How to Temporarily Deactivate Your LinkedIn Account

Quick Tips

• On the LinkedIn web app, go to Settings > Account Preferences and hibernate your account.
• On the mobile app, go to Settings > Account Preferences and use the Hibernate option in the Account Management menu.
• After 24 hours, you can log in with your credentials to reactivate your LinkedIn account and end the hibernation.

What Happens When You Deactivate Your LinkedIn Account?

• Your profile will not be visible on the platform, and your account will be unavailable for any interaction. Users can’t message or send you connection requests on LinkedIn, and your profile will also not be visible on search engines.
• A deactivated LinkedIn profile will appear under a generic name, like LinkedIn user, and your profile picture and username will be removed. Moreover, all the content and comments that you’ve previously posted on the platform will not be visible to any users.
• Unfortunately, your premium subscription will be canceled the moment you hibernate your account. The only exception is if you bought it via the App Store on iOS or Mac; you must cancel there before you deactivate your 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 to LinkedIn in your web browser and sign in to your account.

Step 2: Click on your profile picture at the upper right. The tab is called Me. Click on Settings & Privacy.

Step 3: On the next page, click on Account Preferences on the left side.

Step 4: Scroll down to reach the Account Management menu. Select the Hibernate account option.

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

Step 6: On the next page, enter your password and click Hibernate account.

Also Read: How to block someone on LinkedIn

How to Deactivate LinkedIn on iPhone and Android

Step 1: Open the Home tab > tap on your profile picture at the top left. Tap on Settings > Account preferences.

Step 2: Tap on Account Preferences. Scroll down and find the option to Hibernate your account.

Step 3: Select an appropriate reason and tap on Next. Enter the password to hibernate your LinkedIn account.

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