How to Delete LinkedIn
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Last Verified: 3/8/2023
Category: Professional networking
Monthly Users: 936 million
Founded: 2002
Step-by-Step Instructions
1Go to the LinkedIn website and sign in to your account.
2Click on the "Settings & Privacy" tab.
3Scroll down to the "Account Management" section and click on the "Close Account" button.
4Enter your password and click on the "Close Account" button again.
5Your account will be closed within 30 days.
Requirements for Deletion
- email address associated with the account
- password
- reason for deletion
What Happens After Deletion
- loss of all data associated with the account
- inability to recover the account
Important Information
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.
Account Recovery Period
30 days
Data Retention Period
90 days
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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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