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How to Remove Content or Personal Information From LinkedIn
You can hide or close your own LinkedIn profile, report fake profiles using your name or photo, and ask LinkedIn about data it holds about you.
Quick facts
- Help pageLinkedIn Help
- CostFree
- VerificationAccount login or report form
- Account neededOnly to delete your own content
- Processing timeReports are usually reviewed within days
- Last reviewedOctober 2026
Step by step
How to get content removed from LinkedIn
- Limit public visibilityIn Settings, edit your public profile so it is hidden from search engines or shows minimal details.
- Close your accountTo remove your profile entirely, use Settings > Account preferences > Close account.
- Report fake profilesReport any profile using your name, photo, or work history, and choose that it is pretending to be you.
- Request your dataUse LinkedIn’s data privacy request options to access or delete data it holds about you.
- Clean up searchGoogle may show your old profile until it recrawls; use Refresh Outdated Content if needed.
What LinkedIn shows about you
- Name, photo, and headline
- Work history and education
- Connections and activity
After you opt out
- Search your name on the platform and in Google to confirm the content is gone.
- If Google still shows a removed LinkedIn page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool.
- Keep screenshots and report confirmation numbers in case you need to appeal.
- Tighten your privacy settings so less of your information is public going forward.
FAQ
LinkedIn opt-out FAQ
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