How to Get LinkedIn Premium for Free

The LinkedIn platform is free to use, but one can purchase the premium version to unlock various features. While signing up for the first time, the LinkedIn platform offers a 30-day free trial to test out the features. Besides the free trial, there are several tricks to get the premium version for free. However, these tricks will let you enjoy the premium features only for a limited number of days.

Subscription Plans

There are four premium plans available on LinkedIn. You will get 30 days free trial on all the plans.

How to Get LinkedIn Premium for Free By Signing Up for a Free Trial

Exisiting users can get the free trial only if they haven’t opted for the premium version earlier. It means the free trial can be availed only once.

Exisiting LinkedIn User

1. Click the Profile icon at the top right corner of the LinkedIn website or app.

2. Tap Settings & Privacy from the dropdown options.

3. Then click on Account preferences from the left sidebar.

4. Under the Subscriptions & payments section, select the Change section.

5. Choose an ideal plan depending on your requirements.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate the one-month free trial.

New LinkedIn User

1. Go to the LinkedIn Premium website and click the Try free for 1 month button.

2. Log in to your LinkedIn account or tap Join with Google.

3. Now, complete the security check verification.

4. Select any one of the premium plans which suits your requirement.

5. Select Start my free month.

6. Complete the checkout process by providing your Credit card or PayPal information.

7. After successful checkout, your LinkedIn premium will be activated for 30 days validity.

How to Get LinkedIn Premium for Free Using Third-Party Tools

LinkedIn Premium free trial can also be availed with the following services.

• LinkedIn Premium for Military Veterans
• Visual Studio Learning Program
• Using Plus-One Pledge
• Using 50% Offer During Cancellation
• LinkedIn for Journalists
• Sales Navigator Referral

Activate LinkedIn Premium for Military Veterans

If you are a member of the US Military or a US Military Veteran, you will get one year of LinkedIn Premium for free. For that, you have to verify your US Military credentials with SheerID. It also offers 10,000 courses via LinkedIn Learning as a compliment.

1. Go to the LinkedIn Global Impact website.

2. Specify the necessary information and click on Verify My Military Status via SheerID.

3. When your profile is verified, you will get the credentials to access LinkedIn Premium without any subscription for one year.

Note: This is a one-time offering. You can’t use the same ID more than one time.

Tip! You can deactivate your LinkedIn premium temporarily when you have too many job notifications.

Using Visual Studio Learning Program

Microsoft’s Visual Studio offers a LinkedIn free trial to its user as a part of the learning program. To get this offer, you should have a Microsoft account. After creating an account, follow these steps.

1. Go to the Visual Studio Dev Essentials webpage from a browser.

2. Click the Join or access now button at the top left.

3. Sign in with a Microsoft account and go to the Benefits page.

4. Click Activate under the LinkedIn Learning section.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate the free trial.

Using Plus-One Pledge

Plus-One Pledge is an initiative by LinkedIn where the premium membership can be shared. People working at LinkedIn will get free coupons. They can send these free coupons to anyone on LinkedIn. All you have to do is to find those people who are offering these coupons. To find out, simply search #PlusOnePledge on the LinkedIn app to see if someone has shared a story regarding that.

By contacting them via LinkedIn chat or InMail, you can activate your free subscription. The free trial plan is offered for 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. While messaging them, be honest with your opinions and how important the LinkedIn Premium to your career is.

Using 50% Off During Cancellation

If you think LinkedIn Premium is too costly for you, you can purchase with a 50% offer. To get this offer, you should buy a LinkedIn subscription first and cancel it. While canceling the LinkedIn subscription, mention the reason as It’s too expensive. Now, you will get the 50% off for the next two months. Click the Claim offer button to activate. If you have changed your mind, click the Confirm cancel button to cancel.

Free LinkedIn Premium for Journalists

LinkedIn also offers 1-year free access to LinkedIn Premium for qualified health journalists. To claim this offer, you need to attend a webinar. Before that, you need to register on LinkedIn for Journalists. While registering, ensure that your profile should clearly be meant for a journalism career. For more information, you can refer to their official webpage. You can also download the LinkedIn Videos on iPhone/ Android for reporting the content on your profile.

Using Sales Navigator Referral

Basically, LinkedIn offers a 1-month free trial for activating a Sales Navigator subscription. Luckily, you can extend this free trial for additional two months using a referral program. Sales Navigator subscribers can refer someone using these steps.

1. Go to the home screen of Sales Navigator and click Referrals at the top right.

2. Enter your friend’s name to whom you want to refer LinkedIn Premium free trial.

3. Click Send. It will send the free trial activation link via LinkedIn message.

Limitations for Sales Navigator Referral

LinkedIn users should meet these requirements to get started with a 2-month free trial.

• You must be the first-degree connection to the one who referred you.
• You should not have a LinkedIn Premium subscription right now.
• Never used a LinkedIn Premium free trial in the past year.

LinkedIn Free vs. Premium

These are the things you must know before getting a LinkedIn Premium membership.

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