LinkedIn connection request generator
Pick how you actually know them, name one specific detail, and get a request under LinkedIn's 300-character limit that reads like a person, not a template. The whole point is specificity; the generic 'I'd like to add you to my network' is what gets ignored.
Your request
71/300Hi there, great meeting you the other day. Would love to stay in touch.
Runs entirely in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere. Keep the ask out of the first note; connect first, ask later.
Why most connection requests get ignored
- No context.“I’d like to add you to my network” gives the other person no reason to say yes.
- An ask in the first message.Asking for something before you’ve connected reads as transactional. Connect first.
- It’s about you, not them. Lead with their work or your shared moment, not your pitch.
How to use it
- Pick how you actually know them. “Cold” is a fine, honest choice.
- Name one specific detail. Specificity is the entire game: a real reference beats any clever phrasing.
- Keep the ask out of the first note. Connect, then follow up a day or two later with value, not a request.
FAQ
Should I always include a note?
Include a note whenever you have any real context; it dramatically lifts acceptance. A no-note request is only fine for obvious-mutual situations.
What's the character limit on a LinkedIn connection request?
300 characters for the note attached to a connection request. This generator keeps you under the limit with a live counter.
Is it against LinkedIn's rules to message before connecting?
No. The note is the message, and attaching it to a connection request is the intended flow.
Should I ask for something in the first message?
No. Connect first, ask later. Leading with an ask is the most common reason requests get ignored. Lead with shared context instead.
Personalize at scale or send fewer, better requests?
Fewer, better. Acceptance and reply rates collapse on templated blasts; one specific, human note beats fifty generic ones.