Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has announced some new features that will let users verify their identity and current jobs on the professional networking platform. The new identity verification capabilities are available for free and don’t require any paid subscription plans.
“On LinkedIn, when you show that you’re the real you, you’ll have an even greater chance of finding the professional opportunities that matter to you and your community. That’s why we introduced verification options in October 2022, and starting today, we’re rolling out three additional ways to verify your identity and where you work,” said Oscar Rodriguez, VP of Product Management at LinkedIn.
LinkedIn has partnered with the electronic identity verification platform CLEAR. It allows employees to securely confirm their identity using a US government-issued ID and phone number. The verification badge (a blue or green check) will appear next to the profile name on LinkedIn.
Additionally, LinkedIn now allows users to verify their identity on the platform using their company email addresses. However, this feature is currently available for more than 4,000 organizations. LinkedIn plans to expand support to more companies, though there is no ETA yet.
LinkedIn Identity verification with Microsoft Entra Verified ID
LinkedIn has announced that users will be able to use a Microsoft Entra Verified ID credentials for verification purposes. Microsoft Entra Verified ID is based on open standards, and the verified ID credentials could be used for rewards programs, background checks, loan applications, and much more. It’s now included with an Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) free subscription.
LinkedIn is currently testing Microsoft Entra verification support with over 70 organizations, including Microsoft, Avanade, and Accenture. The company will begin rolling out this capability to customers later this month. However, it will initially be limited to 2 million LinkedIn users.
Microsoft intends to expand the use of this verification solution to support numerous other applications. “But this is just the beginning. Verified ID credentials can increase trust, authenticity, and verifiability while reducing cost, time, and friction in many scenarios,” Microsoft added. Let us know in the comments below if you think that the new verification features will make it easier to prove your identity.