However, when you delete a LinkedIn account, it doesn’t mean that all your data is immediately wiped from its backup drives. According to the Linkedin privacy policy: Thankfully, LinkedIn seems to care more about your privacy than other networks. So if you don’t want to wait for LinkedIn’s automated removal process: Log in to your account and click the Settings & Privacy from your account menu at the top right of any LinkedIn page.
Click the Account tab. Scroll down and click the Closing your LinkedIn account link.
The first account deletion page will ask you why you want to delete it. You can list whichever reason you want. Click Continue to confirm the deletion.
LinkedIn will ask you to confirm you are closing the correct account.
If the last two pages weren’t enough, LinkedIn will ask you to confirm closing your account one more time. This is the point of no return. Once you click close on this page, your account will be logged out and your public profile erased within 24 hours.
The last thing you’ll see is a page confirming the account was closed. From here on, your account will be logged out and no longer accessible. Within 24 hours, the email you had associated with it will be available again for a new account if you wish.
That’s all there is to delete a LinkedIn account. As far as social networks go, it’s a vastly improved experience over removing a Twitter or Facebook account. I have unsubscribed the emails which I was getting. But I am just wondering why they are keeping details even if the account has been shut off? Any suggestions how to get rid of this nonsense?? Social networking sucks! I so called deleted my LinkedIn account years ago and I still get invites to connect… when I go back to log into Linked in, it’s magically all still there! Would be happy to join them if one had control, but its good to be reminded and not slip into illusion when it comes to all things online. They are liars, plain and simple. What to do for this ? I really frustrated and helpless. I really need help here. Thanks! You have a Premium membership. You’ll need to convert it to a Basic membership, then return to settings to close your account.” Steve Comment Name * Email *
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