How to Delete a Post on LinkedIn: A Complete Guide
Cleaning up your LinkedIn presence is straightforward once you know where to look — but the exact steps vary depending on which device you're using, what type of content you posted, and how old the post is. Here's everything you need to know.
What Happens When You Delete a LinkedIn Post?
Deleting a post on LinkedIn removes it permanently and immediately from your profile and your connections' feeds. There is no archive, no trash folder, and no undo option. Once it's gone, it's gone — so it's worth being certain before you tap that delete button.
This applies to:
- Standard text posts
- Photo or video posts
- Article reposts (shares of someone else's content)
- Polls you created
- Document uploads
One important distinction: if you shared someone else's post rather than created original content, deleting your share only removes your version — the original post stays intact on the author's profile.
How to Delete a LinkedIn Post on Desktop 🖥️
- Go to linkedin.com and sign in to your account.
- Navigate to your profile page or your home feed and locate the post you want to remove.
- Click the three dots (•••) in the upper-right corner of the post.
- Select "Delete post" from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted.
The post disappears immediately. If you're having trouble finding an older post, go directly to your profile page and scroll through your Activity section — it aggregates everything you've published.
How to Delete a LinkedIn Post on Mobile (iOS and Android) 📱
The mobile process is nearly identical, with minor interface differences depending on your operating system version:
- Open the LinkedIn app on your phone or tablet.
- Tap your profile photo in the top-left corner to access your profile.
- Scroll to the Activity section and tap "See all activity" to view your posts.
- Find the post you want to delete.
- Tap the three dots (•••) in the upper-right corner of the post.
- Tap "Delete post" and confirm.
If you can't see the three-dot menu on a post, it's usually a sign that you don't own that content — meaning you've commented on or reacted to someone else's post rather than created your own.
Deleting LinkedIn Articles vs. Regular Posts
LinkedIn has two distinct content formats that work differently under the hood:
| Content Type | Where to Find It | Delete Option |
|---|---|---|
| Standard post (text, photo, video) | Home feed or Profile Activity | Three-dot menu → Delete post |
| LinkedIn Article (long-form) | Profile → Articles section | Edit article → Three-dot menu → Delete |
| Shared/reposted content | Home feed or Profile Activity | Three-dot menu → Delete post |
| Poll | Home feed or Profile Activity | Three-dot menu → Delete post |
LinkedIn Articles are a separate publishing format — longer, formatted pieces similar to blog posts. To delete one, you need to open the article first, then look for the three-dot menu within the article editor itself. The process takes a couple of extra steps compared to deleting a standard post.
Why You Might Not See the Delete Option
A few common reasons the delete option doesn't appear:
- You're viewing someone else's post — you can only delete content you created.
- The post was made by a LinkedIn Page you manage — you'll need to switch into the Page admin view to delete it.
- App or browser cache issues — refreshing the page or restarting the app usually resolves this.
- Account permissions — if you're a secondary admin on a Company Page, your deletion rights may be restricted by the Page owner.
Deleting Posts from a LinkedIn Company Page
If you manage a LinkedIn Company Page, the process differs slightly:
- Navigate to your Company Page (accessible from the left sidebar under "Pages").
- Find the post in your Page feed or under the Posts section in your admin dashboard.
- Click the three dots (•••) on the post.
- Select "Delete post" and confirm.
Only Super Admins and Content Admins have deletion rights on Company Pages by default. If you're a lower-tier admin role, you may need to contact the page's Super Admin.
What About Editing Instead of Deleting?
LinkedIn does allow post editing — which can be useful if the issue is a typo, a broken link, or slightly inaccurate information rather than a need to remove the post entirely. Edited posts show a small "Edited" label visible to viewers, so it's not invisible, but it avoids losing engagement (likes, comments, shares) that may have already accumulated on the original.
Whether editing or deleting makes more sense depends on why you want the content gone — a factual error might call for an edit, while content that's genuinely off-brand or professionally sensitive typically warrants full deletion.
The Variables That Affect Your Situation
How straightforward the deletion process feels in practice depends on a few things specific to your setup:
- Whether you post primarily on mobile or desktop — the interface is slightly different on each
- Whether you're managing personal content or a brand Page — Page admin roles add a layer of complexity
- How old the content is — older posts can be buried deep in your Activity feed and take time to locate
- Whether you're dealing with articles or standard posts — articles require extra navigation steps
For most users managing a personal profile and standard posts, deletion takes under thirty seconds. For those handling Company Pages or a large volume of historical content, the same task can involve more navigation and, in some cases, coordination with other admins.