How to tag someone on LinkedIn: the short answer
How to tag someone on LinkedIn in one line: type the @ symbol, start typing the person's name, and click their name in the list that appears. The name turns into a link to their profile, and after you post, LinkedIn notifies them. It works the same way in a comment.
LinkedIn Help calls this a mention when it happens in the text of a post or comment, and a tag when you attach a name to a photo. People use both words for the same thing. This guide uses LinkedIn's terms where the steps differ, and "tag" everywhere else.
You do not have to be connected. LinkedIn Help says members do not need to be your connection to be mentioned or tagged, but it also says LinkedIn may limit your ability to mention members you are not connected with, to keep the platform safe and professional.
Every step, limit and rule on this page comes from a LinkedIn Help article linked in the sources, read on the date shown. Where LinkedIn Help does not publish a limit, this page says so instead of guessing. The etiquette advice and the example posts were written for this page.
Tag vs mention vs hashtag on LinkedIn
| Term | Where you use it | What it does | Who is notified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mention (@name) | Text of a post, comment, article or group chat | Links the name to a profile or Page | The person mentioned, by app and email notification |
| Photo tag | On an image you upload | Links the photo to the member's profile | The person tagged, unless they turned that notification off |
| Hashtag (#topic) | Text of a post | Labels the post with a topic | Nobody in particular |
A tag points at a person or a company. A hashtag points at a topic that anyone in your network can follow. If you want someone specific to see your post, only a mention or a photo tag does that. A hashtag never notifies a person, however relevant it is to them.
How to tag someone in a LinkedIn post on desktop
These steps follow the Desktop tab of the LinkedIn Help article on mentioning people in your posts. If LinkedIn moves a button, the @ symbol still works the same way.
Start a post
From your LinkedIn homepage, click Start a post in the share box at the top of the feed.
Type the @ symbol
Type @ and begin typing the person's name. The type-ahead feature suggests matching names as you type.
Narrow a common name
If the name is common, add their company after it. LinkedIn Help gives the example of typing a name followed by the company name.
Select the right profile
Click the name of the person you want to mention in the dropdown list, check the photo and headline, then keep typing your message.
Post and check
Click Post, then open the post and confirm each name shows as a link. A name in plain text means the tag did not attach.
After you select someone and publish, LinkedIn Help says that person receives email and app notifications of the mention. A post can hold up to 3,000 characters, according to LinkedIn Help, and each mention counts as part of your text.
How to tag someone on LinkedIn on the mobile app
On the LinkedIn app, LinkedIn Help describes the same flow with different buttons:
- Tap Post in the navigation bar.
- Tap the At icon on your keyboard, or type @, and start typing the name.
- Tap the name of the person in the list and continue typing.
- Tap Post.
On a small screen it is easy to tap the wrong name in the list. Before you tap Post, scroll back through the text and check that every name is highlighted as a link, not typed as plain words.
How to tag someone on LinkedIn after posting
You can add a tag to a post that is already live. LinkedIn Help says you can edit your posts and comments to add a mention.
- Desktop: find the post, click the More icon in the upper-right corner, click Edit post, type @ and the name, select the person, then click Save.
- Mobile: tap the More icon on the post, tap Edit post, add the mention the same way, then tap Save.
- What changes: LinkedIn Help says the word Edited appears next to the post once you save changes.
- What you cannot edit: only the text of a post can be changed. Shared photos, documents, articles and videos cannot be replaced.
That last rule matters for photo tags. The LinkedIn Help article on photo tags says an author can remove tags after posting, but its steps only cover adding tags while you upload. If you forgot a photo tag, mention the person in the text instead.
How to tag someone in a comment on LinkedIn
Tagging in comments uses the same @ method. LinkedIn Help lists clicking Comment at the bottom of someone else's post as a starting point for a mention.
- Click Comment under the post.
- Type @ and start typing the name.
- Select the person from the list and finish your comment.
- Post the comment.
To add a tag to a comment you already posted, click the More icon next to the comment, click Edit, make the change and click Save Changes. LinkedIn Help says the comment then shows (edited).
A comment tag is a good way to bring a colleague or expert into a thread they can actually help with. It keeps the engagement relevant to the conversation, and the person you tag gets a direct link to the question.
How to tag people in LinkedIn photos
For photo tags, LinkedIn Help publishes a clear number: you can tag up to 30 people per photo, and you can select up to nine images for a post. Here are the desktop steps.
- At the top of your homepage, click Photo in the share box and select your images.
