Remove a connection in three steps

To remove a connection from LinkedIn, open your profile, find the person in your connections list, and click the three-dot menu next to their name. Select "Remove connection" from the dropdown. LinkedIn will remove them from your list immediately, and they won't be notified that you've done this.

The person can still see your public profile if they search for you, but they'll no longer appear in your connections list, and you won't see their posts or activity in your feed. If you change your mind later, you can send them a new connection request.

Key Takeaways

  • Removing a connection happens through your connections list, not through their profile page.
  • The person you remove will not receive a notification that you've disconnected from them.
  • After you remove someone, they can still view your public profile unless your privacy settings block it.
  • You can reconnect with someone later by sending a new connection request, just as you would with anyone else.

Find your connections list on desktop

Start by clicking your profile photo in the top right corner of LinkedIn. From the dropdown menu, select "My network." This takes you to a page showing your connections, pending requests, and suggestions for new people to connect with.

Once you're on the My Network page, look for the "Connections" tab or link. Click it to see your full list of connections. You can search for a specific person using the search box at the top of the connections list if you have many connections and don't want to scroll.

Find your connections list on mobile

On the LinkedIn app, tap the "My Network" icon at the bottom of the screen (it looks like two people). This opens your network page. Tap "Connections" to see your full list.

Use the search box at the top to find the person you want to remove. Type their name and tap their profile when it appears in the results. From their profile, you can access the menu to remove them.

Click the menu and select remove

Once you've found the person in your connections list, look for a three-dot menu icon (⋯) next to their name. On desktop, this usually appears when you hover over their name or card. On mobile, tap the three dots directly.

Click or tap "Remove connection" from the menu that appears. A confirmation message may pop up asking if you're sure. Confirm your choice, and the connection is removed. The entire process takes less than a minute.

What happens after you remove someone

The person you removed will not see a notification about it. They won't know you've disconnected unless they check their connections list and notice you're no longer there. LinkedIn does not send removal alerts the way some other platforms do.

You will no longer see their posts in your feed, and their activity won't show up in your notifications. However, if your profile is set to public, they can still find you by searching and view your public information. If you want to prevent them from seeing your profile at all, you'll need to adjust your privacy settings separately.

Reconnect with someone you've removed

If you remove someone and later want to reconnect, you can send them a new connection request just like you would with anyone else. Visit their profile and click "Connect." They'll receive your request as if it were the first time you'd asked to connect.

When you send a new request, you have the option to include a note explaining why you want to reconnect. This can be helpful if you think the person might wonder why you're reaching out again.

Manage your privacy after removing connections

Removing a connection doesn't automatically hide your profile from them. If you want to prevent someone from seeing your profile entirely, you'll need to adjust your privacy settings. Go to your profile settings and look for "Visibility" or "Privacy" options.

You can set your profile to private, which limits what non-connections can see. You can also block specific people if you want to prevent them from viewing your profile, sending messages, or seeing your activity. Blocking is a stronger action than removing a connection and should be used when you want to completely cut off contact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the person know I removed them?

No, LinkedIn does not send notifications when you remove a connection. The person will only know if they manually check their connections list and notice you're no longer there.

Can I remove someone without them seeing it?

Yes. Removing a connection is private. The person won't receive any alert, and LinkedIn won't post anything about it to your activity feed or theirs.

What's the difference between removing a connection and blocking someone?

Removing a connection simply takes them off your list, but they can still see your public profile and send you messages. Blocking prevents them from viewing your profile, sending messages, or seeing your activity at all. Use blocking only when you want complete separation.

If I remove someone, can they still message me?

Yes, unless you block them. Removing a connection doesn't prevent messaging. If you want to stop someone from contacting you, you'll need to block them or adjust your messaging privacy settings.

Can I undo a removal?

You can't undo a removal directly, but you can send the person a new connection request whenever you want. They'll receive it as a fresh request, and you can include a note if you'd like to explain.