Linkedin blocking limited more than 5 million users from Russia access to the most popular global professional social network.
How does LinkedIn help, how does LinkedIn work?
Of course, many people know that posting your profile on LinkedIn helps in your career, expands your ability to find Good work and suitable workers, as described on LinkedIn.com,
Benefits of using a LinkedIn account
- Create your own professional profile and control what information about you appears in search engines.
- Form and expand your network of professional contacts.
- Find colleagues and classmates and reconnect with them.
- Receive company information and important industry news.
- Find other experts in your industry through groups.
- Share your ideas and important information using the LinkedIn article publishing platform.
- Find out the opinions of experts in your network of contacts.
- Find new career opportunities by searching for vacancies.
But, not everyone knows, LinkedIn not only helps in career, but also in expanding for sales, business, including market development in the foreign market. ABOUT detailed manual The use of LinkedIn in business development is described in another blog article.
LinkedIn Premium Products
First of all, go to the LinkedIn Business website and you will see the following four Premium plans to choose from.
Let's take a look at LinkedIn Premium for Business products.
As you can see, this plan allows for the following:
15 InMail™ messages
This means that you will be able to send a message to someone on LinkedIn, despite the fact that you have not yet created contacts between you.
Check who has viewed your profile
Check who looked at you in the last 90 days and how they found you to keep track of important communication channels.
Business Insights NEW
Gain a deep understanding of company growth and functional trends.
Unlimited number of people's profile views
Browse unlimited profiles from search results and suggested profiles up to 3rd degree. In particular, this helps in that in the search you can find necessary information By keywords(first name, last name, company, business area, region, etc.).
This way, after creating a company profile on LinkedIn, you can confidently expand your business on this rich platform.
And so, we’ll have to look at the question of why LinkedIn was blocked in Russia and how to bypass the blocking?
Why was LinkedIn blocked in Russia?
In July 2014, Russia approved amendments to the Law “On Personal Data”, which came into force on September 1, 2015, according to which foreign technology companies are required to store personal data of Russians in Russia. According to which, on August 4, 2016, by decision of the Tagansky District Court of Moscow, Linkedin.com was blocked in Russia.
As became known:
How to Login to LinkedIn After Blocking
Many people will have difficulty accessing Linkedin.com.
Some people ask, does Linkedin.com have a mirror site? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is negative.
Please note that searching for a LinkedIn mirror that works in Russia is not only a waste of time, but will most likely lead to you ending up on a phishing site that will steal user credentials. Therefore, in order to access the LinkedIn website, you need to use other ways to bypass blocks using your main and only LinkedIn address.
LookVPN presents the service very in a convenient way bypass LinkedIn blocking.
Having created a VPN service account, after installing the software on any devices, computer, Mac and various mobile phones, tablets, yes different versions Works on all systems, iOS, Windows, Android.
As the most reliable VPN provider in Russia, LookVPN will provide a stable, fast and convenient connection to different points in the world, allowing Internet access to countries such as the USA, England, Germany, etc. Fast and reliable connection speeds are guaranteed.
In addition, the tariff for the VPN service is quite cheap compared to a number of other VPN providers. There are four different plans, from which you can choose the most suitable one according to your needs. The cheapest subscription starts at 299 rubles per month, and there is still a 50% discount for new users, i.e. buy a subscription for one month and get one free as a gift, the cost of a first plan subscription is only 149 rubles. This discount applies to all plans and for different subscription periods.
LookVPN money back guarantee - 35 days from date of purchase. With confidence in a decent quality of service, the provider will provide users with a money-back guarantee within 35 days from the date of purchase. This means that if you don’t like it within 35 days of purchase, you can get your money back.
There are also trial version, after registering on lookvpn.net and select Free Trial and get access to the Standard plan for free for two weeks. And if you like the service, then after trying it you can switch to a paid service and enjoy different options for a free, safe and secure Internet service.
The customer service team is always happy to help if users have any questions about connection, subscription, etc. You can ask a question to the 24-hour online consultation, send an email to or submit an online application, and a specialist will contact you regarding your request.
Finally, don't forget to use LinkedIn properly, we hope for a successful career and good business development, we wish everyone success.
Let's look at how to bypass blocking of the LinkedIn site on any device.
Among all the CIS countries, LinkedIn is blocked only in Russia, but users continue to use the resource.
