How do I merge two LinkedIn learning accounts?

Having two LinkedIn Learning accounts can be inconvenient when trying to keep track of your learning progress and course history. Luckily, LinkedIn provides the ability to merge accounts, allowing you to consolidate your information under one account. This guide will walk you through the steps for merging accounts on both desktop and mobile.

Prerequisites for Merging Accounts

Before merging your LinkedIn Learning accounts, ensure the following:

• You have access to both accounts you want to merge.
• The primary account you want to keep is updated with your latest profile information.
• You know the login credentials for both accounts.
• You have autorized the account merge in your LinkedIn settings.

Both accounts must be authorized to merge prior to initiating the process. To authorize:

1. Go to your LinkedIn account settings.
2. Under “Merging LinkedIn accounts”, click “Authorize merging your accounts”.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the authorization.

Once authorized, you can move ahead with merging your LinkedIn Learning accounts.

Merging Accounts on Desktop

Follow these steps to merge accounts on the LinkedIn Learning desktop site:

1. Log into the primary LinkedIn Learning account you want to keep.
2. Click on your profile icon at the top right.
3. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
4. Under “Account”, click “Merge accounts”.
5. Enter the email address and password for the secondary account you want to merge.
6. Click “Merge accounts”.
7. Confirm the merge by clicking “Merge” again.

LinkedIn will merge your secondary account into your primary account. This process usually takes 2-3 business days to fully complete. Some things to note:

• Your secondary account will be closed after merging.
• You will be logged out of both accounts on all devices.
• Learning history, credits, and recommendations will be consolidated in your primary account.
• You may temporarily lose access to some courses during the merge.
• Your main profile will remain unchanged.

Once the merge is complete, you will be able to log back into your primary LinkedIn Learning account to see all your updated learning information in one place.

Merging Accounts on Mobile

Here are the steps to merge LinkedIn Learning accounts on your mobile device:

1. Open the LinkedIn Learning app on your device.
2. Tap on your profile picture in the top right.
3. Select “Settings”.
4. Tap “Merge Accounts”.
5. Enter the email and password for the account you want to merge.
6. Tap “Merge Accounts”.
7. Confirm the merge by tapping “Merge” again.

The account merge process will begin and typically takes 2-3 days to fully finalize. You will receive merge progress updates via email. Once complete, your secondary account will be closed and its data consolidated into your primary account, which you can access through the LinkedIn Learning app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions about merging LinkedIn Learning accounts:

Will my learning history be combined?

Yes, your entire learning history from both accounts will be consolidated into your primary account once the merge is complete. This includes courses watched, progress, and any certificates or recommendations earned.

Can I undo a merged account?

No, once two LinkedIn Learning accounts have been merged, they cannot be separated again. The secondary account is closed so the process cannot be reversed.

What happens to my main LinkedIn profile?

Merging your LinkedIn Learning accounts does not affect or merge your main LinkedIn profiles. Your primary LinkedIn profile remains unchanged. Only the LinkedIn Learning information gets merged.

Will I lose access to any courses?

You may temporarily lose access to some courses while accounts are merging, but you will regain access after the merge completes. No course history or progress will be lost when merging accounts.

Can I merge more than 2 accounts?

You can only merge one secondary account into a primary account at a time. If you have more than 2 accounts, you will need to repeat the merge process for each additional account.

Will my learning recommendations transfer over?

Yes, your account recommendations will be consolidated from both accounts into your primary account after merging. You won’t lose any of your learning recommendations or saved courses.

Troubleshooting Issues with Account Merging

If you encounter any issues when trying to merge LinkedIn Learning accounts, here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Make sure both accounts are authorized to merge in the account settings.
• Try logging out and back into both accounts before initiating the merge.
• Double check you are entering the correct login credentials for the secondary account.
• Verify the secondary account is active and not already merged or closed.
• Confirm the email address for your primary account is correct.
• Try merging on desktop instead of mobile or vice versa.
• Contact LinkedIn customer support for additional help.

With patience and the proper steps, you should be able to successfully merge your two LinkedIn Learning accounts. Allow sufficient time for the process to finalize.

Benefits of Merging LinkedIn Learning Accounts

While multiple accounts can be useful in some situations, there are good reasons to consolidate your information under one LinkedIn Learning profile:

• Simplified learning tracking – All your course history, progress, and recommendations will be in one place.
• Easier course access – You can find and resume all your courses under the same account.
• Complete learning profile – Certifications, grades, credits, and achievements aggregated in one profile.
• Better learning recommendations – LinkedIn can provide more tailored course suggestions with your full learning data.
• One billing account – No need to manage or switch between multiple payment profiles.

In most cases, running multiple learning accounts creates unnecessary complexity. Combining your information into a single, master account makes it easier to pick up where you left off and continue expanding your skills.

Conclusion

While LinkedIn Learning allows you to create and manage multiple accounts, merging them into one provides a much simpler learning experience. With your entire course history, progress, recommendations, and achievements consolidated in a single account, you can seamlessly track your learning journey.

If you have multiple LinkedIn Learning accounts you use, take the time to authorize and merge them together. Just follow the step-by-step instructions to combine accounts on desktop or mobile. Allow 2-3 days for LinkedIn to fully process the merge. You may temporarily lose access during the transition, but soon you will have a single account with all your up-to-date learning information.