Notifications Not Working
LinkedIn Professional Network App
Severity: MinorWhat Does This Error Mean?
Your LinkedIn notifications have stopped arriving or appearing. This is usually caused by notification settings being turned off in the app or your phone. Checking LinkedIn notification preferences and phone settings fixes this in most cases.
Affected Models
- LinkedIn iOS App
- LinkedIn Android App
- LinkedIn Web
- LinkedIn Desktop App
- All platforms
Common Causes
- Push notifications for LinkedIn are disabled in your phone settings
- LinkedIn notification preferences have been turned off inside the app
- Do Not Disturb mode on your phone is silencing LinkedIn alerts
- A recent LinkedIn app update reset your notification preferences
- LinkedIn is experiencing a temporary server issue with notification delivery
How to Fix It
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Open your phone Settings, find LinkedIn, and make sure notifications are turned ON.
On iPhone: Settings > LinkedIn > Notifications. On Android: Settings > Apps > LinkedIn > Notifications.
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Inside the LinkedIn app, tap your profile photo > Settings > Notifications and review each category.
LinkedIn has separate toggles for connection requests, messages, job alerts, and more.
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Check that Do Not Disturb or Focus mode is not blocking LinkedIn on your phone.
DND silences all notifications including LinkedIn even when the app setting is on.
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Log out of LinkedIn and log back in to refresh your account connection.
This re-establishes the push notification token between LinkedIn and your device.
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Uninstall the LinkedIn app, reinstall it from the App Store or Google Play, and log back in.
A fresh install clears any corrupted notification settings from a bad update.
When to Call a Professional
LinkedIn notification issues never require professional help. This is a settings-level problem that you can fix in a few minutes. If notifications remain broken after all steps, LinkedIn support can investigate your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my LinkedIn notifications suddenly stop working?
A recent app update often resets notification permissions without warning. Also check if your phone went into battery-saving mode, which restricts background apps. Re-enabling notifications in your phone settings usually brings them back immediately.
How do I turn on LinkedIn email notifications?
Go to LinkedIn.com, click your profile photo, then Settings > Notifications > Email. From there you can turn on or off email alerts for each type of LinkedIn activity. Changes apply within a few minutes.
LinkedIn notifications work on the website but not on my phone — why?
Web notifications and push notifications are handled separately by LinkedIn. Your phone likely has push notifications disabled for the LinkedIn app. Go to your phone Settings > LinkedIn > Notifications and turn them on.