How to Delete a LinkedIn Page: Company Pages and Personal Profiles Explained
LinkedIn gives you two very different types of pages — a personal profile and a Company Page — and deleting each one follows a completely different process. Before clicking anything, it's worth understanding exactly what you're removing, because the steps, permissions, and consequences differ significantly depending on which type of page you're dealing with.
Personal Profile vs. Company Page: Know the Difference First
A personal LinkedIn profile is tied to your individual account — your name, work history, connections, and identity on the platform. Deleting it means closing your entire LinkedIn account.
A LinkedIn Company Page is a separate entity created to represent a business or organization. It can have multiple admins and exists independently of any single user's profile.
These are not interchangeable. Deleting a Company Page does not affect your personal account, and closing your personal account does not automatically remove a Company Page you administered.
How to Delete a LinkedIn Company Page 🏢
Only a Super Admin of the Company Page can delete it. If you created the page, you likely hold this role. If not, you'll need to request Super Admin access before proceeding.
Steps to delete a LinkedIn Company Page:
- Go to your Company Page while logged into LinkedIn
- Click the Admin tools dropdown at the top right of the page
- Select Page settings from the menu
- Scroll to the bottom of the settings panel
- Click Delete page
- Confirm the deletion when prompted
LinkedIn will ask you to confirm, and once deleted, the page and all its content — posts, follower counts, analytics, and employee associations — are permanently removed. There is no grace period or recovery option after confirmation.
What Happens to Employees Associated With the Page?
When a Company Page is deleted, employees who listed that company on their personal profiles will still show the job entry — but it will no longer be linked to an active Company Page. Their profiles aren't deleted or altered; only the link to the page is broken.
What If You're Not a Super Admin?
If you don't have Super Admin access, you can't delete the page directly. Your options are:
- Request Super Admin access from the current Super Admin
- If the original admin is no longer reachable, LinkedIn's support team can sometimes help — though resolution is not guaranteed and can take time
How to Delete (Close) a Personal LinkedIn Account
Deleting your personal LinkedIn account is called closing your account in LinkedIn's own terminology. This is permanent and removes your profile, connections, endorsements, recommendations, and all activity history.
Steps to close your LinkedIn personal account:
- Click your profile photo in the top navigation bar
- Select Settings & Privacy
- Go to the Account preferences section
- Scroll to find Close account
- Click Continue, then follow the prompts — LinkedIn will ask for a reason
- Enter your password to confirm
- Click Close account
⚠️ Once closed, your profile is gone. LinkedIn does give a brief window (typically a few days) where reactivation is possible simply by logging back in — but after that window closes, the deletion is final.
Before You Close: Things Worth Considering
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Connections | All connections are permanently lost |
| Recommendations | Written recommendations disappear from both sides |
| Premium subscription | Canceling separately is recommended first to avoid billing issues |
| Company Page admin | If you're the sole Super Admin, assign a new one before closing |
| Content ownership | Posts, articles, and comments are removed with the account |
If you manage a Company Page as the only Super Admin and you close your personal account without transferring that role, the Company Page may become unmanageable. LinkedIn recommends assigning another Super Admin before account closure.
Temporary Alternatives to Full Deletion
Not everyone who searches "how to delete a LinkedIn page" actually wants a permanent removal. Depending on your situation, these options may address the underlying need:
- Hiding your profile from public search: Adjustable in Privacy settings without deleting anything
- Deactivating notifications and visibility: You can limit who sees your profile and activity without closing the account
- Unfollowing all connections: Reduces the active-feed experience without losing the account
- Putting a Company Page in "draft" or unpublished mode: Removes it from public view while keeping the page intact for potential future use
These options preserve data and access while reducing your presence on the platform.
The Variables That Determine Your Path
How straightforward this process is depends on a few factors specific to your situation:
- Your role: Super Admin, regular admin, or just a page follower each have different permissions
- Account type: Free vs. LinkedIn Premium (Premium subscriptions need separate cancellation)
- Number of admins on a Company Page: Multiple admins means you need to coordinate — or simply act if you have Super Admin rights
- Whether you're on mobile or desktop: The desktop experience is more reliable for admin-level actions; the mobile app sometimes limits access to certain settings
- Regional account settings: Occasionally, LinkedIn's interface varies slightly by region, which can affect where specific options appear
The mechanics of deletion are consistent across accounts — but the specific barriers, permissions, and side effects you'll encounter depend on the exact setup you're working with.