How to Temporarily Deactivate Your LinkedIn Account

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What Happens When You Deactivate Your LinkedIn Account?

To reactivate your LinkedIn account, log in with your credentials after a 24-hour period to end the hibernation. You can then use your profile with all the information, content, and connections that you previously had on it.

How to Hibernate LinkedIn Account on Your PC or Mac

If you’re ready to cut LinkedIn out of your life for a while, temporarily disabling your LinkedIn account on your PC or Mac is a straightforward process. To do so, follow the steps below.

Step 1:Go toLinkedInin your web browser andsign into your account.

Step 2:Click on yourprofile pictureat the upper right. The tab is called Me. Click onSettings & Privacy.

Step 3:On the next page, click onAccount Preferenceson the left side.

Step 4:Scroll down to reach the Account Management menu. Select theHibernate accountoption.

Step 5:If you want to, tell LinkedIn why you wish to deactivate. You can add a comment, tick a box, or both. Click onNext.

Step 6:On the next page, enter yourpasswordand clickHibernate account.

Also Read:How to block someone on LinkedIn

How to Deactivate LinkedIn on iPhone and Android

Step 1:Open theHometab > tap on yourprofile pictureat the top left. Tap onSettings>Account preferences.

Step 2:Tap onAccount Preferences. Scroll down and find the option toHibernateyour account.

Step 3:Select an appropriate reason and tap onNext. Enter thepasswordto hibernate your LinkedIn account.

FAQs

You will receive an error message saying that you are only allowed to end your LinkedIn account’s hibernation after 24 hours.

Yes. All of your connections will be retained once you reactivate your LinkedIn account.

Once you initiate the deactivation process on LinkedIn, your account will be deactivated immediately.

Also Read:How to close a LinkedIn account permanently

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Last updated on 04 September, 2024

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