Your LinkedIn connections represent years of networking, relationship building, and professional development. The Connection Exporter feature in Video Controls Plus gives you complete control over your network data, ensuring you own this valuable professional asset.
Connection Exporter is a powerful tool that extracts and organizes your LinkedIn connection data into usable formats. It captures:
All data exports locally to your device, maintaining privacy while giving you full ownership of your network information.
Your network is one of your most valuable professional assets:
You should own a complete copy, not just access through LinkedIn.
Professional relationship management requires organization:
Export enables proper CRM integration.
Accounts can face issues:
Having an export protects your network data.
Understanding your network enables strategy:
Exported data enables this analysis.
Don't be locked to one platform:
- Open Video Controls Plus options - Navigate to LinkedIn Features - Toggle Connection Exporter on
- Go to your LinkedIn connections page - Ensure page is fully loaded - Scroll to load more if needed
- Click the export button - Select export options - Wait for process to complete
Full Export Complete network export with all available data. Best for initial export and periodic full backups.
Selective Export Choose specific criteria:
Incremental Export New connections since last export. Efficient for regular updates.
Basic Information
Contact Details
Professional Information
Connection Data
CSV (Spreadsheet)
JSON (Data)
vCard (Contacts)
Categories Create meaningful segments:
Tagging System Add custom tags:
Maintenance Schedule Keep data current:
Stay current:
Organize for action:
Add value to exports:
Build complete profiles:
Quality over quantity:
Protect valuable data:
Use data strategically:
Problem: Not all connections appear in export.
Solutions:
Problem: Export process seems stuck.
Solutions:
Problem: Emails and phones not included.
Explanation:
Solution: Note which contacts need direct outreach.
Problem: Exported file won't import to CRM.
Solutions:
Problem: Exported information doesn't match current profiles.
Solution: Export captures point-in-time data. Schedule regular exports to keep information current.
Yes, exporting your own connection data for personal use is legal. Using the data should respect privacy and LinkedIn's terms.
Only emails that connections have shared publicly or directly with you. Private contact info isn't available.
Monthly exports are good for active networkers. Quarterly is sufficient for moderate activity. Always export before major career changes.
No, the export process doesn't notify your connections. It only reads publicly available data.
Connection Exporter focuses on first-degree connections. Second-degree connection data is limited by LinkedIn.
You can export all your connections. Very large networks (thousands) may need to be exported in batches.
LinkedIn has limited import functionality. Exports are primarily for use in other systems and backup.
Most CRM systems handle duplicates on import. Alternatively, use date filtering to export only new connections.
The saying holds true: your network determines much of your professional success. Connections open doors, provide opportunities, share knowledge, and support career growth.
Connection Exporter ensures this invaluable asset is truly yours. You're not dependent on LinkedIn's access, policies, or availability. Your network data lives where you want it, works with your tools, and serves your purposes.
Don't wait until you need your network data to realize you don't have it. Export today and establish a regular practice of maintaining your network information.
Ready to own your professional network? Enable Connection Exporter in Video Controls Plus and create your first export now.
Your relationships are too valuable to leave on someone else's server. Take control of your network today.
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Last updated 2026-02-25 by Video Controls Plus Team.