LinkedIn resource

How to Download Your LinkedIn Account Data

A LinkedIn data export can contain selected categories such as connections or messages, or the larger account archive. Both options start under Data Privacy and Get a copy of your data.

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The decision that matters

Choose the right export before you start

LinkedIn's delivery time depends on the scope you select. Specific categories can arrive quickly, while the larger archive takes longer, so choose only the data needed for the task.

Current workflow

How to complete the current provider export

On LinkedIn on the web, select Me → Settings & Privacy.
Open the first-party step
Open Data Privacy in the left rail.
Open the first-party step
Under How LinkedIn uses your data, open Get a copy of your data.
Open the first-party step
On Download my data, choose specific categories or the larger data archive.
Open the first-party step
Click Request archive.
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LinkedIn emails specific categories within minutes and the larger archive within 24 hours.
Open the first-party step
Use the email link to download the archive within 72 hours.
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Reviewed visual references

Match the current first-party screens

LinkedIn How LinkedIn uses your data settings — LinkedIn is the registered trademark of LinkedIn Corporation or its affiliates. This independent instructional use does not signify affiliation with or endorsement by LinkedIn Corporation or its affiliates.

LinkedIn Download my data options — LinkedIn is the registered trademark of LinkedIn Corporation or its affiliates. This independent instructional use does not signify affiliation with or endorsement by LinkedIn Corporation or its affiliates.

What this workflow covers

Useful output and next steps

Opening Get a copy of your data from Data Privacy
Choosing specific categories or the larger data archive
Requesting the archive and using the emailed download link

Objections and limits

What this resource does not promise

Specific categories may arrive within minutes, while the larger archive can take up to 24 hours.
The emailed download link is available for 72 hours.
Download Your Data does not currently analyze LinkedIn archives.

Repository evidence

Current in-product visual guide route

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This exact route or input shape is maintained in frontend/application/routing.js.

First-party sources

Verify the provider workflow

Download your account data

Questions before you export

Frequently asked questions

Can I download only LinkedIn connections or messages?

Yes. The current Download my data screen lets you choose specific categories instead of requesting the larger archive.

How long does a LinkedIn data export take?

LinkedIn says specific categories can arrive within minutes and the larger archive within 24 hours.

How long does the LinkedIn download link work?

The current guide says to use the emailed archive link within 72 hours.

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