How To Easily Delete A Linkedin Account Using A Smartphone

How to Easily Delete a Linkedin Account Using a Smartphone (Pixabay)

YOGYAKARTA - Linkedin is a business-oriented social networking site. Users of these services usually use it to find work for a professional.

However, after using Linkedin several times, it is not uncommon for users to want to delete an account in the application because they no longer need it, or already have a permanent job or other reasons.

If you plan to delete your LinkedIn account or permanently close it, the method is very easy and can be done using a smartphone. You can still close your account even if you delete the Linkedin app on your device.

However, before deleting a Linkedin account, users should be aware of the consequences of deleting your account. Users will no longer be able to access your account and connect with people you're already friends with on Linkedin.

Also, your profile is no longer visible on Linkedin, so if you ever need the app to find a job, users will have to create a new account and look for other users who can connect with you.

If you are sure that you want to delete your Linkedin account, users can follow the steps that the VOI team has compiled below to make it easier for you to permanently delete your account.

How to Permanently Delete Linkedin Account

To delete a Linkedin account, the first step you can take is to open the Linkedin app on your smartphone, or log in using your browser.

Next, click on your LinkedIn profile photo in the top left corner to change your status. After that select the Settings menu, or Settings in the column provided.

In the menu that appears, select the Account Preference menu to continue the process of deleting your Linkedin account. Next, in the Account Management section, you can select Close Account, or Close Account.

A reason will appear that you can choose, why you closed your LinkedIn account. Then select the Next icon or Next. You will be asked to enter your account password to continue the deletion process.

Enter the password in the field provided then click Done, or Done, and your Linkedin account has been permanently deleted from the Linkedin application.

However, your profile will still appear when people type your name in search engines like Google or other apps that you integrate with your Linkedin account. This will take some time after the account deletion process until your history is completely gone.

These are the steps you can take to permanently delete your LinkedIn account. Users can also use a smartphone and apply for an account deletion process by following the steps above.