- In the Edit your photo window, click Tag, then click anywhere on the photo.
- Type the member's name and click it to add the tag. Repeat for more people.
- For several photos, scroll to each image and tag it separately.
- Click Done, add your text if you want, choose who can see the post and click Post.
On the app, tap Post, add the photo from your camera or gallery, tap the Tag icon, then tap the photo and type the name. LinkedIn Help also offers an optional alt text field, which it says makes your photo more accessible.
After you post, LinkedIn Help says tagged members receive a notification and an email, unless they turned off that notification setting. Tag the people who are actually in the photo. Tagging people who are not in the picture reads as a grab for attention.
How to tag a company page on LinkedIn
You tag a company the same way you tag a person: type @ and the company name, then pick its LinkedIn Page from the list. LinkedIn Help confirms you can type @ to mention a member or a LinkedIn Page in an article, and that the mentioned Page is notified.
Page admins see those mentions in one place. LinkedIn Help says the Activity tab in the Page admin view has a Mentions filter, next to Comments, Posts, Reposts and Reactions. That is where your post lands when you tag a prospect's company, a partner or an event host.
- Pick the right Page. Some companies have several Pages, such as regional or showcase Pages. Check the logo and follower count before you select.
- Posting as a Page: LinkedIn Help says mentions are among the things a Page admin can edit in a Page post, along with text, URLs and hashtags.
- Tag the company, not only the person. When you credit a customer, the Page tag lets their marketing team find and share it.
Tagging in articles, group chats and LinkedIn Groups
| Where | How to tag | What LinkedIn Help says |
|---|---|---|
| Articles | Type @ in the article editor | The member or Page is hyperlinked and notified. Articles cannot be written in the mobile app. |
| Group chat in Messaging | Type @ and select the name | Only people already in the chat can be mentioned; they may be notified based on their settings. |
| LinkedIn Groups post | Type @ in the group post box | You can mention up to 20 group members in a single conversation. |
| Video posts | Mention people in the post text | The LinkedIn Help articles read for this page do not describe tagging inside a video. |
In a one-to-one message there is nobody else to notify, so a mention adds nothing. If you want to introduce two people, start a group chat with both, mention each by name, and say in one line why they should talk.
LinkedIn tagging limits: what LinkedIn Help says, and what it does not
| Limit | LinkedIn Help says |
|---|---|
| People tagged per photo | Up to 30 |
| Images per photo post | Up to nine |
| Members mentioned in a Groups conversation | Up to 20 |
| Characters in a post | 3,000 |
| Mentions in a regular feed post or comment | No number published |
| Mentions of people you are not connected with | No number; LinkedIn may limit your ability to mention them |
Some blogs state a fixed cap on mentions per text post, or claim tags multiply your reach by a set amount. Neither appears in the LinkedIn Help articles read for this page, so no such number is given here. Measure your own posts in LinkedIn analytics instead.
What happens when you tag someone
LinkedIn Help says a mention links the post or comment to the person's profile, and viewers can click the name to open that profile. Tagged photos become linked with the members' profiles in the same way.
Your post also becomes visible to the person you tagged, which is the point. Whether it reaches their network depends on how they and others react; LinkedIn Help does not promise any extra reach for tagged posts. See what LinkedIn impressions are to understand the numbers you do get.
Why tagging on LinkedIn is not working
| What you see | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| A message says the member can't be mentioned | They turned off mentions and tags in their settings | Write their name in plain text, or message them directly |
| The name does not appear in the list | A common name, a typo, or LinkedIn limiting mentions of people you are not connected with | Add their company after the name, check the spelling, or connect first |
| The name stays plain text after posting | You typed the name but did not click it in the list | Edit the post, delete the name, type @ again and select it |
| A tag disappeared from a live post | The person removed the mention of themselves | Leave it; LinkedIn Help says the name stays as plain text |
| A company does not show up | The Page has a different name, or you picked a duplicate Page | Search the company on LinkedIn first and copy the exact Page name |
| Tags fail in a third-party scheduling tool | The tool may not support LinkedIn mentions | Check your tool's own help, or add the tags by editing after it publishes |
If a name still will not appear, type it again and wait for the type-ahead list, which LinkedIn Help says predicts names as you type. Connection degree also matters; see what 3rd means on LinkedIn for how LinkedIn describes distance.
Removing a tag on LinkedIn
Removing a mention or tag of yourself
LinkedIn Help says you can remove a mention or tag of yourself from a post, comment or photo at any time. For a post or comment, click the More icon in its upper-right corner, click Remove mention, then click Remove to confirm.
