How to Unlock a LinkedIn Account

Posted on 10/11/24 03:44 am

Why is My LinkedIn Blocked?

If you're finding your LinkedIn account blocked, chances are you're in the recruiting business and actively emailing job seekers about available positions. But why did the platform restrict your account?

In this article, we will explore the reasons behind LinkedIn blocks and also look into the necessary steps for registering a new account.

Why is My LinkedIn Blocked?

LinkedIn is one of the leading global social networks for business professionals, enabling communication and networking with specialists across various industries. It is also one of the most well-optimized platforms for recruiters to search for talent and publish job applications.

However, the platform's algorithms are constantly updated, making the candidate search process more challenging. Since many HR managers rely on LinkedIn as their main recruiting tool, getting your account blocked can feel like a disaster, as it will disrupt communication with candidates with whom you already have connections and active dialogues.

Possible Reasons Why LinkedIn Blocked Your Account

Sending Generic Messages in Bulk: If you send out mass, generic messages, LinkedIn may flag your account as a bot. Additionally, candidates may react negatively to default messages like “Join my professional network,” which can lead them to click the “I don’t know this person” button, potentially causing your account to be blocked.
Too Many ‘Pending’ Requests: If you’ve sent over 700 connection requests that haven’t been accepted, this can trigger a block. To prevent this, you can withdraw pending requests. To do this, navigate to My Network → Manage → Sent → Withdraw. After three weeks, you can resend a request to the same person. However, if you recently submitted a request, avoid canceling it since it may still be accepted.
Using Automation Services: LinkedIn’s Terms of Service prohibit the use of third-party automation tools. If you exceed the platform's set limits, your account may be blocked. Additionally, using multiple automation services at the same time is not allowed.
Low SSI Rating: Your SSI (Social Selling Index) is a rating that reflects the quality of your LinkedIn profile. There are four key criteria you need to meet to achieve a high score. Factors like the relevance of your contacts, the number of posts and comments, the popularity of your publications, and others influence this score. To maintain a high SSI, aim for a 40-50% response rate, limit your profile visits to 100 per day, and avoid sending more than 100 connection requests per week.

How to Unblock Your LinkedIn Account?

If you’ve violated any of LinkedIn’s rules, the platform may block your account either temporarily or permanently, depending on the severity of the violation. For minor issues, LinkedIn may block your account for a day (e.g., due to excessive page views). You’ll typically receive a notification once the block is lifted.

For permanent blocks, you can reach out to LinkedIn’s support to clarify the reasons and ask how to resolve the situation. It might take some time, but with polite communication and reasonable arguments, you can often get unblocked.

Support may also ask you to provide personal documents for account verification and answer additional questions. Ensure that your last name matches the one on your LinkedIn profile.

If you have two LinkedIn profiles, this can also be a reason for your account being blocked. To resolve this, LinkedIn may ask you to merge your accounts.

If communicating with support doesn’t resolve the issue, the only option left is to create a new account.

How to Create a New LinkedIn Account?

Creating a new LinkedIn account is simple and doesn’t take much time. The first step is to provide accurate information about your previous jobs, responsibilities, and skills. For registration, you’ll need to enter your first and last name (which must be real), email address, and password. Then, LinkedIn will ask for a phone number to confirm your registration. After entering the OTP, click “Join” to complete the registration process.

However, if you don’t have a mobile phone number or prefer not to provide your real number, you can use a temporary virtual number service as an alternative.

How to Create a LinkedIn Account Without a Phone Number?

SMSOTPVerify offers the ability to obtain a virtual phone number to receive confirmation codes for over 1,000 web and mobile applications, including LinkedIn. These virtual numbers work through special equipment on the provider’s side and do not require SIM cards. The numbers are available for rental periods of up to three months, and prices start as low as $0.14 per one-time use number.

Since SMSOTPVerify provides phone numbers for over 190 countries, including Turkey, you can register on LinkedIn from any location. This also allows you to maintain privacy by masking your geolocation.

How to Get a Virtual Phone Number for LinkedIn Registration:

Sign up on smsotpverify.com or log in using your Google+ account.
Go to the “Top Up my Balance” tab and add funds to your account.
In the left menu, open “Receive SMS” to get a one-time password.
Select the country and find LinkedIn from the service list.
Click “Buy” next to LinkedIn, and copy the phone number from the "History" section.
Use this number for LinkedIn registration.
Return to SMSOTPVerify, click “Receive SMS” next to your number, and wait for the code.
Apply the code to complete your LinkedIn account registration.

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