After Account Deletion

Before You Delete Your Linkedin Account

Download Your Data: LinkedIn allows you to export your profile information and connections. Before deleting, you might want to download a copy to preserve important details. Let Connections Know: If you have valuable connections on LinkedIn, inform them that you’ll be leaving the platform and provide alternative ways to stay in touch....

Steps to Delete Your LinkedIn Account

Go to the LinkedIn website and sign in with your credentials. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select “Settings & Privacy” from the drop-down menu. In the Settings menu, click on the “Account Preferences” tab.  Scroll down to the “Account Management” section. Click the “Change” option next to “Close Account.“ LinkedIn will ask you to confirm. Click “Continue” if you’re sure you want to proceed. Select a reason for deleting your account from the options provided. You can also add additional details if you wish. Click “Next.” Re-enter your LinkedIn password to verify your identity. Click “Close Account” to complete the process....

After Account Deletion

LinkedIn usually takes some time to process your deletion request fully. You may still find your profile visible on search engines for a period of time after you delete it. This is due to search engine caching, and the data should eventually disappear....

Impact of Deleting Your Linkedin Account

There are a few important things to know before deleting your LinkedIn account:...