How Long Does It Take to Permanently Delete a LinkedIn Account?

Learn how long it takes to permanently delete your LinkedIn account and what happens to your data during the process.

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LinkedIn accounts can be deleted by navigating to the settings menu, but it takes 14 days for the account to be permanently deleted. During this period, the deletion is reversible. Post-14 days, information like recommendations and endorsements is lost, although some anonymized data may remain with LinkedIn for reporting purposes.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I recover my LinkedIn account after requesting deletion? Yes, LinkedIn allows you to cancel the deletion request within 14 days, during which your account is only deactivated but not permanently deleted.
  2. What happens to my LinkedIn recommendations and endorsements after deletion? After 14 days, all recommendations and endorsements are lost once the account is permanently deleted.
  3. Does LinkedIn keep any of my information after account deletion? Yes, LinkedIn may retain anonymized data for reporting and compliance purposes even after permanent deletion.