Despite all the warnings from the authorities, many consider the blocking to be unfounded.
In fact, LinkedIn has never been involved in situations of identity theft or unauthorized processing.
The reasons for the blocking are quite ambiguous. The laws of the Russian Federation that regulate the activities of such sites are sharply criticized by all representatives of the global IT industry.
This means that you can continue to use the resource without any problems, bypassing the ban. This does not threaten your personal data in any way.
Please note that ordinary users have the right to use prohibited sites, even if they were closed on the territory of the Russian Federation. Sanctions apply exclusively to developers. You will not be held liable for working withLinkedIn. There are some very simple and effective ways how to bypass the blockingLinkedInand access the site without any problems.
Bypass blocking from your computer
Over the past few years, the number of ways to restore access to sites has increased several times.
A lot of new software is constantly appearing on the Internet, which not only opens access to prohibited resources, but also maintains absolute anonymity on the Internet.
This means that no one will be able to track your exact location while you are browsing the site.
All options for bypassing the blocking are related to the operating principle - a virtual private network, which changes the IP address of your device.
In simple words, when you go to a prohibited site, you will be identified by the provider not as a user from Russia, but, for example, from the USA. Access to the resource will be allowed.
Example of workVPN:
For computers and mobile devices There is a lot of useful software for enabling VPN.
If you often use LinkedIn on your computer, we recommend using one of the programs described below.
There are 2 types of software:
- For browser;
- Desktop
Anonymizers for the browser
Browser bypass tools only work in this program. With your VPN enabled browser, you can access any swamped resource.
But if you decide to download the client version of LinkedIn for PC, such a program will not work.
You will need to install a program to change any program on your computer.
The program you need depends on the browser you are using. Also, many browsers have a built-in VPN function.
This function is best implemented in .
When you need to launch a wetland site, you simply click on one button to the left of address bar. It changes your current IP address.
Other browsers with built-in unblocking functionality: FreeU , Yandex , .
If you work with other browsers, you can simply download the VPN utility from the plugin store.
The best universal and free extensions For Chrome , Firefox , , , MS Edge and any other browser:
- – set up protected web browsing with one click in the browser menu. In the free version, more than 10 countries are available to users. There are no restrictions on traffic or time for using the plugin;
- is an unlimited VPN. The plugin can be easily found in any extension store. 100% guarantee of a secure connection to the resource;
Desktop programs
If you use LinkedIn or have downloaded the client version of the application for this social network, it will be more convenient to install a desktop VPN.
It will work immediately in all browsers and programs that are on the computer.
Popular apps:
- Private Internet Access – an application that does not store logs and does not record absolutely any data about your PC. There is a paid and free version, which differ in the list of available countries;
- TorGuard – allows you to select one of several types of servers to work with wetlands and various . IP addresses from 18 countries are available to users.
Method for smartphone and tablet
For smartphones and tablets too special services bypass blocking via VPN.
They are installed on the device as a separate application.
The best software foriOS AndAndroid:
- NordVPN . Establish a secure connection to any site using free utility NordVPN. Launch the software, register, select your country from the list. Then minimize the program and work with your favorite sites and other applications that were previously blocked;
- AltVPN – cross-platform service for changing the IP address of a device. It features fast loading web pages, a simple interface and works with 40 countries;
Why isn't LinkedIn working, you ask? It's simple, our government has blocked access to the site.
Let's see what both sides have to say and try to find a middle ground.
LinkedIn is blocked by Roskomnadzor by court decision.
What they say at Roskomnadzor
They have had at least one major data security scandal every year since 2010. Of course, we cannot ignore this. We sent them one request, then a second. Both remained without a substantive answer.
-Vadim Ampelonsky, press secretary of Roskomnadzor
It is understood that Roskomnadzor cannot stand by and wants to prevent such impudence; it is impossible, they say, to manage the bases so carelessly.
And under the guise of a battle for the truth, Roskomnadzor proposes to move the servers to Russia. For what? And then, what would be more beneficial for them here?
What LinkedIn Representatives Say
A few days later a letter arrives in the mail stating the reason for the blocking.
It also talks about compensation for users with a paid account.
Here's an excerpt:
As you may already know, the authorities Russian Federation decided to block access to LinkedIn due to the fact that we do not store your personal data and the data of our other Russian participants on Russian territory.
