So, read on if you want to know how to clean up your network.
The Difference Between Blocking and Removing a Connection
Before we get into how to remove a connection, it’s important to understand the difference between blocking and removing a connection.
When you block someone, they will no longer be able to see your profile or contact you. Blocking someone on LinkedIn is a good idea if that person is spamming you or if you want to cut off all communication with that person.
When you remove a connection, the other person will still be able to see your profile and contact you, but you will no longer see their content in your feed. Removing a connection is a good idea if you don’t find the connection useful, or you want to limit the amount of content you see from that person, but you don’t want to cut off communication entirely.
How to Remove a Connection on LinkedIn
Now that you know the difference between blocking and removing a connection, let’s show you how to remove a connection on LinkedIn.
Here’s how to remove a connection:
Launch the LinkedIn app on your device and go to the profile of the connection you want to remove. Tap the circled ellipsis to reveal profile options. Select Remove Connection. Tap Remove Connection in the confirmation prompt.
And that’s all there is to it! If you want to remove multiple connections, you can do so by going to your list of connections and tapping the ellipsis next to each connection you want to remove.
Using LinkedIn web, the steps are similar: navigate to the profile, click on More, and then select Remove Connection.
Should You Remove or Block Connections?
As we mentioned earlier, it all depends on why you want to remove the connection. If you just want to get rid of someone because they’re annoying, then blocking might be the best option. However, if you simply want to stop seeing content for business reasons (they work for a competitor, etc.), then removing them as a connection is probably the better option.
