How do I upgrade or downgrade my account on LinkedIn?
In a nutshell: LinkedIn offers various premium and paid subscriptions for users, such as Recruiter Lite or Premium Business. You can choose annual or monthly billing. When eligible for a trial, LinkedIn will email you to try
Introduction
LinkedIn offers various premium and paid subscriptions users can sign up for, depending on their needs. For example, they can sign up for a Recruiter Lite if they need to hire new talent or Premium Business if they're an organization thinking of expanding their business. You can choose an annual or monthly billing cycle when signing up. Members can also choose to downgrade their plan but note that you'll no longer have access to the features that come with a premium subscription and other LinkedIn plans. Whether you want to upgrade or downgrade, read this guide for more information.
Upgrade to Premium Via Email
When you're eligible for a free trial, LinkedIn will email you to try LinkedIn Premium. Simply open the email and tap Try for Free. Follow the on-screen instructions on how to upgrade to LinkedIn Premium. You will need payment information in case you decide to sign up.
Upgrade by Signing In to Your Account
You may also get an offer from LinkedIn, such as a 50% discount on Sales Navigator. Simply tap on the link to upgrade.
Tap Redeem Offer
Review all the product's features and then click Redeem Offer. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign up for LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
If you're an organization, use the next step to upgrade to other LinkedIn products.
Tap the For Business Dropdown
You can explore more products by clicking on the dropdown. Just pick an option and follow the prompts to sign up or upgrade to the product.
If you wish to downgrade, the next steps should help you.
Use the Desktop Site
You can only downgrade your Premium using the desktop site.
Tap the Me or the Profile Icon on Your Homepage
Tap Premium Features then Subscription Details
Tap Manage Subscription
Tap Switch Plans
You'll be redirected to your Manage Premium account page. You can switch by clicking Switch Plans.
Tap Explore Other Plans
Choose a Plan and Tap Downgrade Plan
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the downgrade process.
Conclusion
You can still use LinkedIn even after downgrading to the basic plan. However, you will no longer be able to use all the features of signing up for an upgrade. The basic plan allows you to connect to your old colleagues, apply for jobs and view company information. Do you have other questions about upgrading or downgrading your LinkedIn account? Get in touch with Customer Support today.
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