{"id":7786,"date":"2020-10-15T14:16:24","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T11:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/?p=7786"},"modified":"2026-03-18T17:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:42:35","slug":"linkedin-connection-requests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/linkedin-connection-requests\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices For Making LinkedIn Connection Requests (With Examples and Expert Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>TL;DR<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection message<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a note you can add when sending a connection request. It&#8217;s brief, limited to 300 characters, and used to justify why you&#8217;re trying to connect. Generally, there are 3 types of LinkedIn connections: 1st-degree, 2nd-degree, and 3rd-degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection messages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> don&#8217;t work anymore. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve prepared this comprehensive guide with actionable tips and 20+ templates. Use it as a reference point to ensure your messages always sound relevant and personalized.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To collect leads from LinkedIn, use the LinkedIn Email Finder extension. Alternatively, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/email-finder\">Email Finder<\/a> to find emails on any other website.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/about.linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 billion users<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, LinkedIn opportunities are unmatched. But people seem to have a solid grasp on that, turning the platform into a highly competitive space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting by simply adding a note won&#8217;t seal the deal these days. Effective outreach strategies speak to leads&#8217; pain points and interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is on a mission to provide you with a guide for writing quality <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection messages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that feel both personal and drive engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<p class=\"table-of-contents__title\">Outline:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What is a LinkedIn connection request message?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How to write a connection message on LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mistakes\">Mistakes that raise red flags in LinkedIn connection messages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#templates\">20+ best LinkedIn connection request message templates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a LinkedIn connection request message<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection message <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is basically a note you can add when sending a connection request. It&#8217;s short, limited to 300 characters, and serves to explain the reason you&#8217;re trying to connect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such messages are an excellent opportunity to establish a rapport, but it&#8217;s crucial to keep in mind they are not direct sales pitches. When writing your notes for LinkedIn connection requests, focus on making them personalized and genuine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to send a connection request on LinkedIn?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting with people on LinkedIn is easy. Just go to the profile of the person you want to connect with and click the <\/span><em>Connect<\/em> button<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SCR-20250526-pezt.jpeg\" alt=\"sending linkedin connection request\" width=\"610\" height=\"350\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SCR-20250526-pezt.jpeg 1606w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SCR-20250526-pezt-300x172.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SCR-20250526-pezt-1024x588.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SCR-20250526-pezt-768x441.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SCR-20250526-pezt-1536x882.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, click &#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a note<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; and create a short and personalized message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SCR-20250526-pfpi.png\" alt=\"sending linkedin connection request\" width=\"624\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SCR-20250526-pfpi.png 1104w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SCR-20250526-pfpi-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SCR-20250526-pfpi-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SCR-20250526-pfpi-768x307.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the different types of LinkedIn connections?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connection types are used to identify your level of closeness with other people on LinkedIn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, they can be split into three categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st-degree connections \u2013 profiles you&#8217;re already connected with. They are part of your network, so you can contact them via regular LinkedIn messages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd-degree connections \u2013 these people are outside your direct network, but they are tied to someone from your immediate connections. You can&#8217;t just directly text them, so have your templates ready if you plan to send a connection request.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3rd-degree connection \u2013 these LinkedIn profiles are only connected with your 2nd-degree connections. To contact them, you need to send a connection request and have it accepted as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e1edf7;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Expert tip<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend sending connection requests only to people relevant to your industry to keep your LinkedIn reputation safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failing to keep your outreach relevant impacts your acceptance rates and can lead to a temporary suspension or even ban.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/linkedin-automation-tools\"><b>LinkedIn outreach automation tools<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to avoid this headache.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Snov.io\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">outreach software platform\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keeps your outreach in check with <\/span><b>smart safety limits, built-in proxies, LinkedIn account rotation, and much more!<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"content-banner fourth\">\n<p class=\"content-banner__title\">Sign up and get a <span>$50<\/span> bonus!<\/p>\n<p class=\"content-banner__description\">Create your free account to claim it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-banner__link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.snov.io\/register?lang=en&amp;signup_source=blog&amp;signup_page=snov.io%2Fblog%2Fsales-email-templates&amp;cta_type=banner\">Join today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-banner-capture\">\n<p>This promotional offer applies to new accounts only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to write a connection message on LinkedIn\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good LinkedIn connection message<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Clearly, no approach works universally, so testing is vital. But there are a few essential tips that you can use as a reference point to make your efforts more guided.