# Export LinkedIn Connections — Free 5-Step Guide

> Download your LinkedIn connections as a CSV in five clicks. A short, free walkthrough with screenshots, takes about ten minutes.

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Last updated: 2026-10-26

**Export your LinkedIn connections. The simple way.**

LinkedIn already lets you download your connection list. It takes a few clicks, costs nothing, and gives you a tidy CSV to work from. Takes around 10 minutes.

## The basics

This is a good move when you want a personal backup, a cleaner contact list, or a spreadsheet you can sort through. It is not built for managing an active pipeline or launching outreach.

## What you'll get

- First name
- Last name
- Job title
- Company
- Email address (when visible to connections)

## The steps

### 01. Open your profile menu

Log in to LinkedIn, then select your profile icon in the top-right corner. [Open linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com)

### 02. Choose Settings & Privacy

Under Account, choose Settings & Privacy. It is the small link in the middle of the menu.

### 03. Open Data Privacy

Use the left-hand menu to open Data Privacy, then scroll down to Get a copy of your data.

### 04. Select Connections only

Choose the option for a specific download, check Connections, and leave the other boxes unchecked.

### 05. Request your archive

Press Request archive. LinkedIn will send your CSV file to the email connected to your account.

## Watch for the email

LinkedIn says your download should be ready in about 10 minutes. When the email arrives, download the CSV and save a copy somewhere you will remember.

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