{"id":3062,"date":"2024-11-26T06:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T06:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/?p=3062"},"modified":"2025-01-20T06:39:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T06:39:39","slug":"how-to-delete-linkedin-account-and-create-a-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/how-to-delete-linkedin-account-and-create-a-new\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete LinkedIn Account and Create a New"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/how-to-delete-linkedin-account-and-create-a-new\/#Can_I_Delete_my_LinkedIn_Account_and_Create_a_New_One\" title=\"Can I&nbsp;Delete&nbsp;my&nbsp;LinkedIn Account&nbsp;and Create a New One?\">Can I&nbsp;Delete&nbsp;my&nbsp;LinkedIn Account&nbsp;and Create a New One?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/how-to-delete-linkedin-account-and-create-a-new\/#What_Happens_When_I_Delete_My_LinkedIn_Account\" title=\"What Happens When I&nbsp;Delete&nbsp;My&nbsp;LinkedIn Account?\">What Happens When I&nbsp;Delete&nbsp;My&nbsp;LinkedIn Account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/how-to-delete-linkedin-account-and-create-a-new\/#How_to_Delete_a_LinkedIn_Account\" title=\"How to Delete a LinkedIn Account\">How to Delete a LinkedIn Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/how-to-delete-linkedin-account-and-create-a-new\/#How_to_Delete_a_LinkedIn_Account_Temporarily\" title=\"How to Delete a LinkedIn Account Temporarily\">How to Delete a LinkedIn Account Temporarily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/how-to-delete-linkedin-account-and-create-a-new\/#Keep_a_LinkedIn_Account_but_Receive_Fewer_Emails_and_Notifications\" title=\"Keep a LinkedIn Account but Receive Fewer Emails and Notifications\">Keep a LinkedIn Account but Receive Fewer Emails and Notifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/how-to-delete-linkedin-account-and-create-a-new\/#FAQs_on_Delete_a_LinkedIn_Account\" title=\"FAQs on Delete a LinkedIn Account\">FAQs on Delete a LinkedIn Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/how-to-delete-linkedin-account-and-create-a-new\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Many professionals consider deleting their LinkedIn accounts due to various concerns ranging from privacy issues to professional burnout. LinkedIn&#8217;s increasing commercialization and data exposure may lead to the question of its necessity in their career journey. You may want to delete a LinkedIn account because you are moving to a different industry where LinkedIn isn&#8217;t relevant, want to maintain a lower professional profile, or due to personal reasons. This post will clarify what happens when you delete the account and how can you delete the LinkedIn account safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-nbsp-delete-nbsp-my-nbsp-linkedin-account-nbsp-and-create-a-new-one\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Delete_my_LinkedIn_Account_and_Create_a_New_One\"><\/span>Can I&nbsp;Delete&nbsp;my&nbsp;LinkedIn Account&nbsp;and Create a New One?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can delete the previous LinkedIn account and choose to start over. LinkedIn allows you to close an account permanently. Before deleting your account, consider temporarily deactivating it, adjusting privacy settings, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/a1342613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">deleting a single data type<\/mark><\/a> to address your concerns while maintaining professional connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already decided, check the next part to realize what should you do to avoid data loss with the account deleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-happens-when-i-nbsp-delete-nbsp-my-nbsp-linkedin-account\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_When_I_Delete_My_LinkedIn_Account\"><\/span>What Happens When I&nbsp;Delete&nbsp;My&nbsp;LinkedIn Account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you delete your LinkedIn account, all your connections, messages, content, recommendations, or endorsements you&#8217;ve given or received will be permanently deleted. You can not access all your LinkedIn information on this site unless you <a href=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/how-to-set-up-a-linkedin-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">set up a new account as a beginner<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have a 14-day grace period to reactivate your account if you change your mind, but even if you reopen your account, some information still can not be recovered, including group memberships, endorsements, recommendations, ignored or pending invitations, and followings. Once the grace period expires, your account and all associated data will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Important notes before deleting a LinkedIn account:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This action is permanent and cannot be undone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium subscriptions must be canceled separately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have any pending payments, you&#8217;ll need to clear them first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure to download any important information before proceeding with deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-delete-a-linkedin-account\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_a_LinkedIn_Account\"><\/span>How to Delete a LinkedIn Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When preparation work is done, you can follow the steps below to delete a LinkedIn Account permanently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1. Sign in to your LinkedIn account<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2. Click on your profile picture (Me icon) at the top, and head to the <strong>Settings &amp; Privacy<\/strong> option. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"919\" src=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-settings-privacy.png\" alt=\"Click Settings &amp; Privacy\" class=\"wp-image-3092\" style=\"width:309px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-settings-privacy.png 625w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-settings-privacy-204x300.png 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 3. Scroll down to find <strong>Close account<\/strong> under <strong>Account management<\/strong>. Tap on it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1114\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-close-account.png\" alt=\"Click Close Account\" class=\"wp-image-3099\" style=\"width:579px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-close-account.png 1114w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-close-account-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-close-account-1024x428.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-close-account-768x321.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1114px) 100vw, 1114px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 4. Tap on the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1095\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-continue.png\" alt=\"Click Continue\" class=\"wp-image-3098\" style=\"width:623px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-continue.png 1095w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-continue-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-continue-1024x371.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/click-continue-768x278.