How to Turn Off Job Alerts on LinkedIn in 2026?

[OJoy]

I’ve been there—getting bombarded with daily LinkedIn job alerts that just don’t match what I’m looking for anymore. The fix is straightforward, and I’ll walk you through it step by step. First, log into your LinkedIn account on desktop or mobile. Click on the “Jobs” icon in the top navigation bar (or the bottom menu on mobile). Then, look for the “Job alerts” tab—on desktop, it’s usually under the “My Jobs” dropdown; on mobile, it’s a separate section. You’ll see a list of all the alerts you’ve set up. Each alert has a toggle switch or a “...” menu. Simply turn off the toggle or select “Delete alert” to stop receiving notifications. If you want to pause rather than delete, some alerts allow you to adjust frequency to “None” instead of “Daily” or “Weekly.”

I’ve helped my colleagues clean up their inboxes this way, and it works every time. The key is to be specific: don’t just turn off one alert—review all of them. LinkedIn also sends “recommended jobs” emails based on your profile; you can disable those in Settings & Privacy > Communications > Emails > Job opportunities. If you’re using the mobile app, the process is nearly identical, but make sure to refresh the app after changes. I’d recommend checking your alert settings every few months, especially if your career focus shifts. For example, in 2026, LinkedIn may introduce new filtering options, but the core toggle remains. One mistake I’ve seen people make is accidentally muting notifications for the app itself (in phone settings) instead of turning off alerts on LinkedIn—that stops all LinkedIn notifications, which is overkill. Stick to the in-app method for precision.

Step	Action	Platform
1	Open LinkedIn Jobs tab	Desktop & Mobile
2	Click “Job alerts” under “My Jobs”	Desktop
3	Tap “Manage alerts” on mobile	Mobile
4	Toggle off or delete each alert	Both
5	(Optional) Adjust email settings in Privacy	Both

[OStephanie]

Man, I just wanted a quiet inbox. It’s super easy—go to your LinkedIn profile, hit the Jobs icon, then scroll down to “Job alerts.” You’ll see a list of every alert you’ve ever clicked. Just slide the toggle to off for each one. Took me less than a minute. If you’re on the phone, tap the three dots next to an alert and choose “Delete.” No more pings about roles I applied to months ago. Simple.

[MacBrady]

I’m a bit of a control freak with notifications, so I turned off job alerts the moment I accepted my current role. Here’s the trick: on the LinkedIn mobile app, go to your profile picture > Settings > Communications > Emails > Job opportunities. Uncheck everything. Then go back to the Jobs tab, tap “Manage alerts,” and swipe left on any alert you don’t want. It’s cleaner than toggling each one individually. I also set a monthly reminder to check if any alerts re‑enabled themselves—LinkedIn sometimes does that after profile updates.

[CarlosAnn]

I recruit for a living, and I always tell candidates to keep their job alerts off unless they’re actively looking. The process is simple: on desktop, click the “Jobs” icon, then the “…” next to “Job alerts” in the left sidebar. Choose “Manage alerts.” You’ll see a table with frequency options. Change each to “Off” or click “Delete.” I’d also recommend disabling “Candidate profile views” emails if you don’t want recruiters knowing you’re passive. It’s a small privacy win. For a clean slate, go to Settings > Data Privacy > How others see your profile and adjust visibility.

[Cooper]

I’m a data nerd, so I tracked my approach: log into LinkedIn, click “Jobs” > “Job alerts” (desktop) or “Manage alerts” (mobile). There’s a toggle for each alert. I turned all mine off in one go by selecting “Edit” and setting frequency to “Never.” Also, go to Settings > Communications > Emails > Job opportunities and uncheck the “Jobs you may be interested in” box. That killed 90% of the noise. If you still get emails, check “Saved searches”—those also trigger alerts. I keep a table of what I disabled:

Alert Type	Action Taken	Notes
Daily job alerts	Toggled off	For specific keywords
Weekly digest	Deleted	Too generic
Recommended jobs	Unsubscribed	Via email settings