What Happens to Your LinkedIn Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Deadline
Cancel Premium ASAP
Difficulty
Easy
Key Info
Profile can be memorialised
Step-by-Step Guide
Download LinkedIn data
Go to Settings → Data Privacy → Get a copy of your data. Export connections, posts, and profile info.
Estimated time: 10-20 min
Cancel Premium subscription
Note your LinkedIn Premium subscription status so executor can cancel it.
Estimated time: 5 min
Family requests memorialisation
Family contacts LinkedIn with Death Certificate to memorialise or remove the profile.
Document Now Checklist
- LinkedIn profile URL
- Account email
- Premium subscription status
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with LinkedIn. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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