How do I delete my LinkedIn account on Android?

Answered by Ricardo McCardle

To delete your LinkedIn account on Android, follow these steps:

1. Launch the LinkedIn app on your Android device.
2. Tap on the “Me” icon located at the bottom right corner of the screen. This will take you to your profile page.
3. Tap on the three horizontal dots at the top right corner of the screen to access the menu.
4. From the menu, select “Settings” to open the settings page.
5. On the settings page, scroll down until you find the “Account” section and tap on it.
6. In the account settings, tap on the “Closing your LinkedIn Account” option.
7. You will be presented with information about what happens when you close your account. Read through it to understand the consequences of deleting your account.
8. After reading the information, tap on the “Next” button located at the bottom of the page.
9. LinkedIn will ask you to provide a reason for closing your account. Choose the reason that best fits your situation or select “Other” if none of the given options apply.
10. Once you’ve selected a reason, tap on the “Next” button.
11. LinkedIn may provide alternative solutions or suggestions to address your concerns. If you still wish to proceed with deleting your account, tap on the “Next” button again.
12. You will then be asked to enter your LinkedIn account password for verification purposes. Enter your password in the provided field.
13. After entering your password, tap on the “Done” button to confirm the deletion of your account.
14. LinkedIn will display a confirmation message stating that your account has been closed and that they will retain your data for a certain period of time as per their data retention policy.

Please note that once you delete your LinkedIn account, your profile, connections, and other account information will be permanently removed. It is advisable to download a copy of your data before closing your account if you want to retain any important information.

Deleting your LinkedIn account cannot be undone, so make sure you are certain about your decision before proceeding.