What Happens to Your LinkedIn (Alumni Network) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Profile
Memorialize or remove
Alumni
Note group memberships
Connections
Cannot be transferred
Step-by-Step Guide
Memorialize or remove LinkedIn profile
Request memorialization of the LinkedIn profile or request removal. LinkedIn requires proof of death to process either request.
Note alumni group memberships
Document any university alumni group memberships on LinkedIn for notifying those communities.
Document Now Checklist
- LinkedIn profile URL
- Alumni groups joined
- Premium subscription status
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with LinkedIn (Alumni Network). This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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