LinkedIn Premium subscriptions allow users to unlock additional features on the platform beyond the free version. The settings to manage your LinkedIn Premium subscription can be found in a few places depending on what you need to do.
Checking your current LinkedIn Premium subscription
To view your current LinkedIn Premium subscription status and settings:
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of your LinkedIn homepage.
- Click on the “Premium” tab in the dropdown menu.
This will take you to your LinkedIn Premium page. Here you can see:
- What type of Premium account you have (Career, Business, Sales, or Recruiting)
- When your subscription expires
- Your payment method and billing details
- Your Premium subscription benefits
This page allows you to view your current subscription status, as well as manage your payment method and billing details.
Upgrading or changing your LinkedIn Premium subscription
To upgrade, downgrade, or change your LinkedIn Premium subscription:
- Follow steps 1-2 above to navigate to your Premium page.
- Click “Change” next to your current subscription.
- You will be taken to a page listing all the Premium subscription options.
- Select the subscription you want to change to.
- Follow the prompts to complete the upgrade/change.
This will allow you to seamlessly upgrade from a free account to a paid Premium account, downgrade from a higher-level Premium to a lower one, or switch between the different types of Premium subscriptions.
Cancelling your LinkedIn Premium subscription
If you want to cancel your LinkedIn Premium subscription altogether:
- Follow steps 1-2 to access your Premium page.
- Click “Cancel subscription” towards the bottom of the page.
- Follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation.
Cancelling will immediately stop your subscription and any future billing. You will continue to have access to your Premium benefits until the end of your current billing cycle.
Managing Premium payment settings
To update your LinkedIn Premium payment method or billing details:
- Go to your Premium page using steps 1-2.
- Click “Payment settings” towards the bottom of the page.
- Choose whether you want to edit your payment method or billing details.
- Follow the prompts to save any changes.
This allows you to update the credit card or Paypal account tied to your Premium subscription, or change the billing address.
Viewing billing history and invoices
To see your past LinkedIn Premium charges and download invoices:
- Navigate to your Premium page.
- Scroll down and click “Order history.”
- You will see a list of your past Premium subscription charges.
- Click the download icon next to any charge to view or save the invoice as a PDF.
Reviewing your billing history makes it easy to track your LinkedIn Premium costs over time. The downloadable invoices provide helpful records for accounting purposes.
Getting help with your LinkedIn Premium subscription
If you need any assistance managing your LinkedIn Premium settings, LinkedIn provides several support options:
- Help Center articles – LinkedIn has extensive Premium help pages that provide walkthroughs, troubleshooting, and instructions for all subscription-related tasks.
- Chat support – Premium members can access direct chat support through the “Get help” link on their Premium page. This provides live assistance with any subscription issues.
- Email support – Send an email to LinkedIn customer service for help with your Premium account. Expect a response within 24 hours.
- Phone support – LinkedIn provides regional phone numbers that Premium members can call for immediate assistance during business hours.
Using LinkedIn support can help resolve any problems managing your Premium subscription or settings much faster.
Conclusion
LinkedIn Premium provides professional users with a powerful set of advanced tools and features. To get the most value from a Premium subscription, it’s important to know how to access and manage your subscription settings.
The main options are located under the “Premium” tab associated with your profile. This gives you the ability to:
- Check your current subscription status.
- Upgrade, downgrade, or change plans.
- Cancel your subscription.
- Update payment details.
- View billing history.
Taking advantage of these settings gives you full control over your Premium membership. And LinkedIn’s customer support team is available to help with any questions or issues. So you can optimize the value of Premium for connecting with new opportunities.