Hello there! Finding out when you first connected with someone on LinkedIn is a common query among users. The direct answer is that LinkedIn doesn’t prominently display a clear “Connected on [Date]” message on profiles for easy reference. However, there are a few methods to potentially determine this:
1. Check Your Messages: If you communicated with the person when you initially connected, reviewing the message date (like a “Thanks for connecting” message or an acceptance note) can give you a close estimation of the connection date.
2. “Contact Info” on Their Profile: Occasionally, under a connection’s name and headline, clicking on their “Contact info” may reveal the month and year of when you connected. This feature’s visibility can vary, so it’s suggested to explore it. Third-party tools like Bardeen AI and LeadDelta also mention this as a possible location to find this information.
3. Download Your LinkedIn Data: While more time-consuming, you can request an archive of your LinkedIn data. In the “Connections.csv” file included, there is usually a “Connected On” date listed for each first-degree connection. Although not ideal for quick individual lookups, this method provides comprehensive data.
In summary, while there isn’t a straightforward “date stamp” on every profile, checking your message history or the “Contact info” section are efficient options for a quick assessment. For a comprehensive view, the data download feature offers the most detailed information if you require this data for all your connections. Best regards, [Your Name]