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How to Delete Your LinkedIn Account

LinkedIn is a professional networking site that allows users to connect with friends and colleagues, find jobs, and learn new skills. This guide will show you how to delete your LinkedIn account.

⚡ Difficulty: Medium 🕐 ~10 minutes đŸ›Ąī¸ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Go to the LinkedIn website and sign in to your account.

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Step 2

Click on the "Settings & Privacy" tab.

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Step 3

Scroll down to the "Account Management" section and click on the "Close Account" button.

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Step 4

Enter your password and click on the "Close Account" button again.

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Step 5

Your account will be closed within 30 days.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • email address associated with the account
  • password
  • reason for deletion

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • loss of all data associated with the account
  • inability to recover the account

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: contact-required
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: 90 days
  • Founded: 2002
  • Monthly users: 936 million

📝 Important Notes

There are reports that LinkedIn continues to email people with a closed account. You may need to contact customer services to delete account instead of just closing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my account after I delete it?

No, once you delete your account, it cannot be recovered.

What happens to my data when I delete my account?

All of your data will be deleted from LinkedIn's servers within 90 days of deletion.

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