How To Fix LinkedIn Verification Loop?

LinkedIn Verification Loop

If you’ve lost access to your legitimate LinkedIn account, hit a “You’ve already submitted a request. Please try again later” message, and then created new accounts that immediately got restricted; take a breath. You’re not alone, and this is fixable. The short version: don’t create more accounts, gather the right proof, appeal once per account the right way, and close duplicates. We’ll walk you through what’s happening, what to do next, and how to give yourself the best chance of getting your original profile back. We’ll also flag what to do about any LinkedIn Premium charges.

Why Stuck In A LinkedIn Verification Loop? (and why new accounts get restricted fast?)

• Identity verification loop: LinkedIn’s identity checks (often via a third-party vendor) can get stuck if a previous verification session is still “open” or flagged for manual review. Submitting again too quickly can trigger the “already submitted” message.

• Multiple accounts trigger: Creating second and third accounts with new emails is an understandable reaction, but it looks like ban evasion to automated systems. That’s why they were restricted almost immediately.

• Location change: Moving from India to the UK changes your IP, device fingerprint, and possibly your phone number region. Combined with new sign-ins and verification attempts, this can look anomalous.

• Premium on restricted accounts: Billing doesn’t automatically pause when an account is restricted. You need to cancel and request a refund via LinkedIn Support.

What To Do First (before you appeal)

1. Stop creating new accounts

• Every new account makes the case more complex and reduces your trust score. Commit to recovering the original account connected to your main email. Check LinkedIn User Agreement.

  
  

2. Prepare your evidence

• Have these ready in clear, readable photos or PDFs:

• Government ID: Passport is best since it’s global. Ensure name, DOB, and photo are clear, unedited, and match your LinkedIn profile.

• Proof of ownership of the email on the original account: Screenshot of your inbox showing recent LinkedIn emails to that address.

• Proof of relocation: UK BRP/visa vignette, entry stamp, tenancy agreement, utility bill, university/employer letter, or council tax; anything that shows your name and UK address.

• Proof of Premium purchase (if relevant): Email receipts with transaction IDs and dates.

  
  

3. Use a clean, consistent device and network

• Use a laptop/desktop if possible, not a VPN. Be on a stable, personal network (home Wi‑Fi in the UK).

• Clear cache/cookies for LinkedIn only, or use a fresh browser profile. Do not use incognito if you plan to keep cookies for session continuity.

• Turn off password managers that autofill random stored credentials; keep it clean and consistent.

  
  

The Recovery Plan: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Try the original account recovery again, once

• Go to LinkedIn’s sign-in and choose “Forgot password” for your main email. Reset if possible.

• If prompted for identity verification, proceed. If you see “You’ve already submitted a request,” do not keep resubmitting. Note the time and wait 24-48 hours. Many identity checks are clear in that window.

  
  

Step 2: If the loop persists after 48 hours, open a support case (not another verification)

• Use LinkedIn Help to submit a ticket. Choose something like:

• Issue: Account access

• Subcategory: Identity verification or account restricted

• Include this info in one clear message:

• Subject: Stuck in identity verification loop after relocation “Original account recovery request”

• Body:

- Your full name as on LinkedIn

- Email of the original account

- New country and date of relocation (India > UK; month/year)

- A brief timeline: date you lost access, date you first saw the “already submitted” error, dates you created the 2nd/3rd accounts

- Statement acknowledging the duplicate accounts were created out of confusion and that you want them permanently closed

- Request to prioritize recovery of your first/original account

- Attachments: passport, proof of UK address/visa, screenshot of LinkedIn emails to your original inbox

- If you had Premium on the restricted second account: include receipt and request for cancellation and refund because the account was immediately restricted

Step 3: Close duplicate accounts (do not try to log in to them)

• In your support ticket, explicitly ask LinkedIn to:

• Close the second and third accounts

• Transfer or cancel any Premium subscription on those accounts and refund where applicable

• If LinkedIn asks for confirmation via email on those addresses, be prepared to confirm closure.

  
  

Step 4: Be patient and don’t “poke” the system

• Avoid repeated submissions. Every new form resets “review position” and can extend the timeline.

• Typical response windows: 2-5 business days. If you haven’t heard back in 7 business days, reply in the same ticket thread, politely asking for an update.

  
  

Step 5: If billing is urgent

• If you’re facing an upcoming charge on a restricted account, cancel renewal via the receipt link or your payment provider portal. Then follow up with LinkedIn Billing Support requesting a refund due to immediate restriction and non-use. Keep it factual: dates, transaction IDs, and that the profile was not usable.

Extra Tips That Improve Your Odds

• Name consistency: Your ID name should match your LinkedIn profile name. If your profile used a nickname, mention that in your ticket.

• Photo clarity: No edits, no glare. Full edges of the document visible where possible.

• One channel: Don’t open parallel tickets from multiple emails. Stick to the original account email if you can access it.

• No VPN/Proxy: These often trigger fraud signals.

• Two-step verification: Once recovered, enable 2FA with a UK number or authenticator app.

• Trusted devices: After recovery, stick to your primary device for a few days before logging in elsewhere.

Common Questions You Might Be Asking

• Will LinkedIn merge my accounts? If you had access to all of them, there’s a merge process. Since the duplicates are restricted, ask Support to close duplicates and keep only the original. If there’s any activity or connections on the duplicates, you can ask if they can be migrated, but most often duplicates are simply closed.

• Can I get a Premium refund? Often yes, especially if the account was restricted shortly after purchase or there was no access. Policies vary by region, but it’s reasonable to request a refund for non-usable service.

• Is my data safe? Account restrictions typically don’t delete data. Deletions/closures will be communicated. Ask Support to confirm that your original data remains intact.

• How long does verification review take? Anywhere from 24 hours to a couple of weeks depending on backlog and complexity. Multiple accounts and cross-border moves can extend review time.

• Should I send more than one form of ID? Start with a passport. If they ask for more, provide a secondary doc (BRP, driver’s license, or a utility bill for address).

A Simple Message Template You Can Copy Into Your Support Ticket

Subject: Request to recover original account and close duplicates – Verification loop after relocation

Hello LinkedIn Support Team,

I’m trying to regain access to my original LinkedIn account:

• Name: [Your Name]

• Original account email: [email@domain.com]

• Created in India; I relocated to the UK on [Month Year].

When I try to verify my identity, I receive: “You’ve already submitted a request. Please try again later.” This has persisted for [X] days. In confusion, I created two additional accounts with different emails, both of which were restricted. I understand this caused flags, and I would like to permanently close those duplicates and recover the original account only.

Attachments:

• Passport (identity verification)

• UK proof of address/visa

• Screenshot of recent LinkedIn emails to my original inbox

• If applicable: LinkedIn Premium receipt for the restricted account; please cancel and refund due to no access.

Thank you for helping restore my original profile and closing the duplicates.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

[Phone number, optional]

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What To Avoid Next Time?

• Don’t create a new account if your main one is restricted. It almost always triggers further restrictions.

• Don’t resubmit verification repeatedly within the same day. Wait 24-48 hours before trying again.

• Don’t use VPNs or shared/public networks during identity checks.

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