This blog post tells you how to remove/withdraw a LinkedIn connection invitation request.
2021 update: I’ve just rewritten part of this blog post so that the instructions are valid, as LinkedIn has made changes since I originally published this blog post in 2012.
Introduction
I wanted to withdraw a LinkedIn connection request. Which luckily it is relatively easy to do. My personal reason was I didn’t want an old LinkedIn connection request outstanding for months. I’m now suggesting people request a connection with me, rather than vice versa.
Please note: I’ve written these instructions whilst using a web browser on a desktop PC. I’m unsure if there are any differences using mobile devices.
How to withdraw a LinkedIn invitation:
- From the top menu click on ‘My Network’.
- From the invitations column, select ‘Manage’.
- Under ‘Manage invitations’ select ‘Sent’.
- Now select ‘Withdraw’ for the connection request you sent.
- When prompted either confirm the ‘withdraw’ or select ‘cancel’.
Final thoughts
I hope you find this LinkedIn article useful, and I know I now feel more rest assured knowing there are not outstanding old requests hanging around.