LinkedIn can be a great platform for networking and making professional connections. However, over time your LinkedIn inbox may become cluttered with notifications and messages that you no longer wish to receive. Unsubscribing from LinkedIn emails allows you to take control over your inbox and minimize distractions.
There are a few different ways to unsubscribe from LinkedIn emails depending on the type of messages you want to stop receiving. In this article, we’ll go over the steps for unsubscribing from all LinkedIn emails including notifications, group updates, and messages from connections.
Unsubscribe from LinkedIn Notifications
LinkedIn sends various types of notifications by default to keep you updated on activity happening on your account and in your network. You can easily unsubscribe from LinkedIn notifications in your account settings. Here’s how:
- Log into your LinkedIn account on a desktop browser.
- Click on the Me icon at the top right and select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.
- On the Settings page, click on Communications in the left sidebar.
- Under the Email Preferences section, click Manage email preferences.
- On the Email Preferences page, go through each notification type such as Mentions, Profile Updates, Group Updates, etc. Click the toggle for each one to switch the setting to Off or unselect the checkbox next to it to stop receiving that email notification.
- Make sure to click Save at the bottom of the page to apply your new email preferences.
Once you’ve made these changes, you’ll stop receiving LinkedIn’s default email updates. You can come back to the Email Preferences page at any time to further customize which notifications you want to receive.
Opt Out of Group Email Digests
If you’re part of any LinkedIn Groups, you likely receive a regular digest email summarizing popular discussions and new posts. To stop getting these group digest emails:
- Go to the LinkedIn Groups page from the dropdown menu under My Network in the top nav bar.
- Click Manage next to the group you want to unsubscribe from.
- In the Group settings, click Email updates.
- Switch the setting from Daily or Weekly digest to No emails.
- Click Save changes.
Repeat these steps for every group you’re currently subscribed to in order to fully unsubscribe from group emails. Alternatively, you can click the Leave group button if you want to remove yourself from the group entirely.
Turn Off Messages from Connections
By default, anyone in your LinkedIn network can send you messages. If you’re getting too many unwanted messages, you can change your messaging settings to limit who can reach you. Here’s how:
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Communications > Messaging preferences.
- Under Who can send you messages?, select Only people who know your email address or account ID.
- Click Save.
This will restrict messages only to people you’ve connected with directly who know your contact info. Other LinkedIn members will no longer be able to message you which can significantly reduce incoming emails.
Remove Your Email Address from Profile
Displaying your email address on your public LinkedIn profile allows any member to contact you directly. To reduce unsolicited outreach, remove your email from your profile:
- Go to your profile and click Edit public profile & URL on the right rail.
- Delete the email address displayed in the Contact info section.
- Click Save.
Without an email on your profile, random LinkedIn members will no longer be able to reach your inbox unless you’ve connected with them already.
Adjust Individual Message Settings
For more granular control, you can adjust notification settings for messages from specific connections:
- In your LinkedIn inbox, click on a message thread with a contact.
- In the right rail, click the More actions icon (…).
- Select Turn off notifications for this conversation.
Repeat this for all message threads you no longer wish to be notified about. You can also select the Ignore option to completely stop receiving messages from that contact.
Unsubscribe from the LinkedIn Newsletter
LinkedIn’s regular newsletter provides updates on new LinkedIn features and products. To unsubscribe:
- Click the profile icon and go to Settings & Privacy > Communications > Email preferences.
- Under Promotional communications, uncheck the box next to News and announcements from LinkedIn.
- Click Save.
You’ll no longer receive the LinkedIn newsletter email after the next scheduled distribution.
Block Sender Domains
As a last resort, you can block emails from LinkedIn domains completely so nothing gets through. Simply add the following LinkedIn email domains to your email provider’s blocked senders list:
- @linkedin.com
- @lnkd.licdn.com
This will stop all emails including notifications and messages from reaching your inbox. Use this nuclear option cautiously as you won’t receive any important LinkedIn alerts.
Conclusion
Keeping your LinkedIn inbox clutter-free takes some work but is worth it to stay productive. Follow the steps outlined above to unsubscribe from different types of LinkedIn emails based on your preferences. Customize notifications, leave noisy groups, restrict messages, and update your profile to take control of your inbox. With a few adjustments, you can stem the tide of LinkedIn emails and only receive relevant communications.
Email Type | How to Unsubscribe |
---|---|
Notifications | Go to account settings > Communications > Manage email preferences |
Group digests | Go to each group > Group settings > Email updates > No emails |
Messages | Update messaging settings to Only people who know your email address |
Newsletter | Go to account settings > Communications > Uncheck News and announcements |
Key Takeaways
- Disable LinkedIn notifications in your email preferences settings
- Unsubscribe from group digest emails for each group
- Restrict messages to direct connections only
- Remove your email address from your public profile
- Customize notifications for individual message threads
- Opt out of LinkedIn’s promotional newsletter
- Block LinkedIn email domains as a last resort
Following these steps will help you take control of your LinkedIn inbox and reduce email overload. With some maintenance, you can curate the type of LinkedIn communications you want to receive.
For technical issues unsubscribing, be sure to check LinkedIn’s help articles or reach out to customer service. Maintaining your professional social media presence doesn’t have to mean being inundated with emails.
With the right settings, you can use LinkedIn effectively for networking and connecting with colleagues without the distraction of constant notifications. What strategies do you use to organize your LinkedIn inbox? Let us know in the comments.