What Does 3rd Mean on LinkedIn (Basics 101)

What Does 3rd Mean on LinkedIn?  Here is What You Need to Know!

Many LinkedIn users don’t know what does ‘3rd’ written next to the name of some of the LinkedIn users signify. Not just 3rd, you might have also noticed 1st and 2nd written next to some of the users. And you also must have wondered what these 1st, 2nd, and 3rd+ mean. Therefore to make things clear to you, I will tell you what does 3rd mean on LinkedIn, along with a brief on 1st and 2nd connections. So come along!

LinkedIn is an amazing social networking platform that allows you to connect with professionals. Not just networking, this platform allows you to build a personal as well as professional brand and open the door to opportunities for you. Using this platform, you can directly connect with people by sending them invitations, and to look for more connections, you can explore your 2nd and 3rd-degree connections.

So, without further ado, let’s jump into the article and learn what does 3rd mean on LinkedIn. Why wait, then? Let’s begin!

What Does 3rd Mean on LinkedIn?

You will find 3rd written next to the name of a person who is connected with your 2nd connection and is not directly connected to you. For e.g., If you are viewing the LinkedIn profile of someone who is not connected to you but is connected to at least one of your 2nd connections, you will find 3rd written next to their name.

Just like ‘3rd’, you might have also noticed 1st and 2nd written next to people’s names on LinkedIn. Out of these two, 1st connections are the ones that are directly connected to you, while 2nd connections are not directly connected to you but are connected to your 1st connection.

Wrapping Up

With this, I come to the end of this blog, and I hope you now know what does 3rd mean on LinkedIn. So next time when you see 3rd+ written next to a person’s name on LinkedIn, don’t get confused and know that this person is the connection of one of your 2nd connections. And yeah, for more such queries related to LinkedIn and its features, you can comment in the comments section below.

So, guys, that is it for today. Take Care! And keep visiting our website, Path of EX, for more such queries related to Social media, Gaming, and Technology. Till then, Bye! Bye!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I Connect with a 3rd person on LinkedIn?

Yes, you can connect with a 3rd person on LinkedIn.

2. What does 1st 2nd and 3rd mean on LinkedIn?

Ist Connection: People who are directly connected to you.
2nd Connection: People who are connected to your Ist-degree connections
3rd Connection: People who are connected to your 2nd-degree connections.

3. How do I see 2nd and 3rd connections on LinkedIn?

To see your 2nd and 3rd connections on LinkedIn, you need to follow the steps stated below:
Step 1: Open the LinkedIn app.
Step 2: Tap on your Profile at the top left corner.
Step 3: Tap on the View profile option below your name.
Step 4: Tap on the Connections option in your Profile Introduction.
Step 5: Next to People, you will find a Button (Ist) with a drop-down arrow, tap on it
Step 6: Tap on the 2nd and 3rd+ buttons to see your connections.

4. What is the 3rd+ on LinkedIn?

You will find 3rd+ written next to connections that are not part of your network but are the ones that are connected to your 2nd connection.

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