What happens when you delete your LinkedIn account?

Answered by Jeremy Urbaniak

When you delete your LinkedIn account, several things happen. Firstly, it’s important to note that it can take up to seven days for LinkedIn to completely remove all your information from its servers. During this time, your account and all associated data will still be present on their systems.

However, as soon as you initiate the account deletion process, your contacts and profile information will be immediately wiped. This means that all the connections you’ve made on LinkedIn, along with any messages or endorsements you’ve received, will be permanently deleted. Additionally, your profile, including your summary, work experience, education, and any other information you’ve provided, will also be removed.

It’s worth mentioning that even after your account is deleted, some residual data may still exist in LinkedIn’s backup systems for a limited period of time. However, this data is typically removed within a few weeks.

Once your account is deleted, your LinkedIn profile will no longer be visible to other users. This means that your name, photo, and any other personal information associated with your account will no longer be accessible. People will no longer be able to search for you or view your profile, and you will no longer receive any notifications or updates from LinkedIn.

Deleting your LinkedIn account also means you will lose access to any premium features or subscriptions you may have had. If you were using LinkedIn for networking, job searching, or professional development, it’s important to consider the impact this may have on your professional connections and opportunities.

It’s worth noting that deleting your LinkedIn account does not necessarily remove all mentions or references to you on the platform. If others have mentioned or tagged you in their posts, comments, or articles, those mentions may still be visible even after your account is deleted. However, your profile information and direct connections will no longer be associated with those mentions.

Deleting your LinkedIn account removes all your contacts, profile information, and associated data from the platform. While it may take up to seven days for all your information to be completely removed, your account and personal details will be immediately wiped once you initiate the deletion process. It’s important to carefully consider the impact of deleting your account, especially if you rely on LinkedIn for professional networking or job searching.