How to Change Your Email Address on LinkedIn?

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Did you, like many of us, make questionable e-mail IDs that just don’t cut it in the professional world?

Here’s the good news: You can change your e-mail address on LinkedIn!

Let’s be real—your email address isn’t just a login for LinkedIn. It’s where recruiters reach out, campaign replies land, and LinkedIn alerts quietly pile up (or get lost forever if you haven’t checked that old Yahoo account in a decade).

So whether you’re switching jobs, retiring an outdated address, or setting up inboxes for smarter outreach, here’s your step-by-step guide to update your LinkedIn email address—the right way.

And if you’re using a LinkedIn automation tool like Konnector.AI, keeping this updated isn’t just best practice—it’s critical for outreach performance.

Why Bother Changing Your Email on LinkedIn?

Here’s what most LinkedIn users don’t realize: Your LinkedIn email address is connected to almost everything behind the scenes:

Keeping your LinkedIn email up to date isn’t optional if you care about visibility, deliverability, and closing deals.

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How to Change Your Email on LinkedIn — Step-by-Step

Changing your email is easy. But a missed step can lead to broken communication, login issues, or worse—disconnected lead replies.

Here’s the right way to change your LinkedIn email address:

1. 1. Log in to LinkedIn

1. Click on your profile icon (top-right corner)
2. Select ‘Settings & Privacy’

4. Go to the ‘Login & Security’ section
5. Click ‘Email addresses’

6. Click ‘Add email address’ and enter your new one
7. Verify the new email via the link sent to your inbox
8. After verification, click ‘Make primary’ next to the new address

9. (Optional): Delete the old address—but only after switching your primary

And done. You’ve successfully updated your LinkedIn account with your new email.

Smart Tips for Updating Your LinkedIn Email Address

1. Use a professional email

Choose something that reflects your current role or brand. Not funnyguy2002@xyz.com. Go with firstname.lastname@company.com or yourname@yourbrand.com.

Running campaigns? Your email is your first impression. Make it count.

2. Keep a backup email linked

LinkedIn allows multiple emails. Use that to your advantage. Keep a personal address as backup so you’re never locked out—even if your company email gets deactivated.

3. Sync it with your outreach tools

If you’re using Konnector.AI for LinkedIn campaigns, make sure to update the reply-handling email inside your campaign settings. That way, any message responses from leads land in the right inbox—not a dead zone.

Worried about automation limits? Read this: How to Prevent Getting Banned by LinkedIn Automation Tools

Can You Add More Than One Email on LinkedIn?

Yes—and honestly, you should. LinkedIn allows you to connect multiple email addresses to a single account. This gives you more flexibility and peace of mind.

1. Use different emails for different purposes

Maybe you’re a freelancer, a founder, and a corporate consultant—all at once. Having a work email for each role helps you stay organized and know which hat you’re wearing.

2. Separate personal and professional communication

Still logging into LinkedIn with that Gmail from 2009? Add your professional work email and mark it as primary so alerts land in the right inbox. Keep your personal email as a backup login too.

3. Built-in account recovery safety net

Lost your LinkedIn password or work inbox access? A second or third verified email lets you recover your account fast. Think of it as two-factor reliability—but for peace of mind.

Pro Tip: Set the Right Email as “Primary”

Even with multiple emails, LinkedIn sends alerts to only one primary email address. Make sure the email you actively check is set to primary to ensure you never miss key messages.

If you’re using tools like Konnector, aligning your primary email ensures campaign replies land exactly where you need them.

When Should You Update Your LinkedIn Email?

• You’ve joined a new company
• You’re going freelance or launching a business
• You want to clean up old logins or aliases
• You’re automating outreach with a tool like Konnector and need reply routing to the right team inbox

What Happens to Campaigns or Connections When You Change Emails?

Good news: Your connections, history, and campaigns stay safe. But if you’re using Konnector, remember to:

• Update your reply-handling email inside Konnector settings
• Recheck notification preferences for lead engagement
• Monitor email responses for a few days to ensure continuity

Final Thoughts: Keep It Clean, Keep It Connected

Changing your email on LinkedIn is a small task—but it has big consequences if ignored. You wouldn’t hand out an outdated business card at a conference—so why leave an old email on your LinkedIn profile?

Update it. Sync it. And if you’re using Konnector, make sure campaign replies are flowing to your primary inbox.

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• Pull thousands of leads from LinkedIn searches, events, and groups
• Send personalized messages based on connection status
• Automate follow-ups and Open InMails with smart triggers
• Track lead views, clicks, and replies—all from one dashboard

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