A connector for a pipeline, in particular for conveying hydrocarbons, extends along a longitudinal axis and has a gripping portion configured to be fitted around and clamped to the outer face; a sleeve portion, which is mounted in sliding manner to the gripping portion; a metal front gasket configured to be placed between the front end face and a face of the sleeve portion; and linear actuators connected with the gripping portion and the sleeve portion to axially compress the metal front gasket between the front end face of the pipeline and the face of the sleeve portion.