LinkedIn Premium is a subscription service that unlocks InMail messaging, expanded profile insights, advanced search filters, and LinkedIn Learning access for job seekers and professionals.


LinkedIn Premium Key Features
- InMail credits for messaging people outside your existing network
- Extended profile viewer insights, showing who viewed your profile over a longer time window
- Featured Applicant status and applicant insights when applying to jobs
- Advanced search filters to find relevant people, jobs, or companies more precisely
- Full access to LinkedIn Learning, with thousands of professional development courses
- Multiple plan tiers, including Career and Business, tailored to job seekers or companies
- Ideal for professionals actively job hunting, networking, or building their personal brand
How LinkedIn Premium Works
LinkedIn Premium is activated through a LinkedIn account and applies its benefits automatically across the website and mobile app. Once subscribed, InMail credits are added on a monthly basis, extended profile viewer data becomes visible, and LinkedIn Learning courses unlock for on-demand access. A LinkedIn account and an internet connection are required to activate and manage the subscription.

What Do You Get with LinkedIn Premium?

Premium Career subscribers get monthly InMail credits, Featured Applicant status, applicant insights, and profile viewer data covering up to a year, along with full LinkedIn Learning access. The Business tier adds more InMail credits, unlimited people browsing, and company-level insights, making it better suited to networking, consulting, and business development beyond individual job searching.
Plan and Region Compatibility
LinkedIn Premium pricing and available plans, such as Career, Business, and Sales Navigator, can vary by region and billing cycle, with annual plans typically offering a discount over monthly billing. Before subscribing, check which tier matches your goals and compare the current pricing shown for your account's country.

How to Activate LinkedIn Premium
- Sign in to the LinkedIn account on which you want to activate the subscription.
- Go to the Premium page on the website or app.
- Choose the plan that fits your needs, such as Career or Business.
- Confirm the subscription and payment details to complete activation.
- Start using InMail credits, extended insights, and LinkedIn Learning right away.
Who Will Like LinkedIn Premium
- Job seekers who want to stand out with Featured Applicant status
- Professionals who want to message people outside their existing network
- Users who want deeper insight into who's viewing their profile
- Learners who want unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses
- Consultants and business owners who need company-level insights
- Networkers looking for advanced search filters to find the right connections