture) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to Settings &, Privacy.
3. From the left-hand menu, select Data Privacy.
4. In this subsection, look for "Other applications" and then click on Permitted services.

This page will show you every single external application and service that currently has access to your LinkedIn account. You might be surprised at what you find - old scheduling tools, dormant networking apps, and services you haven't used in years might all be listed here.

Step-by-Step Guide to Removing Unwanted App Permissions

Now that you have the list, it's time to decide who gets to stay and who gets kicked out. Pruning this list not only stops unwanted posts but also improves your account security.

For each service on the Permitted services list, you’ll see some details about the permissions it has. To remove one:

• Review the list and identify any app that you no longer use or don't recognize.
• Next to the app's name, you will see a blue Remove button.
• Click Remove. LinkedIn will ask for confirmation. Confirm your choice, and the app's access is immediately revoked.

That’s all there is to it. The app can no longer access your data or post on your behalf. It’s a good practice to go through this list every six months to a year just to keep things tidy and secure.

Best Practices for Connecting Apps in the Future

To avoid this problem from happening again, adopt a more mindful approach when connecting new apps to your LinkedIn account.

• Read the Permissions Box: Before you click "Allow" or "Authorize," take a second to read what you are agreeing to. Does the app really need permission to post on your behalf? Or does it just need your basic profile info? Be selective.
• Question the Value: Ask yourself if the convenience of linking the app is worth giving it access to your professional network and voice. If it only saves you a few seconds, it might not be worth the risk of a potential unwanted post later.
• Disconnect After One-Time Use: If you use a service for a one-off task (like a resume analyzer or a networking event), get in the habit of immediately going into your settings and revoking its permission.

Taking Back Control: Why Manual Posting Is Better for Your Brand

Stopping automatic posts isn't just about reducing clutter. It's about shifting from a passive presence to an active one. Your LinkedIn profile is a key part of your professional brand, and letting algorithms or forgotten apps define your voice undermines your credibility. Thoughtful, manual posts will always outperform generic automated content.

Think about the difference. An automated post says, "James is celebrating 4 years at Acme Inc." It's robotic, low-effort, and gets barely a glance from anyone scrolling past. It generates a few generic "Congrats!" comments and is forgotten moments later.

Now, consider a manual version of that same milestone. You could write a short post yourself:

"Today marks my 4-year anniversary at Acme Inc. In that time, I’ve had the chance to lead a project I'm incredibly proud of, learn from some brilliant people, and see how much the industry is changing. The single biggest thing I’ve learned about teamwork is [your actual insight here]. Grateful for the journey so far. What's one surprising lesson you've learned in your current role?"

The second version is authentic. It tells a story, adds value with a personal insight, expresses gratitude, and ends with a question to genuinely invite conversation. It showcases your voice and personality, making you more relatable and memorable. This is how you build a real brand and a true network, not just a bunch of connections.

Every post on your profile should be intentional. It should either share value, start a conversation, celebrate a milestone with personal reflection, or support your network. Automatic posts do none of these things effectively.

Final Thoughts

Regaining command over your LinkedIn presence is a straightforward process. By adjusting your visibility settings and regularly auditing your connected third-party apps, you can eliminate the random noise and ensure every post under your name is one you've consciously chosen to share.

While turning off unwanted automatic posts is a great first step, the next is to be deliberate about the content you *do* share. This is where planning your posts intentionally makes all the difference. For our users at Postbase, having a clear visual calendar helps them see their entire content strategy at a glance, allowing them to fill gaps and schedule posts with purpose. We designed it to replace random updates with a cohesive and powerful brand story, giving you the confidence that every post is working for you.