How do I delete my LinkedIn Enterprise account?

LinkedIn Enterprise accounts provide businesses and organizations with additional features beyond a standard LinkedIn profile, such as advanced analytics, recruiting tools, and expanded branding options. However, if your business no longer needs these features, you may want to delete your Enterprise account.

Can I delete my LinkedIn Enterprise account?

Yes, it is possible to delete a LinkedIn Enterprise account. However, it’s important to note that deleting an Enterprise account is permanent and cannot be undone. All data associated with the account will be removed from LinkedIn’s systems and cannot be recovered.

How do I delete my LinkedIn Enterprise account?

To delete a LinkedIn Enterprise account, you need to contact LinkedIn’s customer support team. There is no self-service option to delete an Enterprise account. Here are the steps to delete an Enterprise account:

1. Log in to your Enterprise account and navigate to the “Account Center.”
2. Click on “Support” in the left sidebar.
3. Select the option for “I want to close my account.”
4. Complete and submit the form that opens, providing details on why you want to close the account.
5. A member of LinkedIn’s support team will contact you to confirm your request to delete the account.
6. Once confirmed, it takes around 2 business days for LinkedIn to fully delete the account and all associated data.

You will not be able to log back into the account once the deletion process starts. LinkedIn will notify you via email when the Enterprise account has been fully deleted.

What happens when I delete my Enterprise account?

Here’s an overview of what happens when you delete a LinkedIn Enterprise account:

• All user profiles and data associated with the account will be permanently deleted. This includes posts, pages, ads, jobs, analytics data, etc.
• The unique company/organization URL vanity name will become available to be registered by another organization.
• Admins and employees will not be able to access the account or any of its previous data.
• All paid services and subscriptions associated with the account will be canceled.
• The account will no longer appear in search results or other areas of LinkedIn.
• Employees with profiles associated with the Enterprise account will have their profiles reverted to regular personal LinkedIn profiles.

In summary, the Enterprise account along with all its data will be completely removed and no longer accessible once the deletion is complete.

What if I want to recreate the account later?

If you delete your LinkedIn Enterprise account and later decide you want to recreate it, you’ll have to start over from scratch. Some key points:

• None of the previously associated profiles, data, or settings will be restored.
• You’ll have to sign up for a new Enterprise account, choose a new vanity name/URL, rebuild your pages, etc.
• Prices and available features may have changed since your original account.
• Your new account will not have the same seniority or longevity as the old one.

For these reasons, it’s best to take time to consider whether you really want to permanently delete your Enterprise account. You may want to consider deactivating certain features first before deleting the whole account.

What are alternatives to deleting my account?

Instead of fully deleting your LinkedIn Enterprise account, consider these alternative options:

• Deactivate account – This pauses your account but retains all data. You can reactivate it later if needed.
• Downgrade to free version – Removes paid services but keeps account active.
• Transfer to new owner – Assign account to new LinkedIn member to maintain history.
• Cancel specific services – Turn off only certain features you no longer need.
• Archive old content – Hide outdated pages/posts instead of deleting.

Taking one of these steps allows you to retain the account history and makes it easier to reactivate in the future if needed. You can also download data before deactivating the account.

Can I download my account data before deleting?

Yes, before deleting your Enterprise account, LinkedIn allows you to download your company’s data for backup purposes. Here’s how:

1. Go to the Account Center and click on “Download company data.”
2. Select the data types you want to download – pages, posts, analytics, etc.
3. Enter an email address to receive download links when ready.
4. LinkedIn will email you links to download zip files for each data type selected.
5. Save and back up these zip files locally before your account is deleted.

Downloading this data can allow you to preserve important company information, analytics, and other assets before the account deletion.

What should I do if I want to keep my company page?

If you only want to delete the Enterprise account but keep your LinkedIn company page, here are some steps to take:

1. Transfer ownership of the company page to another employee’s personal LinkedIn account.
2. Remove any Enterprise-only features from the company page.
3. Switch the company page from “Official” to “Unofficial” branding.
4. Have employees continue managing the page from their personal accounts.
5. The page will remain but lose any Enterprise-level analytics or services.

This allows your company presence on LinkedIn to continue even without the Enterprise account. Just be aware you’ll lose some capabilities reserved for Enterprise accounts.

Can I get a refund if I already pre-paid for services?

If you prepaid for any job postings, recruiting services, premium subscriptions, or other LinkedIn products tied to your Enterprise account, you may be eligible for a prorated refund when you delete the account. To request a refund:

1. When submitting the account closure request, note you’re seeking a refund.
2. Specify which pre-paid services you want refunded.
3. LinkedIn will calculate the refund amount for unused services.
4. Refunds are typically issued back to the original payment method.
5. Allow 2-3 billing cycles for the refund to be fully processed.

LinkedIn does not provide refunds for any ads or services already used and benefited from. But definitely ask about refunds for prepaid items not yet used when deleting the account.

Conclusion

Deleting a LinkedIn Enterprise account is permanent, so carefully weigh this decision before moving forward. Download any data you want to retain, and consider transition options for important pages or assets. Contact LinkedIn’s customer support to initiate the account closure process. With some planning, you can delete the Enterprise account while preserving parts of your LinkedIn presence if needed.