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Jul. 10, 2026
Prospectus:  
Document Type N-4
Entity Registrant Name Lincoln Life Variable Annuity Account N
Entity Central Index Key 0001048606
Entity Investment Company Type N-4
Document Period End Date Jul. 10, 2026
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Item 17. Investment Options [Line Items]  
Investment Options (N-4) [Text Block]
The changes described in this Supplement affect:
 
Appendix A – Investment Options Available Under The Contract; and
Appendix B – Investment Requirements.
 
Appendix A – Investment Options Available Under The Contract:
 
Fund Name Change: Effective August 1, 2026, the fund currently named LVIP BlackRock Global Growth ETF Allocation Managed Risk Fund will be renamed LVIP BlackRock Growth ETF Allocation Managed Risk Fund. All references to the fund in the Prospectus will be revised accordingly. The fund’s investment objective, fee and average total returns will not change.
 
Addition of a New Investment Option: On or about August 17, 2026, the following fund will be added as an investment option under your Contract:
 
           
Investment Objective
Fund and Adviser/Sub-adviser
Current Expenses
Average Annual Total
Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
1 Year
5 Year
10 Year
To generate high income while providing reduced downside risk through exposure to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Autocallable VIP Index (the “Autocallable Index”).
Calamos U.S. Equity Autocallable VIP Fund – Class II
1.16%*
N/A
N/A
N/A
 
*This fund is subject to an expense reimbursement or fee waiver arrangement. As a result, the fund’s annual expenses reflect temporary expense reductions.
 
For more complete information about the fund, including its principal investment strategies and principal risks, please refer to the underlying fund prospectus.
 
Funds Closed to New Investors: Effective August 17, 2026, the following funds will no longer be available for Contracts purchased on or after that date.
 
LVIP American Century International Fund 
LVIP BlackRock U.S. Growth ETF Allocation Managed Risk Fund
 
 
 
Appendix B – Investment Requirements:
 
Effective August 17, 2026, the American Century Diversified Growth Model will no longer be available for Contracts purchased on or after that date.
Variable Option [Line Items]  
Prospectuses Available [Text Block]
The changes described in this Supplement affect:
Appendix A – Investment Options Available Under The Contract; and
Appendix B – Investment Requirements.
Appendix A – Investment Options Available Under The Contract:
Portfolio Companies [Table Text Block]
           
Investment Objective
Fund and Adviser/Sub-adviser
Current Expenses
Average Annual Total
Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
1 Year
5 Year
10 Year
To generate high income while providing reduced downside risk through exposure to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Autocallable VIP Index (the “Autocallable Index”).
Calamos U.S. Equity Autocallable VIP Fund – Class II
1.16%*
N/A
N/A
N/A
Temporary Fee Reductions, Current Expenses [Text Block] This fund is subject to an expense reimbursement or fee waiver arrangement. As a result, the fund’s annual expenses reflect temporary expense reductions.
Investment Option Restrictions [Line Items]  
Investment Options Not Always Available for All Benefits [Text Block]
Appendix B – Investment Requirements:
Effective August 17, 2026, the American Century Diversified Growth Model will no longer be available for Contracts purchased on or after that date.
Calamos U.S. Equity Autocallable VIP Fund – Class II [Member]  
Variable Option [Line Items]  
Portfolio Company Objective [Text Block] To generate high income while providing reduced downside risk through exposure to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Autocallable VIP Index (the “Autocallable Index”).
Portfolio Company Name [Text Block] Calamos U.S. Equity Autocallable VIP Fund – Class II
Current Expenses [Percent] 1.16%
LVIP BlackRock Growth ETF Allocation Managed Risk Fund [Member]  
Variable Option [Line Items]  
Portfolio Company Name [Text Block] LVIP BlackRock Growth ETF Allocation Managed Risk Fund