Always Look on the Bright Side of LinkedIn™

(Spoiler alert: The dark side serves terrible snacks.)

Imagine this: Darth Vader is giving you career advice about LinkedIn™. He assures you with a shrug, “Your account won’t get banned.” But then, in the same breath, he says, “But if it does, just register a new one. It’s free.” His assistant jumps in, talking about new identities, NFC passports, and plastic surgery. Sounds extreme, right?

Here’s the thing though, no matter how much dark side humor we add, we all know one truth: All Death Stars (and automation tools) will explode. Maybe not today, but soon. Probably sooner than you think.

The Hidden Perils of Automation

I once met a guy who got banned from LinkedIn™ eleven times. Yes, eleven times! And yet, his biggest concern wasn’t about learning from his mistakes, but rather: “Do you think I did anything wrong?”

Shady tools tend to backfire.

The lesson here? If you’re a professional LinkedIn™ user, or as I like to call them, a ProLus, you need to play it safe. Never connect third-party tools to your account unless they’re officially on LinkedIn’s whitelist. Using unapproved automation tools is like boarding a Death Star. It might seem powerful, but it’s only a matter of time before it all blows up.

How to Stay Safe on LinkedIn™

Want to avoid joining the banned eleven-club? Here’s a quick safety check you can do right now:

  • Go to Settings and Privacy
  • Select Data Privacy
  • Click on Other Applications
  • Review Permitted Services

From here, you can remove any unwanted guests—third-party apps that shouldn’t have access to your account. It’s a simple step that could save your LinkedIn™ presence.

fox and owl valueing their connections.

Don’t Risk Losing Your Account

Are you really willing to risk losing your LinkedIn™ account just for the convenience of some automation tool? ProLus know better. We respect our connections and value their time. There’s no shortcut worth losing your reputation or your access to the platform.

Stay on the bright side of LinkedIn™. It might not have cookies, but it’s got something better—long-term success.

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ProLus: Professional LinkedIn™ users who respect their network and value meaningful engagement over automation.