How to update your LinkedIn Background
On this page, you’ll find step-by-step tutorials for updating your LinkedIn background image.
This section covers how to update your LinkedIn background image on desktop.
This section covers how to update your LinkedIn background image on mobile.
On Desktop
Step 1: Click here
Navigate to the profile section and click "me".
Step 2: Click "View Profile"
Access your profile page by clicking view profile.
Step 3: Click here
Locate the cover image section and click the camera icon in the top right corner
Step 4: Click "Add cover image"
Select the option to add a cover image. Note: You must have your desired image saved onto your computer's file section.
Step 5: Click "Upload photo"
Upload the desired photo, this button will take you to your computer's file section.
Step 6: Click "Zoom"
Once uploaded, adjust the zoom levels as needed.
Step 7: Click "Apply"
Save the changes and apply the new background image to your profile.
On Mobile
Step 1: From your LinkedIn home screen, tap your profile photo in the top left corner.
Step 2: Click on your name to go to your personal LinkedIn profile.
Step 3: On your profile, tap the camera icon in the upper right corner of the background image section.
Step 4: Select “Add cover image” from the options that appear.
Step 5: Choose an image from your phone's gallery.
Step 6: Adjust the image placement using the zoom and repositioning tools until it looks how you want then click 'Done' in the lower right hand corner.
Step 7: Your updated background image will now appear across your profile—you’re all set.