Result: Until Big Brother can process your data, LinkedIn will not work :-)
On November 10, the Moscow City Court approved Roskomnadzor’s demand to block social LinkedIn networks in Russia. Internet operators set restrictions on access to LinkedIn very quickly, which is why many Russian users of the service did not have time to save their data or finish important correspondence. In this guide, we talked about how to bypass LinkedIn blocking on various platforms to save data to which access has been restricted.
How to Bypass LinkedIn Blocking in Chrome
LinkedIn took care of providing access to the social network to browser users Google Chrome. Especially for him, they developed an extension with the self-explanatory name “Access to LinkedIn”.
All that is required to access a blocked LinkedIn site is to install and activate the extension. Installation is performed in the Chrome Web Store (the extension is free). Activation is by clicking on the extension icon in the extensions panel in Chrome.
How to Bypass LinkedIn Blocking in Safari on Mac
In Safari on Mac, you can bypass LinkedIn blocking using the TunnelBear utility. This is a shareware VPN service that allows you to redirect all computer traffic through other countries. For each account TunnelBear provides 500 MB free traffic, which is quite enough to work with blocked LinkedIn.
To activate TunnelBear, you must install the application and enable traffic redirection in the utility window in the top menu.
How to Bypass LinkedIn Blocking on iPhone and iPad
The TunnelBear app is also available on iPhone and iPad, but App Store There are better proposals. For example, the Opera VPN application, which works by redirecting traffic in a similar way. The advantage of Opera VPN is that the service is completely free and easy to use.
To activate the VPN, just launch the Opera VPN application and turn on the “Opera VPN” switch (you can also select the country). Successful activation will be indicated by the “VPN” icon in the status bar. You can then go to the LinkedIn website directly through Safari or any other web browser.
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We promised to come up with something! Don't worry, all your contacts will remain with you and you can continue to use your database even after LinkedIn is mercilessly blocked. We have collected 7 tools that will help you always stay in touch with your circle of acquaintances.
UPD:Method 1
Extension that unblocks LinkedIn for Russian users
We found another extension that will allow you to continue working with Linkedin. It was created immediately after the decision was made to block the social network in Russia. That is, you can safely use it. It needs to be installed and turned on once. And that’s it, you don’t have to install or configure anything else.
HIs it better to eat? We noticed the following benefits:
— free (and there are no paid functions at all),
— security (some extensions can leak data),
— other sites will open the same way — the speed will not change
Method 2
Browser installation
Some browsers already have the ability to change the VPN, that is, “virtual private network,” in their settings. It is not at all necessary to know in detail what it is and how it works. Just know that this kind of connection allows you to bypass resource blocking. Seriously, no need to rack your brains. We tried to collect the most safe ways so that your data is not used against you.
Opera
If you already use Opera, just update it. Everything else is simple. Open your browser settings, turn on " Opera turbo", check the box next to "Enable VPN":
We took the screenshots from the Opera blog. Ibid. you can read more about how to work with VPN switching.
Tor Browser
Another free browser, which provides “absolute online anonymity through the use of a distributed network of servers, which is organized by volunteers from all over the world.”
After installation, you can immediately start using the browser. We do not recommend changing the settings.
Method 3
Installing the browser extension
Hola
You can install the plugin in just two steps:
1/ Find the version for your browser.
Versions: for Google Chrome, for Firefox, for Safari, for Internet Explorer(yes, even that).
2/ Download / go to the online store, install the extension.
The icon appears in the upper right corner. Click, select the country through which you would like to view LinkedIn. For example, through the USA or Great Britain, or simply through Belarus.
Zenmate
Everything is completely identical, but this extension does not have a version for Internet Explorer. You can find the version you need directly on the Zendesk website.
TunnelBear
Another extension, which, however, at some point will require you to pay for further use - the amount of traffic passed through is limited. But it is definitely 100% safe. (there are rumors that Hola is guilty of leaking data)
Method 4
The simplest ways to bypass blocking
Hidemyass/Hideme
Go to one of the above-mentioned resources, enter the address of the page you want to visit (linkedin.com) and view everything that interests you. You can also configure the country through which the page will be displayed.
Method 5
View from a mobile device
And again Hola and Zendesk. You can install it on both iOS and Android. For free. And through them you can easily browse LinkedIn at any time convenient for you.
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