Closing your LinkedIn account removes your profile, connections, and activity from the platform. Whether you are taking a break from professional networking or starting fresh, this guide walks you through the process and links to more app cleanup how-tos.
How to Delete Your LinkedIn Account
- Click your profile picture and open Settings & Privacy.
- Go to Account preferences.
- Select Account management, then Close account.
- Choose a reason and confirm with your password.
Hibernate vs Close
LinkedIn lets you temporarily hibernate your account to hide your profile without losing data, or permanently close it. Hibernating is ideal if you may return.
Before You Close Your Account
- Download your data archive from settings.
- Save important contacts and messages.
- Cancel any Premium subscription first.
- Note recommendations you might want later.
More App Cleanup Guides
Tidying up one account is a great start. Use these step-by-step guides to manage or delete your other apps too:
- How to Delete Instagram Messages (Unsend & Clear Chats)
- How to Delete a Roblox Account (Full Guide)
- How to Delete a Discord Account (Step-by-Step)
- How to Delete ChatGPT History (Clear Chats & Data)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long before my LinkedIn account is fully deleted?
Your profile disappears quickly, but full removal from LinkedIn systems can take a number of days.
Can I reopen a closed LinkedIn account?
There is a short window to reverse closure, after which the account and its data are gone for good.