How to Remove Yourself from LinkedIn

Quick summary

To remove yourself from LinkedIn, navigate to Settings & Privacy, then use Account Management to either hibernate your account temporarily or close and delete it permanently. The process takes just a few clicks and requires your password to confirm permanent deletion.

Steps

1. Click your profile in the top menu of your LinkedIn dashboard.
2. Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.
3. Under Account Preferences, navigate to Account Management.
4. Choose either Hibernate Account for temporary deactivation or Close and Delete Account for permanent deletion.
5. For the Close and Delete option, click Continue to proceed.
6. Select a reason for deletion, then click Next.
7. Enter your password, then click the Done button to permanently delete your account.