Request to Extend LinkedIn Premium Redemption Link Validity

Question

I received an email on February 15 regarding the Microsoft 365 Premium 12-month free trial, which includes a 12-month LinkedIn Premium Career benefit.

The redemption link provided in the email is valid for 30 days (until March 15) and is one-time use. However, I currently have an active LinkedIn Premium subscription that will expire on March 28. I would like to redeem the new 12-month benefit after my current subscription ends to avoid losing any remaining time.

Is it possible to extend the validity of the redemption link or issue a new link so that I can activate the offer after March 28? As a student, uninterrupted access to LinkedIn Premium would significantly support my career development.

I understand the email states the link cannot be replaced, but I would greatly appreciate any assistance or accommodation in this situation.

Thank you for your help.

Answer 1

Based on the available information, the validity period and one-time-use nature of promotional or benefit links (such as free trials or partner offers) cannot be changed or reissued through self-service. When a benefit or subscription offer has fixed terms (for example, a one-year Microsoft 365 benefit or a limited-time redemption window), those terms apply as stated in the offer, and extensions are not supported in documentation.

To request any exception (such as extending or reissuing a LinkedIn Premium redemption link tied to a Microsoft 365 education offer), the only available path is to contact official support so the offer and account can be reviewed directly:

1. Sign in to the account that received the Microsoft 365 offer.
2. Go to the Microsoft 365 support channel appropriate for the offer:
   • For Microsoft for Startups or similar benefits, use the support entry point given for that program (for example, the Microsoft for Startups portal or the help link associated with the benefit).
   • For standard Microsoft 365 subscriptions, use the support options exposed under the subscription’s management page (for example, via the Microsoft 365 Portal / admin center if applicable) to open a billing/support ticket.
3. In the support request, include:
   • The date the Microsoft 365/LinkedIn Premium offer email was received.
   • The current LinkedIn Premium expiration date.
   • A clear request to either extend the redemption window or issue a new link after the current LinkedIn Premium ends.

Support agents can then confirm eligibility and advise whether any manual accommodation is possible. If the offer terms explicitly state that links cannot be replaced and must be redeemed within a fixed window, support may be limited to confirming that those terms apply.

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References:

• Microsoft 365
• Try or buy a Microsoft 365 for business subscription
• View and use your cloud services benefits
• Not Received LinkedIn Premium 1 year offer after Microsoft 365 1 year offer subscription - Microsoft Q&A