LinkedIn — Complete Help Guide (Step-by-Step)
Below is a detailed, practical walkthrough for the most common LinkedIn issues.
How to Contact LinkedIn Support (General Issues)
On Desktop
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Go to linkedin.com
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Click your Profile picture (top right)
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Click Help
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Select Help Center
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Scroll down and click Contact us
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Choose your issue category
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Fill out the form and submit
On Mobile App
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Open the LinkedIn app
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Tap your Profile picture
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Tap Settings
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Scroll to Help Center
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Select your issue
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Tap Contact us
You’ll receive responses in:
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Email
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Or LinkedIn Support Inbox
Account Recovery (Forgot Password / Can't Log In)
Forgot Password
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Go to login page
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Click Forgot password?
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Enter email or phone number
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Click Reset password
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Check email for reset link
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Create new password
If Your Account Is Hacked
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Select “My account has been compromised”
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Fill out identity verification form
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Upload requested ID (if asked)
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Wait for response (usually 1–5 days)
Change password on your email too.
Reporting Fake Profiles, Harassment, or Scams
Report a Profile
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Go to the person’s profile
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Click More (⋯)
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Select Report/Block
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Choose reason (fake account, harassment, spam)
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Submit
Restricted or Suspended Account
If LinkedIn restricted your account:
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Try logging in
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You’ll see a restriction notice
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Click Appeal
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Submit requested documents
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Wait for review
Common reasons:
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Using automation tools
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Sending too many connection requests
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Fake information
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Violating community policies
Deleting or Closing Your LinkedIn Account
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Click Profile picture
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Go to Settings & Privacy
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Click Account Preferences
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Select Close account
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Choose reason
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Confirm password
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Submit
You have 14 days to reopen it.
LinkedIn Premium Support
If you have Premium:
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Go to Help Center
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Select Contact us
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Premium members may get:
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Faster response
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Live chat (when available)
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