How to Turn On Comments on LinkedIn (2026): Posts, Articles, Company Pages + Mobile & Desktop
A practical 2026 walkthrough to enable comments on LinkedIn across posts and articles, for personal profiles and company pages, on both mobile and desktop. Includes common reasons comments are disabled, quick fixes, and best practices to keep conversations healthy without losing control.
Open the post, click/tap the three dots (… ) menu, and choose “Turn on comments” if they’re currently off. When it works, the comment box reappears under the post so people can add new comments.
Comments are usually disabled at the per-post level, so the post may have comments turned off or limited. Open the post menu (… ) and look for “Turn on comments,” then enable it.
In the LinkedIn app, open your post, tap the three dots (… ), and tap “Turn on comments” (or the toggle option shown). If you don’t see the option, update the app since LinkedIn UI changes roll out gradually.
Find the post on your profile or in your feed, click the three dots (… ) in the top-right of the post, and select “Turn on comments.” If you see “Turn off comments,” that means comments are already enabled.
Open the article and use the “…” (More) menu near the top or in the article controls to find comment settings. On mobile, open the article, tap “…”, and look for enable/disable/limit comment options.
First switch into the Company Page identity (not your personal profile), then open the Page post and use the “…” menu to select “Turn on comments.” Whether you see the controls can depend on your admin role (e.g., Super Admin vs Analyst).
This usually happens when you’re not switched into the Page identity or you don’t have the right admin permissions. Confirm you’re a Page admin, switch to the Page before commenting, and try desktop if mobile is glitchy (or vice versa).
In many cases the author has turned off comments or limited who can comment (for example, to connections only). Some formats like ads or certain updates can also have different interaction rules.
It may be a temporary restriction, platform issue, or a browser/app conflict. Try logging out and back in, clearing cache or using incognito, disabling extensions (especially blockers), and updating the app.
It’s often not a settings problem; the post may lack a clear prompt, be aimed at the wrong audience, or be posted inconsistently. A common approach is to pin a conversation-starting comment and respond quickly in the first hour to boost distribution.
How to Turn On Comments on LinkedIn (2026): Posts, Articles, Company Pages + Mobile & Desktop
Comments are still one of the fastest ways to increase reach and start real conversations on LinkedIn—*if they’re actually enabled*. In 2026, LinkedIn gives you more control over who can comment and when, which is great… until a setting quietly turns comments off and your post goes radio-silent.
This guide walks you through how to **turn on comments on LinkedIn** for:
- Personal profile posts
- LinkedIn articles/newsletters
- Company Page posts
- Mobile and desktop
It also covers the most common “Why can’t I comment?” scenarios and quick troubleshooting.
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First: Understand where LinkedIn comment settings live
LinkedIn comment controls are typically set in two places:
1. **Per post (or per article)** — you can allow comments, limit who can comment, or turn them off.
2. **Per Page or admin context** — especially relevant when posting/commenting as a Company Page.
If comments aren’t showing up, it’s usually because:
- Comments were disabled **on that specific post**
- Audience is restricted (e.g., “Connections only” can influence interaction patterns)
- You’re trying to engage **as a Company Page** but you’re not switched into the right identity
- A temporary restriction, app issue, or moderation setting is involved
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How to turn on comments for a LinkedIn post (Personal profile)
On desktop (web)
1. Find the post in your feed or on your profile.
2. Click the **three dots (… )** in the top-right corner of the post.
3. Look for an option like:
- **“Turn off comments”** (meaning they’re currently on)
- or **“Turn on comments”** (meaning they’re currently off)
4. Select **Turn on comments**.
**What you should see when it works:** the comment box reappears under the post and others can add new comments.
On mobile (iOS/Android)
1. Open the LinkedIn app.
2. Navigate to your post.
3. Tap the **three dots (… )**.
4. Tap **Turn on comments** (or disable/enable depending on current state).
**Tip:** If you don’t see the option, update the app—LinkedIn often rolls out UI changes gradually.
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How to manage comments on LinkedIn articles (and newsletters)
Articles use a similar approach, but the controls can appear in slightly different places depending on whether you’re viewing the article page or editing it.
On desktop (web)
1. Open the article.
2. Find the **… (More)** menu near the top or within the article controls.
3. Choose the comment setting (enable/disable/limit).
On mobile
1. Open the article.
2. Tap **…**.
3. Look for comment management options.
**If you publish long-form content regularly:** keep comments enabled by default, but consider limiting comments when you’re covering sensitive topics.
