Change your LinkedIn password from settings in under five minutes

To change your LinkedIn password, open LinkedIn on any browser, go to your profile photo in the top right, select Settings and privacy, then Sign in and security, and click Change password. You'll enter your current password once, then type your new password twice to confirm it. The change takes effect immediately across all your devices.

You don't need to log out first or re-enter your password on other devices — LinkedIn handles that automatically. If you've forgotten your current password, you can use the "Forgot password?" link on the login page instead of going through settings.

Key Takeaways

  • The settings menu is in your profile photo dropdown in the top right corner of any LinkedIn page.
  • Your new password must be at least 6 characters and should include uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols for security.
  • LinkedIn will log you out of all other sessions after you change your password, so you may need to sign in again on your phone or other devices.
  • If you can't remember your current password, use the forgot password link on the login page rather than trying to change it from settings.

Step-by-step: where to find the password change option

Start by going to LinkedIn.com and signing in if you're not already logged in. Look for your profile photo in the top right corner of the page — it's usually a small circular image. Click on it to open a dropdown menu.

In that menu, find and click Settings and privacy. This opens a new page with several sections on the left side. Look for the section labeled Sign in and security and click it. You'll see several options including "Change password" — click that link.

LinkedIn will ask you to confirm your identity by entering your current password. Type it in and click Continue. This is a security step to make sure you're really the account owner.

Creating a strong new password

After you enter your current password, you'll see two blank fields: one for your new password and one to confirm it. LinkedIn requires passwords to be at least 6 characters long, but longer passwords are harder to crack. Aim for at least 12 characters if you can remember it.

A strong password includes uppercase letters (A-Z), lowercase letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and symbols like ! @ # $ % or &. For example, "BlueSky2024!" is stronger than "password123". Avoid using your name, birthdate, or words that appear in a dictionary. Type your new password in the first field, then type it again in the second field to make sure you didn't make a typo.

Click Save or Change password (the button text varies slightly). LinkedIn will confirm that your password has been changed and may ask you to sign in again.

What happens after you change your password

Your new password takes effect immediately. LinkedIn automatically logs you out of all other active sessions on different devices — so if you were signed in on your phone, tablet, or another computer, you'll be signed out there. This is a security feature that prevents someone else from using your account if they somehow got access to an old session.

The next time you use LinkedIn on another device, you'll need to sign in with your new password. You won't be able to use your old password anywhere. If you use LinkedIn's mobile app, you may need to sign out and sign back in manually rather than waiting for the automatic logout.

If you've forgotten your current password

If you can't remember your current password, you can't use the settings method above. Instead, go to LinkedIn.com and look for the Sign in button. Below the password field, click Forgot password?

LinkedIn will ask for the email address or phone number associated with your account. Enter it and click Search. LinkedIn will send a password reset link to that email or phone number. Click the link in the message, and you'll be able to create a new password without entering the old one. This process usually takes a few minutes.

Changing your password on the LinkedIn mobile app

The mobile app doesn't have a dedicated password change screen. Instead, open the app, tap the profile icon at the bottom (usually labeled "Me"), then tap the gear icon for settings. Look for Sign in and security or Account depending on your phone's operating system. Some versions of the app will direct you to LinkedIn's website to change your password rather than doing it in the app itself.

If the app doesn't show a password change option, the easiest route is to open LinkedIn in your phone's web browser instead and follow the steps above. The browser version works the same way on phones as it does on computers.

Security tips after changing your password

Once you've changed your password, don't share it with anyone — not even LinkedIn support staff. LinkedIn employees will never ask for your password. If someone claiming to be from LinkedIn asks for it, that's a scam.

If you think someone else accessed your account, change your password right away and check your email settings to make sure no forwarding rules were added. You can also review your login history in the Sign in and security section to see where and when your account was accessed. If you see logins from places you don't recognize, that's a sign your account may have been compromised.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I change my LinkedIn password?

LinkedIn doesn't require you to change your password on any schedule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another site that was hacked, or if you haven't changed it in over a year. Using a unique password for LinkedIn that you don't use anywhere else reduces the need to change it frequently.

Will changing my password delete my LinkedIn messages or connections?

No. Changing your password only affects how you sign in. Your profile, messages, connections, and all other account data stay exactly the same. The only thing that changes is that you'll need to use your new password the next time you sign in.

What if I change my password and then forget the new one?

Use the "Forgot password?" link on the LinkedIn login page. You'll receive a reset link at your email address or phone number, and you can create another new password. You don't need to remember the old password to do this.

Can I change my password on LinkedIn if I signed up with Google or Facebook?

If you signed up using Google or Facebook login, you don't have a LinkedIn password to change. Instead, change the password on your Google or Facebook account. The next time you sign into LinkedIn, use the same Google or Facebook login method.

Does LinkedIn notify me when someone changes my password?

LinkedIn sends a notification to your email address when your password is changed, but only if the change was made from an unrecognized device or location. If you change it from your usual computer or phone, you may not get a notification. Check your email if you're unsure whether a password change was legitimate.