You can remove a contact from LinkedIn in three clicks from your connections list
LinkedIn stores your connections in a list you control. Removing someone means they can no longer see your profile updates, message you directly, or appear in your network when others search. The person you remove is not notified, but they will notice if they look for you later and find the connection gone. You can remove a contact at any time, and the process takes less than a minute.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are using LinkedIn on a computer or phone, but both routes lead to the same result: the connection is deleted from your network and theirs.
Key Takeaways
- Removing a contact from LinkedIn does not send them a notification, but they can see the connection is gone if they check your profile.
- On a computer, go to your connections list, find the person, click the three dots next to their name, and select "Remove connection."
- On a phone, open your connections list, swipe left on the person's name (iPhone) or long-press their name (Android), then confirm the removal.
- Once removed, that person cannot see your activity, message you, or find you through your mutual connections unless you reconnect later.
- You can remove multiple contacts one at a time, but LinkedIn does not offer a bulk removal tool for many contacts at once.
How to remove a contact on a computer
Start by logging into LinkedIn and clicking the My Network icon in the top navigation bar. This opens your connections page. You will see a list of all your connections with their job titles and company names.
Find the person you want to remove. You can scroll through the list or use the search box at the top to type their name. Once you find them, look for the three dots (called a menu button) on the right side of their name. Click those three dots. A small menu will appear with options including "Remove connection." Click that option. LinkedIn will ask you to confirm — click "Remove" again, and the contact is gone from your network.
How to remove a contact on an iPhone
Open the LinkedIn app and tap the Me icon at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap Connections. This shows your full connections list.
Find the person you want to remove and swipe left on their name with your finger. A red "Remove" button will appear on the right side. Tap it. LinkedIn will ask you to confirm the removal — tap "Remove" again. The contact is now deleted from your network.
How to remove a contact on Android
Open the LinkedIn app and tap the Me icon at the bottom right. Scroll down and tap Connections. This opens your connections list.
Find the person you want to remove and press and hold their name for a moment (do not just tap — hold your finger on it). A menu will pop up with options. Tap Remove connection. LinkedIn will ask you to confirm — tap "Remove" to finish. The contact is now removed from your network.
What happens after you remove someone
Once you remove a contact, they disappear from your connections list when ready. They can no longer see your profile updates, your activity feed, or any posts you share with your network. They also cannot send you direct messages through LinkedIn's messaging system.
The person you removed will not receive a notification that you removed them. However, if they visit your profile or search for you in their connections, they will see that you are no longer connected. If you want to reconnect with them later, you can send them a new connection request just as you would with anyone else.
Removing contacts you no longer want to see
You might remove a contact because you no longer work together, you want to limit who sees your activity, or you straightforward want to clean up your network. LinkedIn does not restrict who you can remove — you have full control over your connections list.
If you are removing many contacts and want to do it faster, note that LinkedIn does not have a bulk removal feature. You will need to remove each person individually using the steps above. Some people use this as a chance to review their entire network and decide who they actually want to stay connected with.
If you accidentally remove someone
If you remove someone by mistake, you can reconnect with them. Go to your connections list, search for their name, and when you find their profile, click or tap the "Connect" button. They will receive a new connection request, just as if you were connecting for the first time. They can accept or decline it.
There is no way to undo a removal when ready — you must send a new request. If you are worried about accidentally removing someone, take a moment to confirm before clicking the final "Remove" button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person know I removed them?
LinkedIn does not send a notification when you remove someone. However, they will see the connection is gone if they look at your profile or search their own connections list. If you want to explain why you removed them, you would need to message them separately outside of LinkedIn.
Can I remove someone without them seeing my profile first?
Yes. Removing a contact does not require them to visit your profile or know about it. You can remove anyone from your connections list at any time, and they will only notice if they happen to check whether you are still connected.
What if I remove someone and then want to reconnect?
Send them a new connection request. They will receive it like any other request and can accept or decline. There is no penalty for reconnecting with someone you previously removed.
Does removing a contact delete our message history?
No. Your past messages with that person remain in your LinkedIn inbox even after you remove the connection. However, once removed, you cannot send them new messages unless you reconnect first.
Can I remove multiple people at once?
LinkedIn does not offer a bulk removal tool. You must remove each contact individually using the steps for your device. If you need to remove many contacts, plan to spend several minutes going through your list one person at a time.