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection messages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, relying on the SUCCES framework is a good practice. Basically, this approach, introduced in\u00a0 the Made to Stick <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book by Chip and Dan Heath,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is all about making your messages memorable in people&#8217;s minds:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/made-to-stick.png\" alt=\"success framework for linkedin outreach\" width=\"613\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/made-to-stick.png 1150w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/made-to-stick-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/made-to-stick-1024x668.png 1024w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/made-to-stick-768x501.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>SUCCES framework<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands for:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simplicity<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0There is no need for walls of text and overly complicated language. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection messages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shouldn&#8217;t be an exception to the widespread &#8220;short and sweet&#8221; rule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unexpectedness<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0A super personalized <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection message<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might take some extra time. Yet, the efforts could pay off in the end. Point out something not as obvious about your leads&#8217; work or share an unusual perspective about their project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Concreteness<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being specific and transparent about the reasons you want to connect helps avoid any impression of generic outreach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Credibility<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust is a cornerstone of any meaningful connection, which is why it&#8217;s so crucial to establish it. If suitable, share your experience or credentials in your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection messages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emotions<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As humans, we can&#8217;t remove emotions from the equation, even in LinkedIn outreach. Try to connect on this level by sharing how their ideas have made you feel.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stories<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection messages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feel relatable by sharing a story is also a good idea. Think of a time you&#8217;ve experienced something similar to your potential lead or have faced a challenge they&#8217;ve mentioned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ve prepared even more tips to help you make your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection messages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more impactful. Let&#8217;s move on to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fuow_gXfjUQ?si=11jsCxv4wCFLjhLj\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for common ground<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever heard about the mere exposure effect? It&#8217;s a human tendency to develop preferences for something based solely on recognition. Put simply, familiarity breeds comfort. We bet you&#8217;ve experienced that yourself a number of times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of LinkedIn, this means that building trust is way easier with people who share something in common with you. This could be a mutual connection, a shared interest, or anything else that creates a sense of connection and familiarity. Once this trust is established, people become more likely to accept your LinkedIn connection request.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalize your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection messages<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best LinkedIn connection request messages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may vary, but personalization is always king. Knowing your audience means reaching out to potential leads in a way that speaks directly to them. After all, a financial advisor is probably not the right target for your posts on social media trends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"width: 90%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: dashed;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span><b>Did you know?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1426197\/success-rate-personalization-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">95% of marketers<\/a> claim that personalization has a significant impact on their strategies.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our opinion, LinkedIn is one of the best places to help you ensure that outreach campaigns are personalized. Basically, it&#8217;s a vast pool of data on people&#8217;s career choices, educational backgrounds, and professional interests at your fingertips. We recommend using this data primarily to pinpoint your potential leads and those who align with your goals and offerings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, personalizing your LinkedIn message requests takes time, but the results won&#8217;t keep you waiting. You can mention how you know them, acknowledge their successes, and bring up shared interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that personalization goes far beyond mentioning leads&#8217; names. A quality connection request message is all about relevancy and attention to people&#8217;s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1Automation hack<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Personalize your outreach messages in bulk using <\/b><b>LinkedIn automation<\/b><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address people by name and mention their roles, industries, companies, and more. And all this irrespective of how many people you&#8217;re reaching out to at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/personaized-linkedin-message.png\" alt=\"snov.io linkedin message personalization features\" width=\"504\" height=\"425\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/personaized-linkedin-message.png 972w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/personaized-linkedin-message-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/personaized-linkedin-message-768x647.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, implement the <\/span><b>Dynamic content <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feature to tailor your messages to any client.