Changing your LinkedIn monthly billing plan is a straightforward process that can be done directly through your account settings. LinkedIn offers a range of paid subscription options, from basic to premium, that provide additional features and benefits beyond the free version. Understanding the different billing plans and how to update them can help you better manage your spending on LinkedIn.
Overview of LinkedIn Billing Plans
LinkedIn offers free and paid memberships for individual users. Here is an overview of the main options:
Free Version
The free version of LinkedIn provides access to basic networking and profile features. With a free account, you can:
- Create a profile
- Connect with others
- Join groups
- Search jobs
- Follow companies
The free version is ideal for maintaining a basic presence on LinkedIn with limited engagement. It does not provide access to LinkedIn’s premium features.
Premium Career
The Premium Career subscription costs $29.99 per month when paid monthly, or $239.88 per year when paid annually. It includes:
- InMail messages for directly contacting anyone on LinkedIn
- Profile badge to stand out
- Expanded profile views
- Salary data
- Interview preparation
This plan has additional job searching and profile optimization features suited for those looking to advance their career.
Premium Business
The Premium Business subscription costs $59.99 per month when paid monthly, or $479.88 per year when paid annually. It has everything in Premium Career plus:
- Search filters
- Contact statistics
- Company profile badges
- Talent scout suggestions
- Lead and account flags
Premium Business optimizes LinkedIn for sales and recruiting outreach with expanded search and contact options.
Sales Navigator
The Sales Navigator subscription costs $79.99 per month when paid monthly, or $639.88 per year when paid annually. It includes:
- Advanced lead and account search
- Teamlink collaboration
- Auto-save leads
- Customizable sales alerts
- Unlimited InMail
Sales Navigator has LinkedIn’s most advanced tools for sales prospecting and outreach.
Recruiter Lite
The Recruiter Lite subscription costs $119.99 per month when paid monthly, or $959.88 per year when paid annually. It offers:
- Access to LinkedIn Recruiter system
- InMail messages
- Candidate profile assessments
- Basic search filters
- Hiring plan analytics
Recruiter Lite has dedicated tools for recruiter and hiring needs at an entry-level price point.
Recruiter
The Recruiter subscription costs $199.99 per month when paid monthly, or $1,599.88 per year when paid annually. It provides:
- All features of Recruiter Lite
- Advanced search filters
- Pipeline and dashboard tracking
- Team collaboration
- Custom reporting
Recruiter is LinkedIn’s most comprehensive plan for talent acquisition professionals.
These pricing tiers allow you to choose the level of access and features appropriate for your individual use, business needs or budget.
How to Change Your LinkedIn Monthly Billing Plan
If you want to change your LinkedIn monthly subscription, either downgrade, upgrade or cancel, you can easily do so through your account settings. Here are the steps:
Step 1: Visit the Settings Page
Go to your LinkedIn account settings:
- On desktop: Click your profile photo > Settings & Privacy > Settings (left sidebar)
- On mobile: Tap your profile photo > Settings & Privacy
This will bring you to your full account settings dashboard.
Step 2: Go to the Subscriptions Section
On the settings page, scroll down and click on the “Subscriptions” tab on the left sidebar. Alternatively, click on the “Purchase additional services” section on the main settings page.
Step 3: Manage Your Subscription
On the subscriptions page you will see your current LinkedIn plan with the renewal date and payment details.
To change or cancel your subscription:
- Click “Change” to switch to a different subscription tier
- Click “Cancel subscription” then “Yes” to confirm cancelling
- Click “Add subscription” to purchase a new plan as an add-on
Follow any additional on-screen steps to complete the process.
Step 4: Update Payment Method
If changing to a paid plan from free, or changing your credit card, click “Add payment method” on the subscriptions page.
Enter your new payment details and save. The new payment method will apply at your next billing cycle.
Considerations When Changing LinkedIn Monthly Billing
Here are some things to keep in mind when changing your LinkedIn subscription:
- Downgrading from paid to free will immediately remove access to premium features.
- Cancelling a paid subscription will continue access until the renewal date when it expires.
- Upgrading plans provides access to new features right away.
- You can have multiple add-on subscriptions (ex. Premium Career + Sales Navigator).
- Always review what each plan includes before making changes.
- Billing date and amount will update to reflect any subscription changes.
Monitor your usage and needs on a regular basis to determine the best LinkedIn plan for you over time.
Troubleshooting LinkedIn Billing Changes
In most cases, changing your LinkedIn billing plan is quick and problem-free. But if you run into any issues, here is some troubleshooting guidance:
Billing Not Updated
If your LinkedIn billing date or amount does not reflect your expected changes, wait 24 hours for the updates to process through the system then check again.
If it still does not show the correct billing details, contact LinkedIn customer support for assistance. There may be an error with the update that requires investigation.
Locked Out of Premium Features
When downgrading from paid to a free account, access to premium features will be removed immediately. You may need to redo certain actions, like sending InMail messages.
If you are still locked out of premium services you should have, make sure you did not accidentally cancel your entire subscription. Check your subscriptions page, then contact support if needed.
Accidentally Canceled Plan
If you accidentally canceled your LinkedIn premium subscription, contact customer support right away. Depending on your billing cycle, you may be able to reactive your previous subscription.
However, take care when reactivating plans to avoid being double-charged a renewal fee.
Contacting LinkedIn Support
If you continue experiencing issues with incorrectly applied subscription changes, you can contact LinkedIn support through:
- Online form – Fill out the billing support contact form
- Email – [email protected]
- Phone – Call 855-655-5653
Provide details on the specific problem with your billing plan changes. LinkedIn can investigate on their end and resolve the issue.
Conclusion
Changing your LinkedIn monthly billing subscription is a quick process that can be done right from your account settings. Navigate to the subscriptions page, click to change or cancel your current plan, then save the updates.
Be aware this can immediately impact access to certain features. Check that your billing details update correctly within 24 hours. Contact LinkedIn support if you encounter any problems applying your desired billing changes. Monitoring your subscription plan regularly allows you optimize costs and features based on your evolving needs.