To delete LinkedIn messages, click 'More' and select 'Delete'.
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Yes, you can delete LinkedIn messages, but there are specific conditions and limitations to be aware of. LinkedIn allows users to delete or edit sent messages within a conversation, but this capability is restricted to text messages only. It's important to note that once a message is deleted, it cannot be retrieved, and the deletion applies to all participants in the conversation. Additionally, LinkedIn displays an 'Edited' or 'Deleted' badge to all conversation participants when a message is edited or deleted.
To delete a single message on LinkedIn, you need to navigate to the conversation containing the message you wish to delete. On desktop, click the 'More' icon next to the message and select 'Delete' from the dropdown menu, then confirm the action. On mobile, tap and hold the message, then select 'Delete' and confirm. Remember, you can only delete text messages, and the action is irreversible.
Messages sent on LinkedIn can be deleted within 60 minutes of sending them. This applies to text messages only. For InMail messages, you can edit them before they are accepted or within 60 minutes of sending. However, once the time limit has passed or if the message type is not eligible (e.g., InMail after acceptance), you cannot delete or edit the sent message.
Deleting multiple messages on LinkedIn can be done through the 'Manage Conversations' feature. On desktop, click the 'Messaging' icon, then the 'More' icon, and select 'Manage Conversations.' Choose the conversations you wish to delete and click the delete icon. On mobile, tap and hold a conversation to select it, then tap the delete option. For a more advanced approach, using browser developer tools with specific JavaScript code can automate the deletion of multiple messages, although this method requires technical knowledge and may vary in effectiveness.
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