How to Delete a LinkedIn Company Page: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

If your business has rebranded, merged with another company, closed operations, or simply no longer needs its LinkedIn presence, you may be wondering how to delete a LinkedIn company page.

 

The good news is that LinkedIn allows eligible administrators to deactivate a Company Page or Showcase Page. However, the process comes with several requirements and permanent consequences that every business owner should understand before proceeding.

 

Can You Delete a LinkedIn Company Page?

Yes but technically, LinkedIn doesn't permanently "delete" company pages through a standard delete button. Instead, Super Admins can deactivate a LinkedIn Company Page or Showcase Page if the page meets LinkedIn's eligibility requirements.

 

Important: Page deactivation is only available on the desktop version of LinkedIn.

 

Requirements Before Deleting a LinkedIn Company Page

Before you deactivate your LinkedIn Page, ensure the following conditions are met:

• You are the Super Admin of the page.
• The page is currently active.
• The page has fewer than 100 associated members.
• There are no active Showcase Pages connected to it.
• The page does not have a Career Page or affiliated pages.
• There are no active or paused LinkedIn advertising campaigns.
• Any Product Pages have been unpublished.
• The company has not been acquired by another organization. 

 

If any of these requirements aren't met, LinkedIn may prevent page deactivation.

 

How to Delete a LinkedIn Company Page

Follow these simple steps:

 

 

Step 1: Log in to LinkedIn

Sign in using the account that has Super Admin access.

 

Step 2: Open Your Company Page

Navigate to your LinkedIn Company Page.

 

Step 3: Access Page Settings

From the admin dashboard, click Settings in the left-hand menu.

 

Step 4: Select "Deactivate Page"

Choose Deactivate Page (or Deactivate Showcase Page if applicable).

 

Step 5: Confirm the Warning

LinkedIn will display important information explaining what happens after deactivation.

Read the information carefully and check the confirmation box.

 

Step 6: Click "Deactivate"

Select Deactivate to complete the process.

If your page qualifies, LinkedIn will confirm that the page has been successfully deactivated.

If not, you will receive an error explaining why the page cannot be deactivated.

 

What Happens When You Delete a LinkedIn Company Page?

Deactivating your LinkedIn Page has several permanent effects. After deactivation:

• Your page is removed from LinkedIn search results.
• The page URL becomes available for future use.
• Followers lose access to the page.
• Company updates, posts, and page content disappear.
• Employees' LinkedIn profiles no longer link to the company page.
• The company logo is replaced with a generic placeholder on employee profiles.
• Associated page data cannot be recovered. 

 

Because of these consequences, LinkedIn recommends reviewing your decision carefully before proceeding.

 

Why Businesses Delete Their LinkedIn Company Pages

Businesses choose to deactivate LinkedIn pages for many reasons, including:

• Company closure
• Business mergers
• Rebranding
• Change in business model
• Duplicate company pages
• Lack of resources to manage the page
• Transition to a new LinkedIn strategy 

 

If your organization simply has duplicate pages, LinkedIn also provides options to merge pages or report duplicate Company Pages instead of deleting them.

 

Alternatives to Deleting Your LinkedIn Page

Deleting your page isn't always the best solution. Consider these alternatives first.

 

1. Update Your Existing Page

Refresh your:

• Company description
• Logo
• Banner image
• Website URL
• Services
• Contact information

 

This helps preserve your followers and search visibility.

 

2. Assign New Page Admins

If you're unable to manage the page yourself, add trusted colleagues or marketing team members as administrators.

 

3. Create or Use Showcase Pages

Instead of deleting your main page, Showcase Pages allow you to highlight different brands, products, or business divisions.

 

4. Merge Duplicate Pages

If multiple pages represent the same business, request a page merge instead of creating confusion for customers.

 

Things to Consider Before Deactivating

Ask yourself these questions before deleting your LinkedIn Company Page:

• Will employees still need the page listed on their profiles?
• Are there valuable followers you may lose?
• Could rebranding solve the issue instead?
• Do you have duplicate pages that can be merged?
• Are there any active LinkedIn Ads tied to the page?

 

Answering these questions can help prevent unnecessary loss of visibility.

 

Final Thoughts

Deleting a LinkedIn Company Page is a significant decision that can impact your brand visibility, employee profiles, and professional reputation. Before deactivating your page, ensure it meets LinkedIn's eligibility requirements and consider alternatives such as updating, merging, or rebranding your existing page.

 

If you decide to move forward, follow the step-by-step process outlined above to deactivate your LinkedIn Company Page safely and efficiently while minimizing disruptions to your organization's online presence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 Can I permanently delete a LinkedIn Company Page?

LinkedIn primarily allows you to deactivate a Company Page rather than permanently delete it. Once deactivated, the page is removed from public view and cannot easily be restored.

2 Who can deactivate a LinkedIn Company Page?

Only users with Super Admin permissions can deactivate a LinkedIn Company Page or Showcase Page.

3 Why can't I deactivate my LinkedIn Company Page?

Your page may be ineligible if it has active Showcase Pages, Career Pages, Product Pages, active LinkedIn Ads, more than 100 associated members, or if you do not have Super Admin access.

4 Can I deactivate a LinkedIn Showcase Page?

Yes. LinkedIn allows Super Admins to deactivate eligible Showcase Pages using the same process as Company Pages.

5 Can I deactivate a LinkedIn Company Page from my phone?

No. LinkedIn currently only supports Company Page deactivation through the desktop version of the platform.

6 What happens after deactivating a LinkedIn Company Page?

Your page is removed from LinkedIn search, followers lose access, employee profile links are removed, and your company logo is replaced with a placeholder on employee profiles.

7 Can I merge duplicate LinkedIn Company Pages instead of deleting one?

Yes. If another LinkedIn Page represents your organization, you can request LinkedIn to merge duplicate pages or remove the duplicate instead of deactivating your existing page.