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1095px) 100vw, 1095px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 5. Choose a reason for leaving and enter your password to confirm deleting the account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-delete-a-linkedin-account-temporarily\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_a_LinkedIn_Account_Temporarily\"><\/span>How to Delete a LinkedIn Account Temporarily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you just want a temporary break, consider hibernating your account instead of deleting it. Hibernation preserves your data and allows you to return later. To temporarily disable your LinkedIn account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, tap on <strong>Settings &amp; Privacy<\/strong> &gt; Click <strong>Hibernate account<\/strong> next to Close account &gt; Read the notifications and tap on the <strong>Hibernate<\/strong> button to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1087\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hibernate-account.png\" alt=\"Click Hibernate\" class=\"wp-image-3102\" style=\"width:643px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hibernate-account.png 1087w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hibernate-account-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hibernate-account-1024x780.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hibernate-account-768x585.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1087px) 100vw, 1087px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keep-a-linkedin-account-but-receive-fewer-emails-and-notifications\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_a_LinkedIn_Account_but_Receive_Fewer_Emails_and_Notifications\"><\/span>Keep a LinkedIn Account but Receive Fewer Emails and Notifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to delete your LinkedIn account because you sometimes feel overwhelmed by its constant stream of notifications and emails, you don&#8217;t need to delete your account permanently. The platform offers various customization options to help you maintain a professional presence while reducing digital noise. Here&#8217;s a guide to help you take control of your LinkedIn communications while staying connected to your professional network:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Adjust Email Frequency Settings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Settings &amp; Privacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Communications&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on &#8220;Email frequency&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose &#8220;Weekly digest&#8221; or &#8220;No emails&#8221; for different categories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can customize email settings for network updates, messages, and job alerts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/a1378534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Manage Notifications<\/mark><\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Settings &amp; Privacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Notifications&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle off notifications you don&#8217;t want to receive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can customize for connection requests, messages, job alerts, profile views, news, and updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1115\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/manage-notifications-on-linkedin.png\" alt=\"Manage LinkedIn Notifications\" class=\"wp-image-3101\" style=\"width:593px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/manage-notifications-on-linkedin.png 1115w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/manage-notifications-on-linkedin-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/manage-notifications-on-linkedin-1024x850.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobright.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/manage-notifications-on-linkedin-768x637.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1115px) 100vw, 1115px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Additional Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unsubscribe from LinkedIn group emails separately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the &#8220;Mute&#8221; feature for specific conversations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider setting up email filters in your email client<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By adjusting your notification preferences and email settings, you can create a more manageable LinkedIn experience that aligns with your needs. Certainly, you can always adjust these settings later if you find you&#8217;re missing important updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-on-delete-a-linkedin-account\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Delete_a_LinkedIn_Account\"><\/span>FAQs on Delete a LinkedIn Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-won-t-linkedin-let-me-cancel-my-account\">Why won&#8217;t LinkedIn let me cancel my account?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you encounter issues when deleting your LinkedIn account, it would be frustrating. The issues occur for various reasons, including technical problems, account restrictions, or verification issues. Common reasons for deletion problems include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Authentication Issues<\/strong>: Not properly logged in; Wrong credentials; Two-factor authentication problems; Multiple failed login attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account Status Problems<\/strong>: Premium subscription active; Pending transactions; Unresolved violations; Account restrictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical Barriers<\/strong>: Browser cache issues; Cookie problems; Platform maintenance; System glitches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try the solutions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic Troubleshootin<\/strong>g: Clear browser cache; Try a different browser; Use desktop version; Check internet connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account Verification<\/strong>: Confirm email address; Verify phone number; Update security settings; Complete pending verifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Steps<\/strong>: Cancel subscriptions first; Remove linked accounts; Download data backup; Contact support directly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-it-good-to-delete-linkedin\">Is it good to delete LinkedIn?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision to delete LinkedIn depends on your professional goals, privacy preferences, and networking needs. While some find liberation in leaving the platform, others might miss valuable career opportunities. Check what happens when deleting a LinkedIn account in Part 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-does-it-take-to-delete-a-linkedin-account\">How long does it take to delete a LinkedIn account?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The process starts immediately when you submit the deletion request. Your profile becomes hidden from other users right away. After the grace period (14 days), permanent deletion begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can permanently delete a LinkedIn account by following the above steps on a web browser or mobile. Also, you can deactivate the account temporarily by hibernating or adjusting settings. Read the important notes carefully before deleting the account. 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