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Using different systems for managing contacts and messages can be quite time consuming so it is good news that there is a way to extract LinkedIn contacts and messages into a useable .csv format.

If you want a quick view in list format of all the messages from linked it - this is quite a useful function.

How to get an export of your data from LinkedIn:

  • From the 'Me' option on the top menu bar, select 'Settings & Privacy'.
  • From 'Data Privacy' click on 'Get a Copy of Your Data'.


  • Once you have selected your options you will receive an email when the download is ready.




  • You can then open the .csv file in MS Excel or a similar package.



Published on 27 Jun 2021 by Gail Henderson

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