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How to download CSV file of connections from LinkedIn and upload it to RFS

1. Log into your LinkedIn account and click the "me" dropdown in the top right cornerScreen Shot 2021-01-21 at 11.04.41 AM

 

2. Under that dropdown menu, select "Settings & Privacy" under the "Account" heading

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3. On the left side of your page, you will see a list of settings and privacy options. Click on "How LinkedIn uses your data" under the heading of "Data privacy"

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4. Select "Get a copy of your data"

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5. Here, you can choose which data files you would like. Select the "connections" box, and then click the blue "Request archive" button at the bottom of the page.

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6. In about 10 minutes, you will receive an email from LinkedIn containing a file with your data. Click on the link in the email to download your data. Screen Shot 2021-01-21 at 11.16.22 AM

 

7. The link will take you to this page (on your LinkedIn account). Click the blue "download archive" button at the bottom, and the file will save to your computer's downloads.

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8.  Now, log into your ReadyForSocial account and select "My Profile" under the user avatar in the top right corner.

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9.  Underneath the "Company" heading, there is a heading that says "Upload LinkedIn Connections CSV File." Here, you will click "Choose File" and select the file that you just downloaded to your computer.Screen Shot 2021-01-21 at 11.20.52 AM