When you send messages or make purchases on LinkedIn, you may be wondering if LinkedIn provides receipts or confirmation of your actions. The answer depends on the specific activity.
Sending InMail messages
LinkedIn does provide receipts when you send InMail messages. InMail is LinkedIn’s internal messaging system that allows you to contact other members directly, even if you’re not connected.
When you send an InMail message, the recipient gets the message in their LinkedIn inbox. You as the sender will receive a receipt confirming that the message was sent. This receipt is sent to your primary email address associated with your LinkedIn account.
The receipt will contain information such as:
- Date and time the InMail was sent
- Name of the recipient
- Subject line of the InMail message
Having the receipt is useful in case you need to follow up or confirm that a connection received your message. LinkedIn does not provide read receipts for InMail, so the send receipt is the only confirmation you will get.
Making purchases
If you make any purchases on LinkedIn such as premium subscriptions, job ads, or other paid services, you will receive an emailed receipt confirming your payment.
The receipt will contain details like:
- Date and time of purchase
- Description of item purchased
- Amount paid
- Billing information
Holding on to these receipts is important for tracking your LinkedIn expenses for accounting purposes. The receipts also serve as your proof of purchase in case you need to reference them later.
Interacting with LinkedIn Pages
When you follow, like, comment on or otherwise interact with LinkedIn Pages, you will not receive confirmations or receipts. LinkedIn does not send receipts for these types of engagements.
For example, if you follow a company’s LinkedIn Page, you will not get an emailed receipt confirming you now follow that Page. However, you will be able to see that you follow the Page when you visit their LinkedIn profile.
Endorsing connections
LinkedIn also does not provide receipts or confirmations when you endorse your connections for skills and expertise. The user you endorse will get a notification of your endorsement, but you as the endorser will not receive any receipt.
You can view endorsements you’ve given and received on your LinkedIn profile, but will not get individual confirmation receipts for each one.
Joining LinkedIn Groups
When you join a LinkedIn Group, either by requesting to join or by accepting an invite, you will not receive any confirmation message or receipt from LinkedIn.
To see the Groups you have joined, you can visit your profile and view the Groups section. But LinkedIn will not send emailed receipts when you join, leave or get added to Groups.
Deleting messages and connections
If you delete an InMail message that you sent or remove a connection, LinkedIn does not provide confirmations or receipts for those actions. The user impacted will be able to see you deleted the message or removed the connection, but you will not get notified.
Summary
In summary:
- LinkedIn does send receipts for InMail messages and purchases
- LinkedIn does not send receipts for interactions with Pages, endorsements, Groups, or deleting messages/connections
The only receipts you can expect to receive from LinkedIn will be for direct transactions like InMail and paid services. Other engagements on the platform generally do not trigger receipts or confirmations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LinkedIn send a receipt when you send an InMail?
Yes, LinkedIn will send an email receipt to the sender when an InMail message is sent. The receipt contains details like recipient, date, and InMail subject line.
Do you get a receipt when you purchase a LinkedIn subscription?
Yes, LinkedIn sends emailed receipts any time you make a purchase like premium subscriptions or job ads. The receipt contains information like date, amount paid, and billing details.
Can you get receipts for following Pages or joining Groups?
No, LinkedIn does not send receipts or confirmations when you follow a Page or join a Group. You can view your followers and Groups on your profile.
Does LinkedIn confirm when you endorse someone or get endorsed?
No, you do not get receipts or confirmations for giving or receiving endorsements on LinkedIn. The endorsements appear on profiles but without emailed receipts.
How can I see InMails I have sent to someone?
Your InMail send receipts will contain details of messages you sent. You can also see InMails under the My Network tab in your account. Recipients can see InMails you sent them in their inbox.
Using Receipts for Record Keeping
The receipts LinkedIn provides for InMail and purchases can be useful for record keeping and accounting purposes. Here are some ways to leverage them:
Save receipts
Save InMail and payment receipts by downloading them from your email or forwarding to a separate folder. This creates documentation for your records.
| Receipt Type | Record Keeping Purpose |
|---|---|
| InMail | Track communications sent to prospects or clients |
| Premium subscription | Document business expenses for taxes |
| Job ads | Calculate recruiting costs |
Review periodically
Review your saved LinkedIn receipts on a regular basis, such as monthly or quarterly. This helps identify trends or monitor spending over time.
Match against statements
Compare LinkedIn InMail and payment receipts against any account statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Tax documentation
Retain LinkedIn receipts with other tax documents to back up any eligible business expenses reported to tax authorities.
Automating Receipt Management
Managing numerous LinkedIn receipts for InMails, job ads, and subscriptions can be time consuming. Automating the organization and storage of these receipts can help optimize the process.
Use receipt tracking apps
Apps like Expensify automatically capture receipts from email and store them for reporting. This simplifies compiling LinkedIn receipts.
Apply OCR scanning
OCR technology can scan and extract key data from LinkedIn receipts for easier tracking and reporting.
Tag and label systematically
Tag LinkedIn receipts by type and date to make it easier to search and filter receipts when needed.
Integrate with accounting software
Some accounting systems let you sync LinkedIn receipts for seamless tracking of tax-deductible expenses.
Key Takeaways
- LinkedIn only provides receipts for InMail messages and purchases, not other engagements.
- Receipts can be valuable for record keeping and accounting purposes.
- Organizing and automating receipt management helps streamline the process.
Understanding LinkedIn’s receipt practices can help individuals and businesses track expenses and communications for tax and billing needs.
Optimizing receipt management makes it easier to leverage the receipts that LinkedIn does provide for essential documentation.