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LinkedIn connection request templates
The connection request is the front door of every LinkedIn outreach campaign. A relevant, human note lifts acceptance; a generic pitch tanks it. Below are proven templates you can copy, personalize with the {{placeholders}}, and send.
Keep notes short (under ~300 characters), lead with a genuine reason to connect, and never pitch in the request itself. Personalize the first line, then let a follow-up do the selling.
Template 1
The shared-context opener
When: You have a real commonality (group, event, mutual connection).
Hi {{firstName}} — I noticed we're both in {{group}} and focused on {{topic}}. Would love to connect and follow your work at {{company}}.Template 2
The genuine-compliment
When: You engaged with their content or admire something specific.
Hi {{firstName}}, really liked your recent post on {{topic}} — the point about {{detail}} stuck with me. Keen to connect.Template 3
The role-relevant
When: Their role maps directly to what you help with.
Hi {{firstName}}, I work with {{roleOrIndustry}} leaders on {{outcome}}. Not pitching — just building a network of people tackling the same thing. Open to connecting?Template 4
The no-note (blank)
When: High-fit prospects at scale; blank requests can outperform.
(Send with no note — a complete, credible profile does the work.)
Template 5
The mutual-connection
When: You share a relevant mutual contact.
Hi {{firstName}}, we're both connected to {{mutual}} — I've heard great things about the work at {{company}}. Would be glad to connect.Template 6
The event follow-up
When: You met or attended the same event/webinar.
Hi {{firstName}}, enjoyed {{event}} — sounds like we care about a lot of the same problems in {{topic}}. Let's stay connected.Tips that lift reply rates
- ✦Personalize the first sentence; templates are a starting point, not a script.
- ✦Send from a warmed account with a complete profile and stay under safe daily limits.
- ✦Test note vs no-note on similar segments — measure acceptance rate, not gut feel.
FAQ
Do LinkedIn connection requests work better with a note?
It depends on the segment. Relevant notes lift acceptance for niche, high-context audiences; blank requests can win at scale when your profile is credible. Test both and compare acceptance rate.
How many connection requests can I send per day safely?
Stay conservative — roughly 20–25 per day per warmed account, with human-like pacing. Sending from managed ambassador accounts keeps your own profile out of it entirely.
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