How to Deactivate LinkedIn Account
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Whether you need a break from professional networking or want to permanently close your LinkedIn presence, the platform offers a hibernation feature that allows you to deactivate your account. This tutorial walks you through the complete process of temporarily or permanently shutting down your LinkedIn Sales Navigator account.
Deactivating your LinkedIn account can be useful when you want to take time away from the platform while preserving your profile data and connections for potential future reactivation. The hibernation feature ensures your information remains secure during the deactivation period.
Here's how to deactivate linkedin account in LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Navigate to your profile by clicking the profile picture located in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Choose 'Settings & Privacy' from the menu that appears after clicking your profile picture.
- Locate and click on the 'Account Preferences' section within the Settings & Privacy menu.
- Find the 'Account Management' area by scrolling down through the account preferences.
- Click on 'Hibernate account' which is located under the Account Management section.
- Press the 'Hibernate' button to begin the account deactivation process.
- Select your reason for deactivation when prompted and provide any additional feedback if desired.
- Click the 'Next' button to proceed to the final confirmation step.
- Type your current LinkedIn password in the confirmation field and click 'Hibernate account' to complete the deactivation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, hibernating your LinkedIn account preserves all your profile information, connections, and data. You can reactivate your account at any time by simply logging back in, and all your information will be restored exactly as it was before hibernation.
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