Connect and Network (21)

Does every member have a profile page?

Yes. Every DealStream member has a profile page.  

How can I view my existing profile?

Go to Connect in your dashboard and click on Your Profile. Then click on the View Profile tile. From there you can see your profile as other members see it.

How do I accept or decline a connection request?

Go to Connect in your dashboard and click on Invitations. There you can see your invitations received. You will have the option to accept or decline each request.  ...

How do I find members to connect with?

Go to Connect in your dashboard and click on Find Members. You can filter members by location, industry, or additional criteria using the filters at the top of the page. Clic...

How do I send a connection request?

To send a connection request, go to Connect in your dashboard and click on Find Members. There you will see a list of members which can be filtered by location, industry, and ...

How do I send or receive DealMail messages?

You can only send and receive DealMail messages to or from members you are connected with. To send a mesage, go to Connect in your dashboard and click on Your Connections to v...

How do I update my profile?

Go to Connect in your dashboard and click on Your Profile. Then click on the Update Profile tile. You can edit your name, bio, photo, and other profile information. Click Save...

How do I verify my identity?

Go to Connect in your dashboard and click on Your Profile. Then click on the Identity Verification tile. You will be taken to through a system hosted by our identity verificat...

If I enter my profile in another language will you translate it into English?

Yes. We will translate it to English using Google Translate. It's a machine translation, so the quality is not as good as a human translation.  

Should I use DealMail to advertise my listings?

No. You should not use DealMail to advertise your listings. You will not be able to reach enough people. To post a listing, go to Sell on your dashboard and then click on Add ...

Should I use DealMail to inquire about a listing I am interested in?

No. You should not use DealMail to inquire about listings. You should inquire about a listing by clicking the green Send Inquiry button on the listing page. This will allow yo...

What do some members have a blue or yellow check mark icon next to their name?

The blue or yellow check mark icons are identity verification badges.  The blue identity verification badge means that a member's identity has been verified with a gover...

What does 1st, 2nd and 3rd mean on a member’s profile page?

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd indicators show your degree of connection to another member. 1st-degree connection: You are directly connected to this member. You have accepted each o...

What does the Include Archived Conversations checkbox mean in DealMail?

This means conversations you previously decided to archive will now be visible.   

What does the Pro banner mean?

The Pro banner means the member is on the Pro member plan.   

What is Connect?

Connect is DealStream’s networking feature that allows members to find other members, send connection requests, and manage their network.  

What is the difference between Invitations, DealMail, and Listing Inquiries?

Invitations are requests from members who want to connect with you. They might want to connect for various reasons, such as being in a similar industry or starting a professio...

Where can I see my connection invitations?

Go to Connect in your dashboard and click on Invitations. From there you can view your invitations sent and received.  

Where can I see my connections?

Go to Connect in your dashboard and click on Your Connections. There you can see your existing connections.  

Who can see my profile page?

Your profile page is visible only to other DealStream members.  

Why do you have limits on open connection invitations?

Open invitation limits help us protect the community from spam and keep networking relevant. Members who consistently send invites that are accepted can earn higher limits, wh...