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# Request a connection

# Request a connection {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Request a connection with a mentor who seems like the right fit for you.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllEmployee CenterYour careerMentoringOverview.
2. On a mentor's profile, in the Suggested mentors section, select Connect.  
   Note:  
   You see suggested mentors only after setting your preferences.
3. From the Mentoring duration list, select the duration.
4. In the Message field, add a request message.
5. Select Send.
**Related tasks**   

* [Enroll as a mentor or mentee](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/hqOfw7_ALJws5H9u0cnGow "Enroll as a mentor or mentee to learn from your peers in new ways.")
* [Search for a mentor](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/a8jSeyYMoyFeFedWf70KBw "Search for mentors by name, job profile, or any other criterion you wish to. You can also use additional filters to search from the list of mentors.")
* [Edit mentee preferences](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/gWtlFKxRxwrREodZr2UmPw "As a mentee, edit your preferences based on your skills, focus areas, and topics of interest that you would like to discuss with your mentor.")
* [Edit mentor preferences](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/gwVvFHoOqWhCp0JHjAW1~Q "As a mentor, edit your preferences based on your skills, focus areas, and topics of interest that you would like to discuss with your mentor.")
* [View suggested mentors](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/zcL0L2qdgXu1wwLJ0~gyqQ "Enrolled Mentees can instantly view Mentor suggestions based on their enrollment preferences and also view additional match insights and mentor expertise to be able to choose an appropriate mentor.")
* [View match insights](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/DrEWZzOtQ74hWTZnPzNSqg "View the Match Insights score that is calculated based on the match score of the preferences.")
* [View mentoring requests](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/6nJpH1u~X~gEnArjvz5Tpw "Track any mentoring requests you've sent or received from others.")

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