How do I delete a group on LinkedIn mobile?

Deleting a group on LinkedIn mobile is a straightforward process that can be done right from the LinkedIn app on your mobile device. LinkedIn groups allow you to connect and engage with other professionals in your industry or with shared interests. However, over time you may find that you no longer need to be a part of a particular group. Thankfully, leaving a LinkedIn group is easy to do on mobile.

Why Would You Want to Leave a LinkedIn Group?

There are a few main reasons why you may want to remove yourself from a LinkedIn group:

• The group is no longer relevant to you
• The group has become inactive
• You are receiving too many notifications from the group
• You want to clean up your LinkedIn profile

As your career and interests evolve, you may find that you no longer need to be a member of a particular LinkedIn group that you joined previously. Leaving outdated groups can help declutter your LinkedIn feed. Additionally, some groups send out frequent notifications which can be bothersome if you are no longer an active participant in that group’s discussions. Removing yourself from the group will stop the notifications.

How to Leave a LinkedIn Group on Mobile

Leaving a group on the LinkedIn mobile app only takes a few taps. Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Open the LinkedIn app on your iPhone or Android device.
2. Tap on the “My Network” tab at the bottom.
3. Tap on the “Groups” section.
4. This will display all the LinkedIn groups you have joined. Tap on the group you want to leave.
5. Tap on the “More” icon in the top right corner (the 3 dots).
6. Select “Leave group” from the drop-down menu.
7. Confirm that you want to leave the group by tapping “Leave” again.

And that’s it! You will immediately be removed from the LinkedIn group and will stop receiving updates and notifications from that community. You can leave up to 50 LinkedIn groups per day with this method.

What Happens When You Leave a LinkedIn Group

Here is what happens after you leave a LinkedIn group:

• You will no longer see group updates in your LinkedIn feed.
• You will stop getting emails and notifications from that group.
• You will no longer be visible as a member of that group.
• Any content you posted to the group will remain there.
• You can re-join the group at any time by visiting the group page and clicking “Join group”.

Leaving a group does not delete your activity or engagement with that group. Any discussions you participated in or content you posted will still be associated with your profile unless a group manager specifically removes it. You can easily undo leaving a group by re-joining if you change your mind down the road.

Tips for Managing LinkedIn Groups

Here are some additional tips for managing your LinkedIn groups:

• Review your groups regularly to see which ones are no longer relevant to you.
• Leave groups if you are receiving too many annoying notifications.
• Turn off notifications from groups you want to stay in but are less active in.
• Don’t overload your profile by joining too many groups at once.
• Focus on quality over quantity when joining groups.

Curating your LinkedIn groups periodically can ensure your profile remains focused and organized. Try not to join every group that seems interesting at first glance. Instead, be selective and only participate in communities that align with your professional and personal goals.

How to Delete a LinkedIn Group You Created

If you are the group admin or owner, you can fully delete groups that you created from LinkedIn. Here are the steps:

1. Go to https://www.linkedin.com and log in to your account.
2. Click on “My Network” and select “Groups”
3. Click on the group you want to delete
4. Click on the “Actions” button and select “Delete group”
5. Confirm that you want to delete the group

Deleting a group you manage will:

• Remove all members
• Permanently delete all group discussions and content
• Free up the group URL to be reused
• Send a notification to all members that the group has been deleted

So only delete groups that you no longer need at all. Use caution before deleting groups you manage as there is no way to undo it.

Conclusion

Leaving unnecessary LinkedIn groups can give you a more focused and organized professional profile. On the LinkedIn mobile app, you can easily leave groups by tapping the “Leave group” option. While leaving a group removes you as a member, any past activity and content you posted will remain visible. Periodically evaluating your group memberships and pruning inactive ones can help optimize your LinkedIn presence.