{"id":45457,"date":"2025-02-07T17:44:50","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T09:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=45457"},"modified":"2025-02-26T14:39:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:39:51","slug":"delete-linkedin-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/delete-linkedin-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Your LinkedIn Account: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>LinkedIn is one of the most popular social platforms for professionals. LinkedIn is the right place when you\u2019re looking for a job or recruiting new talent. However, there are times when you might feel the need to delete your LinkedIn account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll explore how to delete a LinkedIn account to help you easily remove yourself from the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do You Delete Your LinkedIn Account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before learning how to delete your LinkedIn account, it\u2019s better to clearly understand why you might want to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Privacy Concerns: If you\u2019re worried about your personal information being visible on LinkedIn, you might choose to delete your account for privacy protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inactive Account: If you signed up for LinkedIn but no longer use it, you might decide to close your account for better management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career change: After a significant career shift, you may want to disconnect from your LinkedIn or start fresh with a new profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to meet your needs: LinkedIn no longer provides enough value for your needs, leading you to delete your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Delete Your LinkedIn Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re nodding along to any of those reasons, it\u2019s time to close your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delete LinkedIn Account from Desktop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Open and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">log into LinkedIn<\/a> using your email address and password on the desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: On the homepage of LinkedIn, click on your profile icon at the top right corner of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: From the dropdown menu, select <strong>Settings &amp; Privacy<\/strong>. This will open the settings page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: Choose the <strong>Account Preferences<\/strong> in the left sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/delete-linkedin-account-1.png\" alt=\"Account preferences\" class=\"wp-image-45473\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:187px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/delete-linkedin-account-1.png 160w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/delete-linkedin-account-1-129x300.png 129w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 5: Scroll down to find the <strong>Account Management<\/strong> section. Here you will see the <strong>Close account<\/strong> option, click it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/delete-linkedin-account-2.png\" alt=\"Close LinkedIn account\" class=\"wp-image-45474\" style=\"border-width:1px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/delete-linkedin-account-2.png 460w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/delete-linkedin-account-2-300x130.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 6: Tap <strong>Continue<\/strong>. Then, LinkedIn will ask you for a reason why you want to close your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 7: Select your reason and click <strong>Next<\/strong>. You may need to enter your password again as a security measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/delete-linkedin-account-3.png\" alt=\"Click Next to continue deleting your account\" class=\"wp-image-45475\" style=\"border-width:1px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/delete-linkedin-account-3.png 676w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/delete-linkedin-account-3-300x97.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 8: Click <strong>Done<\/strong> to complete your deletion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delete LinkedIn Account on Mobile App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Launch the LinkedIn app on your mobile device and log into your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap your profile picture and access the <strong>Settings<\/strong> menu (a gear icon).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Account Preferences<\/strong> section and scroll down to find the <strong>Close account<\/strong> option, then click it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are sure, click the <strong>Continue <\/strong>button, select your reasons to delete, and tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your password and click <strong>Done<\/strong> to confirm deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you confirm the deletion, LinkedIn may present a message about the consequences of deleting your account. It includes the permanent loss of data such as your profile, connections, messages, and any other information associated with your account. Besides, it will also remind you to cancel any Premium subscriptions if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to cancel your LinkedIn Premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open LinkedIn and sign in to your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the top right corner of the homepage, click on your profile picture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the dropdown menu, select \u201cSettings &amp; Privacy\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the \u201cAccount\u201d tab, scroll down and click on \u201cSubscriptions &amp; Payments\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under \u201cPremium Subscription\u201d, you\u2019ll see an option to manage or cancel your plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cCancel Subscription\u201d. Then follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-much-is-linkedin-premium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">How Much Is LinkedIn Premium? Is It Worth It?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Consider Before Deleting Your LinkedIn Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some factors to consider before you decide to permanently delete your LinkedIn account. Check if they affect your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Loss of Your Account Data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most critical aspects to consider is the permanent loss of data. When you delete your LinkedIn account, your profile, connections, posts, messages, and more will be permanently removed. Besides, you can\u2019t recover this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consider Deactivating Instead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure about permanently deleting your LinkedIn account, you might want to try deactivating it temporarily. You can go to Settings &amp; Privacy &gt; Account Management &gt; Hibernate Account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Secure Your LinkedIn Account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to delete your LinkedIn account but want to improve its security, here are a few steps you can take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure your password is complex and unique to avoid easy guesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable two-step verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a VPN to add an extra layer of security to protect your account from unauthorized access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you don\u2019t want to be connected with certain people, feel free to remove them to protect your privacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LightningX VPN\">LightningX VPN<\/a> provides strong encryptions that protect your privacy. Besides, you can bypass geo-restrictions to <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/unblock-linkedin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">unblock LinkedIn<\/a> anywhere with its 2000+ servers. It is a reliable tool to hide your IP address and encrypt your online data. Available on Computers, mobile phones, and TVs. Download it now and you\u2019ll get a free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/download\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;background-color:#ffb700;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lightningx-vpn-en.png\" alt=\"LightningX VPN\" class=\"wp-image-40695\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:405px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lightningx-vpn-en.png 535w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lightningx-vpn-en-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Recover Your LinkedIn Account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, LinkedIn allows you to recover your account if you change your mind. In most cases, it supports restoring your account within 14 days. However, if your account was canceled more than 14 days ago, it cannot be recovered. Therefore, you should be aware of this deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To recover your account directly, you can sign into your Linkage account on your desktop or mobile device. Go to the login page and sign in with the email address and password linked to your deleted account. Click \u201cReactivate\u201d to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, LinkedIn will send you an email in which you can confirm that you wish to restore your account. Click it and follow the prompts to recover LinkedIn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided to delete your account, make sure you\u2019ve backed up any essential information before proceeding. Hopefully, this guide has provided you with all the necessary steps to delete your LinkedIn account with ease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LinkedIn is one of the most popular social platforms fo [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":45459,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"wp-custom-template-en","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[500],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":45457,"cn":45482,"ja":45820,"es":45870},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45457"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45457"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45457\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45481,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45457\/revisions\/45481"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}