This guide explains how the Team Member section works within Finder, the distinction between being a "member" and a "user," and how to manage member statuses effectively.
What is the Team Member Section?
The Team Member section is a public-facing directory on your company or entity profile. Its primary purpose is to showcase the human capital and the team members behind your organization.
For investors and partners, this section is a key trust signal. It highlights the leadership's expertise, professional history, and current roles, providing a clear picture of who is driving the company’s mission.
Team Member vs. User: What’s the Difference?
While these terms may seem similar, they serve two very different functions within the Finder ecosystem.
The Team Member (The Profile)
Purpose: To represent the company's staff on the public profile.
Visibility: Anyone visiting your company page can see the Team Member’s name, title, and LinkedIn link.
Account Requirement: A person does not need a Finder account to be listed as a Team Member. They are simply a data point on your page.
The User (The Operator)
Purpose: To manage, edit, and interact with the Finder platform.
Visibility: Private. No one sees who the "User" is unless that user is also listed as a Team Member.
Account Requirement: A person must have a registered account and be logged in to act as a User.
Key Takeaway: You can be a Team Member without being a User (e.g., a CTO who is listed but did not log in yet), and you can be a User without being a Team Member (e.g., a marketing agency employee who manages the profile but doesn't work for the company).
Team Member Status
In Finder, a Team Member's status determines how they are displayed and what level of "clout" their profile carries.
Verification adds a layer of credibility to your profile.
Verified: The individual has confirmed their association with the company or an authorized Admin has validated the entry.
Unverified: The person has been added to the list, but the connection hasn't been officially "claimed" by the individual.
Permissions are granted to a Team Member who is also a User:
Claimed Member: Has the authority to change company descriptions, upload logos, and add or remove other Team Members.
Member: Listed publicly for their professional contribution, but lacks the technical permissions to edit the company’s Finder data.
How to Update Your Team
To keep your profile's status accurate, please audit your Team Member section to ensure new leadership hires are added, departed members are moved, and job titles match the relevant team members and their current LinkedIn profiles.