LinkedIn Verification Is Coming to the Wider Web - Starting with Adobe

Trust matters, especially online. And now, LinkedIn is taking steps to make digital identity more transparent and portable across the internet.
 

A Verified Identity, Beyond LinkedIn
 

LinkedIn is extending its free identity verification system to third-party platforms, allowing professionals to showcase their verified status far beyond their LinkedIn profile.

Adobe is leading the charge. The tech giant is integrating the “Verified on LinkedIn” badge into its Content Authenticity app and Behance, its flagship platform for creatives.

This means artists, designers, and professionals who verify their identity on LinkedIn can now display that credibility on Adobe’s platforms too.
 

How Adobe and LinkedIn Are Collaborating
 

When creators use Adobe’s Content Credentials, a tool that adds tamper-proof identity info to digital content, their LinkedIn-verified identity will appear alongside their work, even when it’s shared across the web or back on LinkedIn.
 

Oscar Rodriguez, LinkedIn’s VP of Trust, shared the company’s motivation:
 

“It’s getting progressively cheaper and easier to pretend you’re someone you’re not online… authenticity is super important for LinkedIn, the platform is founded on this premise of trust.”
 

This partnership aims to reduce online inauthenticity and empower professionals to prove their credibility wherever their work appears.
 

Other Platforms Are Following
 

Adobe isn’t alone.

Platforms like TrustRadius, G2, and UserTesting have also signed on to integrate LinkedIn verification, signaling a major shift in how professional identity is handled across the digital ecosystem.
 

This expansion echoes a growing demand for authenticity. As misinformation spreads and fake profiles become more sophisticated, professional verification tools are no longer a “nice-to-have"; they’re a necessity.
 

Why This Matters to Vulse Users
 

At Vulse, we’re all about helping professionals build authentic, impactful online presence. Tools like LinkedIn’s verification and Adobe’s Content Credentials help establish trust between creators and audiences, a mission we strongly support.
 

In a landscape where visibility matters, being verified isn’t just about a badge; it’s about credibility. Whether you're publishing thought leadership content or showcasing your creative portfolio, having verifiable proof of identity makes your work stand out.

What’s Next for Digital Identity?
 

With LinkedIn opening up its verification tools, we expect more companies to follow Adobe’s lead, embedding trusted identity signals into everything from social content to SaaS dashboards.
 

And with new platforms like Bluesky rolling out their own verification features, the race is on to build a more credible web.