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How to turn on comments on LinkedIn Company Page posts
Company Pages introduce an extra variable: **admin permissions and identity switching**.
Step 1: Make sure you’re acting as the Page
On LinkedIn, you can engage either as your personal profile or as the Company Page (if you’re an admin).
- On desktop, use the **“Me”** menu and look for the option to **view as** or **switch** to your Page identity.
- On mobile, tap your profile picture and switch to the Page if available.
If you’re not switched to the Page, you might think comments are disabled when you’re simply not in the right context.
Step 2: Enable comments on a specific Page post
1. Open the post on the Company Page.
2. Click/tap **…** (post menu).
3. Select **Turn on comments**.
**Note:** Depending on the Page type and the role you have (Super Admin, Content Admin, Analyst, etc.), you may or may not see comment controls.
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“I can’t comment” vs “I can’t turn on comments”: common issues (and fixes)
1) You’re trying to comment as a Company Page and it won’t work
This is one of the most common friction points.
**Fix checklist:**
- Confirm you’re a **Page admin**
- Switch into the **Page identity** before commenting
- Try desktop if mobile is glitchy (or vice versa)
2) The comment box is missing on someone else’s post
In most cases, it’s not you—it’s the post.
Possible reasons:
- The author **turned off comments**
- Comments are **limited** (e.g., to connections)
- The post is an ad, event update, or format with different interaction rules
3) LinkedIn temporarily restricts commenting
If you’re seeing errors like “Unable to comment” on desktop but mobile works (or the opposite), it may be:
- A temporary platform issue
- A network/browser extension conflict
- A rate limit after heavy activity
**Quick fixes:**
- Log out/in
- Clear cache or try incognito
- Disable extensions (especially ad blockers/script blockers)
- Update the app
4) Comments are on, but engagement is still low
This isn’t a settings problem—it’s usually one of these:
- The post didn’t include a clear prompt
- The audience is too broad or misaligned
- Timing and consistency are off
If you’re posting often, the hard part is not enabling comments—it’s **responding consistently** without it taking over your day. Tools like [PRODUCT_LINK]Meet Lea (the AI reply assistant built for LinkedIn comments)[/PRODUCT_LINK] can help you keep up with replies in your own voice when volume grows, while still letting you stay intentional about what you respond to.
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Best practices: enable comments without losing control
Turning comments on doesn’t mean letting the thread run wild. In 2026, the best-performing creators and brands tend to do three things well:
1) Pin a “conversation starter” comment
Right after publishing, leave the first comment with:
- A question
- A simple prompt (“Curious—how are you handling this in your team?”)
- A clarification that pre-empts confusion
This can increase comment velocity and keep the thread on-topic.
2) Respond quickly (especially in the first hour)
Early replies can amplify distribution. If you’re juggling multiple posts, set a lightweight routine:
- 10 minutes after posting
- 30–60 minutes after
- Once later in the day
If you find yourself falling behind, [PRODUCT_LINK]Meet Lea for consistent LinkedIn comment replies[/PRODUCT_LINK] is designed to reduce the “reply backlog” problem—without turning your tone into generic AI.
3) Set boundaries for moderation
When necessary:
- Delete spam
- Report abuse
- Turn off comments on *that* post if it becomes unproductive
A healthy thread beats a long thread.
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Quick step-by-step recap (desktop + mobile)
Turn on comments for a post (profile or Page)
1. Open the post
2. Tap/click **…**
3. Choose **Turn on comments**
Turn on comments for an article
1. Open the article
2. Use **… / Manage** controls
3. Enable comments
If commenting as a Company Page fails
1. Confirm admin role
2. Switch identity to the Page
3. Retry on desktop/mobile
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Conclusion
Knowing **how to turn on comments on LinkedIn** is a small setting change that can have an outsized impact—because comments are where reach compounds and relationships form.
Use the per-post controls to enable (or limit) comments thoughtfully, confirm your identity when engaging as a Company Page, and troubleshoot platform quirks with quick device and cache checks.
And if the real challenge is staying responsive once comments are on, consider a workflow that keeps you visible without stealing your calendar—whether that’s batching replies, setting moderation rules, or using a tool like [PRODUCT_LINK]Meet Lea to maintain your voice in LinkedIn conversations[/PRODUCT_LINK].