After deleting your LinkedIn account, you lose access to all data within it. Every piece of information when creating your LinkedIn profile will vanish from the website and search engines like Google. However, if you wish to keep your profile as a memory, you can download a copy of your profile to your device.
Guide on Deleting LinkedIn Account on PC, Android, and iOS
I. Deleting LinkedIn Account on Mobile
- 1. Quick Guide
- Open the LinkedIn app, go to your account => Choose Settings => Select Close account => Press Continue => Choose the reason for deleting the account => Select Next => Enter password => Choose Done.
2. Detailed Instructions
Step 1: Open the LinkedIn app, choose your account at the bottom left => Choose Settings.
Step 2: Choose Account preference => Scroll down to select Close account.
Step 3: Press Continue => Choose the reason for deleting the account => Select Next.
Step 4: Enter password, check Unsubscribe me from LinkedIn email communications, including invitation to opt-out of email communications => Choose Done.
- Notification of permanently deleting LinkedIn account.
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II. Deleting LinkedIn Account on Computer
- 1. Quick Guide
- Login to LinkedIn on the homepage, select your account => Settings & privacy => Account => Closing your LinkedIn account => Choose the reason for deleting the account => Select Next => Enter password => Choose Close account.
2. Detailed Instructions
Step 1: Log into your LinkedIn account HERE, select the account icon.
Step 2: Choose Settings & privacy.
Step 3: Under Account => Choose Close account.
- Choose Continue to proceed
Step 4: Choose the reason for deleting the account => Select Next.
Step 5: Enter password, check 'Unsubscribe me from LinkedIn email communications, including invitation' => Choose Done.
Step 6: The result after you have deleted the account.
Thus, you have completed the process of deleting your LinkedIn account. In case you change your mind and want to reactivate the account, simply log in, and you'll have access again. However, this action is only possible within approximately 14 days from the deletion date, and data such as group memberships, followers, invitations, confirmations, etc., will still be lost.