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, use <\/span><b>Spintax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to easily create multiple unique message variations by mixing various words and phrases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your LinkedIn connection requests professional<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, using LinkedIn for personalization is a smart move, but it&#8217;s equally important to keep your messages professional. In your outreach, we recommend not including too much information related to your leads&#8217; personal lives. People are entitled to their privacy, and failing to respect it can skew the odds of building meaningful connections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tone of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection request messages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also a crucial point to consider. To ensure your leads feel comfortable, aim to strike a balance between friendly and professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your LinkedIn message comes across as overly casual, people might start questioning your seriousness. At the same time, too formal communication might be perceived as unnecessarily cold and impersonal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, adjust your tone with the following factors in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industry communication norms<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lead&#8217;s professional position<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Context of your relationship<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a connection first<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reciprocity hasn&#8217;t been lost somewhere along the way; it&#8217;s still very much alive. In its essence, it&#8217;s a core social norm and human principle that makes us willing to reciprocate acts of kindness and favors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This need to balance things out is often leveraged as part of marketing campaigns. Such strategies are carefully designed to get people to move down the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/glossary\/sales-funnel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales funnel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the goal here is, obviously, not immediate sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can take on many forms, such as free guides, templates, insights, etc. Generally, giving away things of value is usually received positively and makes people more inclined to engage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, before you send your next <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection message<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, think of ways you can bring something useful to the table. Put yourself in your leads&#8217; shoes and reflect on what would prompt you to engage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider sharing helpful insights or resources, showing interest in individuals&#8217; profiles, etc. But remember to keep your outreach messages genuine; people can smell sales pitches a mile away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping the initial touchpoints<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend laying the groundwork before launching your outreach campaigns. Try breaking the ice by engaging with your potential leads&#8217; content: like their posts and leave a thoughtful comment. This can help make your efforts feel more genuine and create a stronger connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mistakes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mistakes that raise red flags in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection messages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some common pitfalls we recommend that you steer clear of when launching your LinkedIn outreach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not optimizing your LinkedIn profile<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn optimization is an ongoing process of establishing your personal brand. It&#8217;s a continuous story of your professional path that should evolve alongside your career growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, before you send your next <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection message<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure your profile looks well-polished. It should obviously have quality pictures, relevant descriptions, and detailed experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, strong LinkedIn profiles usually go beyond the basics. They reflect people&#8217;s value, growth, and expertise, establishing a deeper connection with leads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, your account is the first thing people see when you&#8217;re trying to connect. The first impression, more often than not, can make it or break it. In other words, it can play a huge role in whether your connection requests get accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping the initial touchpoints<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend laying the groundwork before launching your outreach campaigns. Try breaking the ice by engaging with your potential leads&#8217; content: like their posts and leave a thoughtful comment. This can help make your efforts feel more genuine and create a stronger connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e1edf7;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccdBonus tip<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn constantly monitors for any suspicious activity. So, when choosing an automation tool, we strongly advise paying close attention to its safety features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snov.io takes care of your data security by providing the following measures:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location-based proxies for each LinkedIn account you connect (choose the one we provide or use your own!).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn account rotation to help you evenly distribute your outreach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm-up mode to prepare your account for safe networking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And much more!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"templates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20+ <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best LinkedIn connection request message templates<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still struggling to put your thoughts together? No worries; we&#8217;ve gathered effective <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection message templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for each occasion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection request message templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for professional networking<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with your target in a way that&#8217;s meaningful using these templates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I came across your project in [industry], and it really caught my attention. Let&#8217;s connect about [topic].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName], I&#8217;ve been following your career in [field] and I&#8217;m genuinely impressed. Would love to chat about [topic] some time.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your take on [field] really stands out. I&#8217;d love to connect and hear more about your thoughts on [specific area].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Hi FirstName,] I saw what you&#8217;re doing with [project] and it&#8217;s exactly what I&#8217;m interested in. Mind if we connect to chat about [related topic]?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way you&#8217;re approaching [industry] is so refreshing. Connecting to explore [related solution].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection request message templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for job seekers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These templates can help you make a solid first impression:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I see you&#8217;re looking for a [position] at [company]. My experience with [technology\/skill] could benefit your [team\/division].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;m exploring new roles in [industry]. Your team\u2019s work on [project] aligns with my background.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your company\u2019s approach to [specific challenge] impressed me. Would my experience in [area] fit your team?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That campaign your marketing team did for [company] was brilliant! My skills in [area] could complement your strategy.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your [company] is doing groundbreaking work in [field]. My experience with [technology] could advance your [specific project].