If you want to take a break without deleting your profile, learning how to hibernate a LinkedIn account lets you temporarily hide your account.
Hibernate your LinkedIn account
In LinkedIn:
- Open LinkedIn
- Click on your profile icon
- Go to Settings & Privacy
- Click on Account preferences
- Select Hibernate account
- Choose a reason (optional)
- Enter your password
- Click Hibernate account
→ Your account will be temporarily hidden
What happens when you hibernate
- Your profile becomes invisible to others
- Messages and connections are saved
- You won’t receive notifications
- You can reactivate anytime by logging in
When to use hibernation
- Taking a break from LinkedIn
- Reducing distractions
- Maintaining your data without deleting it
Quick tip
If you plan to return later, hibernation is better than deleting your account since all your data stays safe and saved.
