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Maintaining control over your LinkedIn account includes managing the apps and services that have access to your data. Over time, you might grant permissions to third-party apps for convenience. If these apps are no longer needed, removing their access is important to protect your privacy and data security. Here’s how you can easily remove third-party app access on LinkedIn.
Why You Should Remove 3rd-Party Apps
Allowing apps to access your LinkedIn account can pose potential risks, including:
Data Privacy: Some apps may collect more data than necessary, which could compromise your privacy.
Account Security: Keeping access open to unused apps can expose your account to potential vulnerabilities.
Control: By regularly reviewing and removing apps, you ensure that only trusted services can access your LinkedIn data.
Removing third-party apps that you no longer use reduces the risk of unauthorized access and helps keep your LinkedIn account secure.
How To Remove 3rd-Party Apps Access on LinkedIn
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to manage and remove third-party apps from your LinkedIn account.
Log into your LinkedIn account
Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner and select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.
Tap Data privacy on the left rail.
Under the Other applications section, Tap Permitted Services.
Tap Remove next to the service to disconnect it from your LinkedIn account.
What Happens When You Remove App Access?
Once you remove a third-party app’s access, it will no longer be able to retrieve your LinkedIn data or interact with your profile. Note that if the app has already collected data from your account, it may retain that information unless you request its deletion directly from the app’s provider.
Also, if the app was providing certain services or integrations, those features will no longer work after access is removed. For instance, if you use a third-party app for job searches or analytics, those functionalities will be disabled. It’s important to review which features or data you might lose access to before removing an app, ensuring that it doesn’t impact your LinkedIn experience or workflows.
Tips for Managing App Permissions
Review Regularly: Check your third-party app permissions periodically to ensure that only trusted apps have access.
Grant Access Only When Necessary: Only connect apps that provide value to your LinkedIn experience, and avoid granting unnecessary permissions.
Read Privacy Policies: Before allowing third-party apps access to your account, review their privacy policies to understand what data they collect and how they use it.
Final Thoughts
Removing third-party apps from your LinkedIn account is a quick and effective way to improve your privacy and security. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily manage which apps have access to your LinkedIn data, ensuring that your account remains safe and under your control.