Your name stays in plain text, but the link to your profile is removed. For a photo, click the Tag icon on the image, click the Trash icon next to your name in the Tagged window, and confirm. LinkedIn Help says the member who tagged you is not notified.
Removing a tag from your own post
As the author, edit the post and delete the mention from the text, then save. For photos, LinkedIn Help says an author can remove tags after posting. If someone asks you to remove a tag, do it quickly and without argument.
How to stop people from tagging you
LinkedIn Help describes one setting that controls mentions, tags and collaborations. On desktop, click the Me icon, select Settings & Privacy, click Visibility, then under Visibility of your LinkedIn activity click Mentions, tags, and collaborations and turn the toggle off.
In the app, tap your profile photo, tap Settings, then Visibility, and use the same toggle. When it is off, LinkedIn Help says members cannot mention or tag you in new posts, comments or photos, or collaborate with you on posts. Existing mentions and tags are not affected.
The same setting explains why some prospects cannot be tagged. That is their choice. Respect it and reach them another way, such as a comment, a connection request or a message.
How many people should you tag in a LinkedIn post?
LinkedIn Help does not give a number for text posts, so the useful limit is relevance. Tag the people who are part of the story: the person you are thanking, the co-author, the speaker you quote, the company that hosted the event. Each tag should be obvious from the text.
LinkedIn mention etiquette for B2B sellers
For salespeople, a mention is a notification you send to someone's phone. Treat it like a cold message.
LinkedIn's Professional Community Policies say not to spam members and rule out untargeted, irrelevant or obviously unwanted content, and a tag that exists only to get attention fits that description.
Thank a customer, a partner or a colleague for something specific they did. Ask the customer first if the post names their company.
Every mention should say why that person is there, so neither they nor your readers wonder.
Bring in a colleague who can answer a question someone asked, not a prospect you want to pitch.
Tagging a list of buyers under a product post is the fastest way to be muted, and it can read as spam.
Good tagging is part of LinkedIn networking, not a replacement for it. Comment on a prospect's posts for weeks before you ever mention them, and let the first mention be one that makes them look good. Our LinkedIn prospecting guide covers the rest of that sequence.
If you post to generate leads, keep tags inside a wider plan. See the LinkedIn marketing strategy guide for where posts fit, and LinkedIn Events for a natural reason to tag speakers and hosts.
Examples of good and bad tags
These examples were written for this page. The names in brackets are placeholders, not real people or companies.
| Situation | Good tag | Why it works or fails |
|---|---|---|
| After a webinar | "Thanks to @[Speaker] for the section on renewal risk, the part my team is already using." | Specific credit; the speaker has a reason to share |
| Customer result | "Six months in with @[Customer Page]. What changed for their team, with their permission." | Tags the company, and the customer agreed first |
| Helping in comments | "@[Colleague] set this up for a similar team last quarter and can answer the export question." | Adds an expert where a question was asked |
| Bad: a pitch | "New feature launched! @[Prospect 1] @[Prospect 2] @[Prospect 3] thoughts?" | No reason for any tag; reads as unwanted promotion |
Common LinkedIn tagging mistakes
- Not selecting the name. Typing a name without clicking it in the list leaves plain text and sends no notification.
- Tagging the wrong person. With common names, check the photo and headline, or add the company as LinkedIn Help suggests.
- Tagging people who are not in the photo. It links your image to their profile for no reason.
- Mass tagging for reach. A row of names under a pitch tells everyone the tags are bait.
- Tagging a customer without asking. Naming a client in public is their call, not yours.
- Arguing about a removed tag. People can remove a mention of themselves at any time. Let it go.
- Quoting limits nobody published. Only photo tags, Groups mentions and post length have numbers in LinkedIn Help.
A thank-you post with a tag
The template below is a short post that credits someone by name, the safest reason to tag on LinkedIn. It was written for this page. For the follow-up after they respond, see our sales follow-up email templates.
Thank you, @{{personName}}, for {{specificHelp}}. {{whatHappened}}. The part my team uses now: {{oneTakeaway}}. If you work on {{topic}}, {{personFirstName}}'s {{resource}} is worth your time.
The person did nothing specific, or the post quietly turns into a pitch for your product. Then the tag reads as bait.
Tag only someone whose help you can name in one line, and ask first if the post names their company or a customer result.
Frequently asked questions
How to tag someone on LinkedIn in a post or comment?
Type @ in a post or comment, start typing the person's name, and click their name in the list that appears. The name becomes a link to their profile. After you post, LinkedIn Help says the person receives email and app notifications of the mention.