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized LinkedIn connection request message templates<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your outreach feel more genuine with these templates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I just read your post about [topic] and couldn&#8217;t stop thinking about it. Let&#8217;s discuss [related subject] further.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;ve been following your work on [project], and it&#8217;s impressive. Would love to hear more about your approach to [related topic].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your post about [issue] really resonated with me. I&#8217;ve been thinking about similar things lately. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s discuss [solution].<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your article on [topic] was spot-on about [issue]. I\u2019d love to share some insights on similar challenges.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your post about [issue] really resonated with me. I\u2019d love to connect and brainstorm some [solution] ideas.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best LinkedIn connection request messages for sales<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Templates that aren\u2019t too sales-y right away:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><i><\/i><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your work at [company] caught my eye. Seems we&#8217;re both focused on [area]. Thought it might be worth connecting to share approaches.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I noticed your team at [company] has been tackling [challenge]. I\u2019ve gathered some insights that might help. Mind connecting?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve been following your team\u2019s work on [topic] at [company]. Let\u2019s connect and share insights on making [task] more efficient.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I see you&#8217;re working on [challenge] at [company]. I\u2019d love to exchange tips on what\u2019s working.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn connection message templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for events, communities, and alumni<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Templates for connecting with those you already know or have something in common:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your comment in [community] about [topic] made me rethink my whole approach. Would love to connect and hear more of your thoughts.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi [FirstName],<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fellow [university] grad here! I\u2019d love to hear about your journey in [industry].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to cancel a pending LinkedIn connection request?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned above, LinkedIn takes people&#8217;s activity seriously and is very vigilant about any suspicious actions. If the platform detects yours as such, your account might be at stake. So, canceling pending LinkedIn connection requests is as important as sending them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Snov.io, you can easily track your connection requests and withdraw them both manually and automatically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To view them, just go to the <\/span><b>Campaigns <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tab and then click <\/span><b>Connection requests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located in the submenu on the left.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-requests.png\" data-fancybox=\"\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-requests.png\" alt=\"canceling linkedin connection request\" width=\"746\" height=\"353\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-requests.png 1370w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-requests-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-requests-1024x484.png 1024w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-requests-768x363.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to delete them manually, you need to first select the LinkedIn profile. At this point, you can see the number of all pending requests next to your account name on the left.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-request-linkedin.png\" data-fancybox=\"\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-request-linkedin.png\" alt=\"canceling linkedin connection messages\" width=\"597\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-request-linkedin.png 1235w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-request-linkedin-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-request-linkedin-1024x686.png 1024w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connection-request-linkedin-768x514.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you can quickly withdraw them one by one by checking the boxes next to the prospects and clicking <\/span><b>Withdraw selected.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To clear the entire list, click the square icon in the top left and select <\/span><b>All requests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To withdraw LinkedIn connection requests automatically, just enable automated mode by switching the toggle at the top left of the page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pending-connection-requests.png\" alt=\"how to send LinkedIn connection requests safely\" width=\"667\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pending-connection-requests.png 1433w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pending-connection-requests-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pending-connection-requests-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pending-connection-requests-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To set this up, enter the maximum number of pending requests each account can have. This limit will apply to all connected LinkedIn accounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e1edf7;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Note<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining good pending-requests hygiene ensures the safety of your LinkedIn profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, we recommend keeping them <\/span><b>below 500 per accoun<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>t<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, remember that once your connection request is deleted, you can&#8217;t send another one to the same lead for 3 weeks. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019ve discovered <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to write a connection message on LinkedIn<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s your turn to try. Of course, creating a sure-fire connection request on LinkedIn is by no means an exact science. You\u2019ll probably go through a lot of trial and error before you find your groove.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, a strategy that can net you an instant connection request acceptance with one prospect might not necessarily work with another lead. To adapt effectively, focus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on concreteness and personalization, and delegate other outreach steps to Snov.io.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn what makes a good LinkedIn connection message with Snov.io\u2019s strategies and templates for effective outreach. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":37538,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[472],"tags":[550,1382,1499],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7786"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7786"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7786\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50392,"href":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7786\/revisions\/50392"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37538"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}