How do I recover my LinkedIn password?

Having trouble accessing your LinkedIn account because you forgot your password? Don’t worry, it happens to all of us. Recovering your LinkedIn password is a straightforward process that can be done in just a few steps.

Reset Your LinkedIn Password

The easiest way to recover your LinkedIn password is to reset it. Here’s how:

1. Go to the LinkedIn login page at www.linkedin.com/login.
2. Click on “Forgot password?” below the password field.
3. Enter the email address associated with your LinkedIn account and click Reset Password.
4. LinkedIn will send you an email with instructions to reset your password.
5. Open the email and click on the Reset Password link.
6. On the Reset Password page, enter a new password and click Reset Password.
7. Your LinkedIn password has now been reset. Use your new password to log in.

Resetting your password through the forgot password flow is the fastest way to get back into your LinkedIn account. It’s usually completed within a few minutes, as long as you have access to the email address on file.

Reset Password Through Account Recovery

If you no longer have access to the email on your LinkedIn account, you can recover your account and reset the password through LinkedIn’s account recovery process.

Here are the steps:

1. Go to the LinkedIn login page and click “Forgot password?”
2. On the next page, click “Recover your account.”
3. Enter your LinkedIn username or the email address on your account.
4. LinkedIn will prompt you to confirm your identity by entering codes sent to your email or phone number on file. If you no longer have access to these, you can request alternate codes.
5. Once your identity is confirmed, LinkedIn will prompt you to reset your password.
6. Enter and confirm your new password and click Reset Password.

Going through full account recovery takes longer because LinkedIn needs to verify your identity before letting you reset your password. But it gives you a way to get back into your account even if you’ve lost access to your email and phone number originally associated with your account.

Retrieve Your Username

If you don’t remember your LinkedIn username, use these steps to retrieve it:

1. Go to the LinkedIn login page and click “Forgot password?”
2. On the next page, click “Forgot username?”
3. Enter the email address associated with your account and click Continue.
4. LinkedIn will send you an email with your username.

Once you have your username, you can reset your password through the standard forgot password flow.

Get Password Reset Help

If you’ve tried both resetting your password and account recovery but are still unable to get into your LinkedIn account, you can get help through LinkedIn’s support options:

• Contact customer service. LinkedIn has a customer service team you can reach for additional help recovering your password. Contact them through their help center.
• Try automated password reset. LinkedIn also offers an automated password reset tool you can try as a last resort. Just enter your info and it will use an alternate verification method to reset your password.
• Request account deletion. If you have absolutely no way to recover your account, you can request LinkedIn delete the account entirely so you can start fresh.

LinkedIn’s customer support can assist with complicated password reset cases involving compromised or inaccessible accounts. They have additional tools to verify identity and restore access.

Best Practices for LinkedIn Password Recovery

To avoid being locked out of your LinkedIn account, follow these password best practices:

• Use a strong, unique password that would be difficult for others to guess.
• Enable two-factor authentication for extra login security.
• Keep your profile information up to date, especially your email and phone number.
• Don’t use the same password across multiple accounts or sites.
• Store passwords securely using a password manager.
• Monitor account activity for unauthorized access attempts.

Following strong password hygiene makes it less likely you’ll ever be locked out of your account. But if you do get locked out, resetting your LinkedIn password is a quick and easy process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions about recovering your LinkedIn password:

How long does it take to reset my LinkedIn password?

If you reset your password through the standard forgot password flow, it usually takes just a few minutes to set a new password and regain account access. Resetting through full account recovery can take a few hours due to the identity verification process.

What if I don’t have access to my email or phone number on file?

You can go through LinkedIn’s account recovery process and use alternate contact info to verify your identity. LinkedIn will send codes to your alternate email or phone number to confirm it’s really you trying to reset your password.

Can someone else reset my LinkedIn password?

No, LinkedIn’s password reset process is designed to only allow the account owner to reset their password. anyone attempting to reset your password would need access to your personal email or phone number to get the verification code.

I don’t remember my username. How do I find it?

You can easily retrieve your forgotten LinkedIn username by entering the email on your account through LinkedIn’s username recovery process. LinkedIn will send you an email with your username.

What if I think my LinkedIn account has been hacked?

If you see suspicious activity on your account, change your password immediately and enable two-factor authentication if you haven’t already. You can also contact LinkedIn support to lock your account while investigating unauthorized access.

Conclusion

Resetting your LinkedIn password is a quick and straightforward process. By using the forgot password flow, account recovery, or contacting customer support, you can easily regain access to your account even if you forget your password. Keep your account info current, use strong passwords, and enable two-factor authentication to avoid being locked out of LinkedIn.