How to tag someone in a LinkedIn post on mobile?
Tap Post in the navigation bar, tap the At icon on your keyboard or type @, and start typing the name. Tap the person in the list, finish your text and tap Post. Check that each name is highlighted as a link before you publish.
How do I tag someone on LinkedIn after posting?
Edit the post. Click the More icon in the upper-right corner, click Edit post, type @ and the name, select the person and click Save. LinkedIn Help says the word Edited then appears next to the post. Only the text can be edited.
How do you tag someone in a LinkedIn comment?
Click Comment under the post, type @, start typing the name and select the person from the list. To add a tag to an existing comment, click the More icon next to it, click Edit, add the mention and click Save Changes.
How do I tag a company page on LinkedIn?
Type @ followed by the company name and select its LinkedIn Page from the list. LinkedIn Help says mentioned Pages are notified, and Page admins can review mentions under the Mentions filter on the Activity tab of the Page admin view.
How do you tag people in a LinkedIn photo?
Click Photo in the share box and select your images. In the Edit your photo window, click Tag, click anywhere on the photo, type the member's name and click it. LinkedIn Help allows up to 30 tags per photo and up to nine images per post.
Why can't I tag someone on LinkedIn?
The member may have turned off mentions and tags in their settings, in which case LinkedIn tells you they cannot be mentioned. LinkedIn may also limit mentions of people you are not connected with. For a common name, add their company after it.
Can you tag someone on LinkedIn who is not a connection?
Yes. LinkedIn Help says members do not need to be your connection to be mentioned. It also says LinkedIn may limit your ability to mention members you are not connected with, to keep the platform safe and professional.
How many people can you tag in a LinkedIn post?
LinkedIn Help publishes a limit of 30 people per photo and 20 members in a LinkedIn Groups conversation. It does not publish a number for mentions in a regular text post, so treat any fixed figure you read elsewhere with caution.
How do I remove a tag of myself on LinkedIn?
Click the More icon on the post or comment, click Remove mention and confirm. Your name stays as plain text without the link. For a photo, click the Tag icon, then the Trash icon next to your name. The person who tagged you is not notified.
How do I stop people from tagging me on LinkedIn?
Click the Me icon, select Settings & Privacy, click Visibility, then Mentions, tags, and collaborations, and turn the toggle off. Members then cannot mention or tag you in new posts, comments or photos. Existing mentions and tags are not affected.
Does someone get notified when you tag them on LinkedIn?
Yes. LinkedIn Help says a mentioned member receives email and app notifications once you publish. Tagged members in photos get a notification and an email, unless they turned off that notification setting.
What is the difference between a tag and a hashtag on LinkedIn?
A tag or mention links to a specific person or company Page and notifies them. A hashtag labels your post with a topic and notifies nobody in particular. Use a mention when you want a specific person to see the post.
Should salespeople tag prospects in LinkedIn posts?
Only when the post is genuinely about them, such as credit for their work, and never under a product pitch. A mention is a notification on their phone. LinkedIn's Professional Community Policies rule out untargeted or obviously unwanted promotional content.
- LinkedIn Help, Mention people in your posts, for the desktop and mobile mention steps, notifications, non-connection mentions and adding a mention by editing, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- LinkedIn Help, Tag people in your photos, for the photo tag steps, 30 tags per photo, nine images per post, the 3,000 character post limit and removing tags, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- LinkedIn Help, Choose whether members can mention, tag, or collaborate with you, for the mentions and tags setting, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- LinkedIn Help, Remove a mention or tag of yourself, for removing mentions and photo tags, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- LinkedIn Help, Edit a shared post, for editing post text and the Edited label, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- LinkedIn Help, Edit comments in your LinkedIn feed, for editing comments, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- LinkedIn Help, Write and publish articles on LinkedIn, for mentioning members and LinkedIn Pages in articles, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- LinkedIn Help, View and engage with your LinkedIn Page activity, for the Mentions filter in the Page admin view, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- LinkedIn Help, LinkedIn Page posts FAQ, for editing mentions in Page posts, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- LinkedIn Help, Mention people in group chat, for mentions in Messaging group chats, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- LinkedIn Help, Mention group members in a conversation, for the 20-member limit in LinkedIn Groups, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- LinkedIn, Professional Community Policies, for the rules on spam and unwanted content, checked Sep 18, 2026.
- The etiquette advice, the example posts and the template were written for this page. No reach or engagement figures are quoted.