Quick summary
To stop a LinkedIn connection request, navigate to My Network, open the Invitations manager, switch to the Sent tab, and click Withdraw next to the pending request. This process permanently cancels the outgoing invitation and sends a confirmation notification.
Steps
- Click the 'My Network' tab at the top of the LinkedIn homepage.
- In the left sidebar, click 'Manage' next to the 'Invitations' section.
- Switch to the 'Sent' tab to see all pending connection requests.
- Find the person to whom you sent the request and click the 'Withdraw' button next to their name.
- Click 'Withdraw' again to confirm the withdrawal when prompted.
- A notification pops up confirming the invitation has been withdrawn.
