Disable LinkedIn App Notifications in Windows 10

This guide walks you through turning off notifications from the LinkedIn app on Windows 10, whether you want to silence all alerts or just the distracting ones. You’ll learn how to manage notification settings both within the app and through Windows’ own notification center, so you can control exactly what pops up on your screen.

What You’ll Need

• A Windows 10 PC with the LinkedIn app installed (from the Microsoft Store) or the website pinned as an app.
• Your LinkedIn login credentials (if you need to adjust in-app settings).

Step-by-Step

1. Open Windows Settings. Click the Start button (Windows icon) in the bottom-left corner, then click the gear icon (Settings). Alternatively, press Windows + I.
2. Go to System > Notifications & actions. In the Settings window, click “System,” then select “Notifications & actions” from the left sidebar.
3. Find LinkedIn in the list. Scroll down to the “Get notifications from these senders” section. Look for “LinkedIn” in the list of apps. If you don’t see it, ensure the LinkedIn app is installed and has been run at least once.
4. Turn off all notifications (quick method). Toggle the switch next to “LinkedIn” to “Off.” This will immediately block all notifications from the LinkedIn app, including banners, sounds, and notification center entries.
5. Or customize specific notification types. If you want to keep some notifications, click on the app name “LinkedIn” to open its detailed settings. Here you can individually disable or enable:
   • “Show notification banners” – controls the pop-up in the bottom-right corner.
   • “Show notifications in notification center” – controls whether alerts appear in the Action Center (Win + A).
   • “Play a sound when a notification arrives” – toggles the audible alert.
6. Adjust in-app notification preferences (optional). Open the LinkedIn app, click your profile picture in the top-left, select “Settings & Privacy,” then go to “Notifications.” From here you can choose which types of LinkedIn alerts (e.g., messages, mentions, job suggestions) you receive. Turning these off in the app will also reduce the number of Windows notifications.
7. If you use the LinkedIn website as a PWA (Progressive Web App): If you installed the LinkedIn website via Edge or Chrome, the notification settings appear under the browser’s own notification permissions, not under Windows Settings. In Edge, go to Settings & more (three dots) > Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Notifications, find “linkedin.com,” and block it. In Chrome, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, find “linkedin.com,” and block it.

Common Mistakes

• Mistaking the app for the website. The Windows Settings list only shows apps installed from the Microsoft Store. If you use LinkedIn in a browser, you must change browser notification settings, not Windows settings.
• Only turning off banners but leaving sounds on. If you disable banners but leave sounds enabled, you’ll still hear the notification chime without seeing anything. Be sure to toggle off the sound if you want complete silence.
• Forgetting to check the Focus Assist setting. If Focus Assist (Do Not Disturb) is enabled, notifications may be suppressed automatically, making you think your settings aren’t working. Check that Focus Assist is off or set to “Priority only” if you expect to see notifications.
• Not restarting the app after changes. Some changes may not take effect until you close and reopen the LinkedIn app. If notifications persist, try restarting the app.

Tips

• Use Focus Assist for temporary silence. Instead of permanently disabling notifications, you can right-click the notification icon in the system tray and select “Focus Assist” to set “Priority only” or “Alarms only” for a specific period.
• Set quiet hours. In Windows 10, you can schedule Focus Assist to turn on automatically during certain hours (e.g., at night). Go to Settings > System > Focus Assist and configure your automatic rules.
• Keep in-app notifications for email only. If you prefer to receive LinkedIn updates via email rather than pop-ups, in the LinkedIn app’s notification settings, choose to receive email notifications for most categories and disable push notifications.
• Clear existing notification center clutter. After disabling notifications, clear any old LinkedIn alerts from the Action Center by clicking the notification and then clicking the “Clear all” button at the top.

Troubleshooting

• LinkedIn is not listed in Windows Settings. This usually means you don’t have the Microsoft Store app installed. If you use the website, follow the browser-specific steps above. If you think you have the app, search for “LinkedIn” in the Start menu to confirm it’s installed.
• Notifications still appear after turning them off. First, restart the LinkedIn app. If that doesn’t help, check if you have multiple LinkedIn entries (e.g., both “LinkedIn” and “LinkedIn for Windows”). Turn off notifications for all of them. Also, ensure you haven’t enabled “Show notifications from these senders” at the top of the Notifications & actions page, which can override per-app settings.
• You only want to mute certain types of LinkedIn notifications. The in-app settings (Step 6) give you granular control. For example, you can turn off “Job suggestions” but keep “Messages.” Make sure to save your changes after adjusting them.
• Notifications are delayed or not showing at all. This might be due to Focus Assist, battery saver, or the app being closed. LinkedIn notifications require the app to run in the background. Check that the app is allowed to run in the background: Settings > Privacy > Background apps, and ensure “Let apps run in the background” is enabled, and LinkedIn is set to “On.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Will disabling notifications in Windows also stop emails from LinkedIn?

No. Windows notification settings only affect pop-up alerts from the app. Email notifications are controlled by your LinkedIn account settings on the website or in the app under Settings > Notifications > Email.

Can I turn off notifications for the LinkedIn website without using the app?

Yes. In your browser’s site settings, you can block notifications from linkedin.com entirely. In Edge or Chrome, go to Settings > Site Permissions > Notifications and block the site.

Why do I still see LinkedIn notifications in the Action Center after turning them off?

Old notifications that were already delivered remain in the Action Center until you clear them. New ones should stop appearing. To clear old ones, open the Action Center (Win + A) and click “Clear all.”

Is there a way to mute LinkedIn notifications for a specific time period?

Yes, use Windows Focus Assist. Right-click the notification icon in the system tray, choose “Focus Assist,” and select “Priority only” or “Alarms only” for a set duration, or schedule it in Settings.

Do I need to sign out of LinkedIn to stop notifications?

No, signing out is not necessary. Simply disabling notifications in Windows or in the app’s settings is enough. Signing out would stop all notifications but also log you out of the app, which may not be desirable.

What if I want to re-enable notifications later?

Just follow the same steps and toggle the settings back on. In Windows Settings, turn the LinkedIn switch to “On.” In the app, re-enable the notification types you want.

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