How do I delete LinkedIn messages after 60 minutes?

LinkedIn allows users to delete messages for up to 60 minutes after sending them. After 60 minutes, messages can no longer be deleted. Here are the steps to delete a LinkedIn message within 60 minutes of sending it:

Deleting messages from the LinkedIn website

1. Log into your LinkedIn account on the website.
2. In the top navbar, click “Messaging” to access your messages.
3. Locate the message you want to delete and hover over it. A trash can icon will appear.
4. Click on the trash can icon to delete the message.
5. A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm that you want to delete the message. Click “Delete”.

This will permanently delete the message so the recipient can no longer view it.

Deleting messages from the LinkedIn mobile app

1. Open the LinkedIn app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on the “My Network” tab at the bottom.
3. Tap on the “Messages” icon at the top right to access your conversations.
4. Locate the conversation containing the message you want to delete. Tap on the conversation.
5. Press and hold on the message you want to delete. A menu will pop up.
6. Select “Delete” to permanently delete the message.

The steps are similar whether you’re using an iOS or Android device. Again, this will prevent the recipient from seeing the message.

What happens when you delete a message on LinkedIn?

When you delete a LinkedIn message within 60 minutes:

• The message is permanently deleted from your inbox and the recipient’s inbox.
• The recipient will no longer be able to view or respond to the deleted message.
• There is no record or notification that the message was deleted. It simply disappears.
• Deleted messages cannot be recovered or undeleted.

Essentially, it’s like the message never existed in the first place. This allows you to remove regrettable or unintended messages before the recipient has a chance to see them.

Why does LinkedIn limit message deletion to 60 minutes?

LinkedIn has implemented the 60 minute message deletion window to balance message privacy with message permanence. Here are some of the reasons behind the time limit:

• Allows users to quickly delete unintended or embarrassing messages before causing issues.
• Prevents confusion if messages start disappearing without notice from a conversation.
• Discourages spam or harassing messages that could get deleted without a trace later.
• Promotes more thoughtful messaging instead of impulsive or knee-jerk reactions.
• Maintains a record of communications and meaningful conversations on the platform.

The 60 minutes gives enough time to notice a mistake, while still maintaining the integrity and history of conversations long-term.

What to do if you need to delete a message after 60 minutes

If more than 60 minutes have passed, you can no longer delete a message you’ve sent on LinkedIn. However, here are some options if you need to remove a message:

• Report the message – You can report your own message to LinkedIn by flagging it as spam or abuse. LinkedIn may then remove the problematic message.
• Block the recipient – Blocking the recipient will remove their ability to see your message or contact you further.
• Cancel the connection – For 1st degree connections, canceling the connection will prevent further messaging between you.
• Delete your account – As a last resort, you can delete your LinkedIn account to remove all messages, but this should only be done with great consideration.

Keep in mind these actions will also delete all other messages between you and the recipient or remove your profile and network entirely.

Tips for using LinkedIn message deletion responsibly

While the 60 minute message deletion window provides useful flexibility, it should be used responsibly. Here are some tips:

• Be cautious in sending emotional or impulsive messages that you may later regret.
• If deleting a message, ask yourself if it could be perceived as deceptive by the recipient.
• Avoid deleting messages that contain important information others may need.
• Use the feature for quick corrections, not hiding entire conversations.
• Let recipients know if you deleted a message and why to avoid confusion.
• Keep in mind your messages still leave a footprint up to 60 minutes.

Overall, maintain open and transparent communication. Don’t rely on message deletion as a way to cover up inappropriate behavior.

Does LinkedIn notify someone if you delete a message?

No, LinkedIn does not send any notification when you delete a message within 60 minutes. The message simply disappears from the conversation thread.

Recipients have no indication that a message has been deleted. There are no traces left behind or logs kept. For all intents and purposes, it appears the message was never sent in the first place.

This allows you to quickly remove messages that you regret or were sent erroneously. But again, caution should be exercised to avoid confusing or deceiving recipients.

Can you recover a deleted LinkedIn message?

Unfortunately, no. Once a LinkedIn message has been deleted within the 60 minute window, there is no built-in way to recover or unsend that message.

Because message deletion is designed to completely remove content, LinkedIn does not keep any records, archives, or backups of deleted messages.

The only way a deleted message could potentially be recovered is if the recipient took a screenshot before it was deleted. But this is unlikely given the short deletion window.

So be absolutely certain before hitting delete, because it’s impossible to retrieve deleted messages later.

Does deleting LinkedIn messages remove them from the recipient’s inbox?

Yes, when you delete a LinkedIn message within 60 minutes, it is removed from both your inbox and the recipient’s inbox. Neither party will be able to view or respond to deleted messages.

Essentially, deleting a LinkedIn message erases it from the conversation thread entirely. It disappears for both you and the recipient.

This allows you to quickly prevent the recipient from seeing the message before they’ve had a chance to view it and respond.

However, after 60 minutes have passed, message deletion only removes the message from your inbox. The recipient will still be able to see and respond to the message if it was already viewed.

Can the LinkedIn message deletion limit be increased or removed?

Currently, LinkedIn does not allow users to extend or disable the 60 minute message deletion window. This limit is hardcoded into their platform.

The rationale is that completely free and open deletion could be abused by sending harassing messages or spreading misinformation and then deleting evidence before it’s noticed.

There are also concerns around maintaining records of communication and avoiding confusion if messages start disappearing without notice.

For these reasons, LinkedIn is unlikely to grant users the ability to delete messages older than 60 minutes or remove the time limit entirely. The window provides a balance between flexibility and accountability.

Third-party tools to delete LinkedIn messages

While LinkedIn itself does not allow deleting messages beyond 60 minutes, some third-party tools claim to offer this extended capability:

• Social Media Cleaner – Browser extension that can purportedly bulk delete old LinkedIn messages.
• Statusbrew – Social media management tool that says it can delete any LinkedIn message.
• Social Book Post Manager – App that provides LinkedIn message moderation features, including deletion.

However, use caution with third-party message deletion tools, as they may violate LinkedIn’s terms of service if abusing the platform’s protocols and APIs.

In summary

• LinkedIn allows messages to be deleted within 60 minutes of sending.
• Deleted messages disappear entirely and cannot be recovered.
• Recipients are not notified when a message is deleted.
• You cannot increase the 60 minute deletion window within LinkedIn.
• Exercising responsible judgement is important when deleting messages.
• Third party tools may help delete older messages, but tread carefully.

Hope this guide gives you the information needed to wisely manage message deletion on LinkedIn and correct mistakes with minimal disruption. Use the flexibility judiciously!