How To Delete Duplicate LinkedIn Accounts
Do you have MORE THAN ONE LinkedIn account?
Uh. Oh.
This could cause a lot of confusion for your connections.
Will the REAL YOU please stand up?
Deleting that second (or third, or fourth) LinkedIn account is fairly straightforward.
Leslie Hughes is a LinkedIn Optimization Specialist, Professor of Social Media, Corporate Trainer and Principal of PUNCH!media
Here’s how:
When possible, merge the accounts.
Click here: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/1275?lang=enIf you have the original email and password, delete the duplicate account.
- In the top right of your homepage and select Privacy & Settings (you’ll have to enter your password in again)
- Click the Account Preferences link.
- Click on Account Management
- Click on Close Account.
If you cannot remember the email addresses you used, and cannot obtain your password, follow the instructions found on LinkedIn.com, visit
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Leslie Hughes is a LinkedIn Optimization Specialist, Professor of Social Media, Corporate Trainer and Principal of PUNCH!media
Leslie was called a “Social Media Guru” by CBC Radio and has been working in digital marketing since 1997 and founded PUNCH!media in 2009. PUNCH!media clients include The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and TVO.
PUNCH!media’s goal is to empower through education and help executives gain confidence in their online presence so you convert higher-paying clients.
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