How To Deactivate Your LinkedIn Account

Here, we are going to share a quick and simple guide to show you how to temporarily deactivate your LinkedIn account..

So, you have been using LinkedIn for a while now, and you have decided it's time to take a break. LinkedIn offers users the option to deactivate their accounts temporarily.

Once you are ready to go back, you won’t have to create your profile from scratch, and you can just hop back in and continue using your profile. If you are unsure what steps to take, just keep reading.

Here, we will share a quick and simple guide to show you how to deactivate your LinkedIn account.

How to deactivate your LinkedIn account

To temporarily deactivate your LinkedIn account, follow the steps below:

  • Open a browser of your choice and visit the LinkedIn website
  • Log in by entering your email address and your password
  • Next, tap on your profile photo at the top of the page, or click on “Me.”
  • When a drop-down menu shows up, click on Settings & privacy
  • Next, click Account
  • Scroll down until you find the option "Hibernating your LinkedIn account;" then click on it

  • Select one of the answers that tells more about why you are deactivating your Account
  • If you want to add something, write it in the box
  • Once you are done, click Next

19.	How to temporarily deactivate LinkedIn

  • On the next page, enter your password when asked
  • Finally, click Hibernate account

This is how you can temporarily deactivate your LinkedIn account. Your comments and posts won’t be visible to other LinkedIn members.

You will be shown as a LinkedIn member. Once you decide to go back to LinkedIn and start using your Account again, all you need to do is log in. Once you log in, you can use your Account normally.

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