LinkedIn connection message templates that get accepted (2026)
The best LinkedIn connection notes are under 200 characters, reference something specific, and don't pitch. Here are templates by scenario — plus why a blank request sometimes wins.
Short answer: the LinkedIn connection notes that get accepted stay under ~200 characters, reference something specific (a post, a mutual, their role), and don't pitch in the request. On warm, relevant profiles a *blank* request often out-accepts a salesy note — so hold the pitch until after they connect.
Templates by scenario
- Post engagement: "Loved your take on {topic} — especially {point}. Following your work; would be glad to connect."
- Mutual connection: "We're both connected to {name} — I work in {space} and your {role} caught my eye. Connect?"
- Same event: "Saw you're at {event} too. Always good to connect with {role} folks tackling {problem}."
Rules
Stay under the daily invite limit (~20/day on weekdays), never pitch in the note, and follow up *after* they accept — not with an instant DM blast.
Run it inside a sequence
Autocloz schedules LinkedIn invites and follow-up DMs as steps in a multichannel sequence, holding to daily caps so your account stays safe.
> Start free — sequence LinkedIn alongside email and calls.