How to export your LinkedIn connections

Download a copy of your own connections from LinkedIn so you can see who you already know, without giving anyone your password.

1. 1

   Open your LinkedIn settings

   On LinkedIn, click your profile picture, then Settings & Privacy.

2. 2

   Go to Data privacy

   Choose Data privacy, then Get a copy of your data.

3. 3

   Pick Connections

   Select Connections only, then request the archive. LinkedIn emails you a link when it is ready; this can take a few minutes.

4. 4

   Download the file

   Open the email, download the zip and unzip it. The file you want is called Connections.csv.

5. 5

   Import it into Network Growth

   In Connections, choose Import and select the file. You see exactly what will change before anything is saved.