How to Withdraw Connection Requests on LinkedIn

Watch the step-by-step walkthrough below, then follow along to clean up the pending invitations you've sent by withdrawing any connection request from your Sent list.

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How to Withdraw Connection Requests on LinkedIn

Follow these steps alongside the video to withdraw any pending invitation you've sent.

1

Select "My Network" from the top menu

2

Click "Manage" under the Grow section

3

Select the "Sent" tab

  • This shows every connection request you've sent that is still pending
4

Click the "Withdraw" button next to the person's name

  • Withdrawing removes the pending invitation so it no longer appears in their requests

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about withdrawing connection requests on LinkedIn.

How do I withdraw a connection request on LinkedIn?

Open My Network from the top menu, click Manage under the Grow section, switch to the Sent tab, and click the Withdraw button next to the person's name. The pending invitation is removed immediately.

Will the person know I withdrew the request?

No. LinkedIn does not send a notification when you withdraw an invitation. The request simply disappears from their pending invitations, and they are not told that it was sent and then withdrawn.

Can I send a new request after withdrawing one?

If you withdraw an invitation, LinkedIn makes you wait up to three weeks before you can send that same person another connection request. This limit is in place to discourage repeated invitations to people who haven't responded.

Why should I withdraw pending invitations?

LinkedIn limits the number of outstanding invitations you can have, and too many ignored requests can hurt your account standing. Withdrawing old, unanswered invitations keeps your Sent list clean and frees you up to invite people who are more likely to accept.

Where is the "Sent" tab on LinkedIn?

The Sent tab lives inside the Manage invitations screen. Go to My Network, click Manage under Grow, and you'll see Received and Sent tabs at the top — choose Sent to see invitations you've issued.

Can I withdraw connection requests on the mobile app?

Yes. Tap the My Network icon, open Manage (or Invitations), switch to the Sent tab, and tap Withdraw next to any name. The flow mirrors the desktop steps shown in the video.

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