Merge LinkedIn accounts - how it works

If you have multiple accounts on LinkedIn, you can merge them. In this practical tip, we will show you how to proceed and tell you what there is to consider.

How to merge two LinkedIn accounts

You may have created a LinkedIn account in the past that you no longer actively use. If contacts are saved on this, it may make sense to merge your old account with your new account. Here's how to do it:

1. Log in to LinkedIn in the account you want to keep.
2. Then click on "you" below your profile picture and select "Settings & data protection" in the "Account" area.
3. Go to Account Management on the left and click on "Merge LinkedIn Accounts".
4. Make sure that you are logged in with the account you want to keep, and then enter the access data for the second LinkedIn account.
5. Read the information and then confirm with "Merge accounts". Your account will be deleted within 24 hours and you will receive an email about your request.

You have to take this into account when merging LinkedIn accounts

There are a few things to consider when merging LinkedIn accounts:

• Always make sure you log in with the account you want to keep. The contacts of the old account will be moved to your active LinkedIn account when they are merged.
• Before merging, double-check that you have selected the correct account as you cannot undo this step.
• You can also merge more than two accounts, but you have to do this one after the other because you can only merge two accounts at a time.