How to Export Contacts from LinkedIn
Step 1: Access Your LinkedIn Profile
To export your LinkedIn contacts, you need to first access your LinkedIn profile. Open the LinkedIn app or website on your device and log in with your credentials. If you haven’t created a LinkedIn account yet, you can do so by clicking on the "Create account" button.
Step 2: Click on "Contacts" Tab
Once you’re logged in, click on the "Contacts" tab located on the left-hand side of the screen. This tab is usually the first thing you’ll see when you log in to your LinkedIn profile.
Step 3: Select "Export" Option
From the "Contacts" tab, select the "Export" option from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Choose Export Format
You’ll be asked to choose the export format for your contacts. LinkedIn allows you to export contacts in CSV (Comma Separated Values) format.
Step 5: Choose Format and Export Options
Select "CSV" as the export format and choose the following options:
- Export all contacts: Export all the contacts in your LinkedIn profile.
- Export specific groups: Select specific groups you’d like to export contacts from.
- Export public contacts: Export only public contacts, excluding your own contact information.
- Filter by criteria: Filter your contacts by specific criteria such as location, industry, or job title.
Step 6: Download Exported Contacts
Once you’ve selected your export options, click on the "Export" button to download the contacts. The export process may take a few minutes, depending on the number of contacts in your profile.
**Important Notes:
- Contact Ownership: When exporting contacts, the owning contact will be listed as the "Owning Contact" in the exported file. However, this might not always be the case, especially if you’ve used LinkedIn’s "contact ownership" feature to add a tag to the contacts.
- Export Limitations: LinkedIn allows you to export up to 1,000 contacts per month. If you exceed this limit, you may need to adjust your export options or wait for the next month to export more contacts.
**Selecting the Right Contact Field:
When exporting contacts, you might need to select the correct contact field to include. For example:
- Contact Name: Export only the contact’s full name.
- Company: Export only the contact’s company name.
- Job Title: Export only the contact’s job title.
**Common Limitations and Workarounds:
- LinkedIn’s Contact Ownership Feature: If you’ve used LinkedIn’s "contact ownership" feature to add a tag to the contacts, they might not be included in the exported file.
- Printing Multiple Copies: If you need to print multiple copies of your exported contacts, you can select the "Print all contacts" option instead of "Export all contacts" to include multiple copies.
- Additional Fields: You can also export additional fields such as email addresses, phone numbers, and addresses by selecting the relevant fields in the export options.
**Tips and Variations:
- Export to Another Platform: You can export your LinkedIn contacts to other platforms such as Excel, Google Sheets, or CSV files.
- Export to Another System: You can export your LinkedIn contacts to other systems such as CRM software or email marketing platforms.
- Export in bulk: If you need to export a large number of contacts, you can use the LinkedIn export feature to send an email or a push notification to your contacts.
Conclusion:
Exporting contacts from LinkedIn is a straightforward process that allows you to share your contact information with others. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily export your LinkedIn contacts and use the information for various purposes such as networking, outreach, or marketing.