- To delete a group on LinkedIn, go to your group and click the ‘Manage group’ tab.
- Go to the group members page, select a member, and click the ‘three-dot’ icon.
- Choose and select ‘Make Owner’ to make the member an admin of the group.
- On your profile, click the 'three-dot' icon and select ‘Remove admin permissions’ to relinquish your admin rights for the group.
- Go back to the group page and click the 'three-dot' icon to access the group settings.
- Choose and select the ‘Leave this group’ option to exit the group.
- When done properly, refresh your page, and you will see that you are no longer a member of that group.
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📌 Why this matters
Removing yourself from a group you created requires transferring ownership first, since LinkedIn doesn't allow direct deletion by group founders. This process lets you cleanly exit professional communities that no longer align with your goals or have become inactive burdens on your management time. Beyond decluttering your profile, this maintains the group's continuity for remaining members who still find value in it, while freeing you from ongoing moderation responsibilities and notification overload that can distract from more relevant networking opportunities.
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