LinkedIn Connection Request Generator
Pick a scenario, add a couple of details, and get a personalized connection note that stays under 300 characters. Built to sound like you, not a template.
No prior relationship. Lead with a specific, relevant reason.
Hi there, I've been following your team's approach to what you're building and would love to connect and follow your work.
Hi there, what you're building is exactly what I'm digging into right now. Would be great to connect.
Personalize before you send. A specific, genuine reason beats any template. These are a fast starting point, not a copy-paste script.
What makes a request get accepted
Do
- Give one specific, genuine reason you are reaching out
- Reference something real: a post, a mutual, an event, shared work
- Keep it short: you have 300 characters, use fewer
- Sound like a person, not a pitch
Don't
- Open with a sales pitch or a demo ask
- Use a generic “I'd like to add you to my network”
- Write a wall of text that gets truncated
- Flatter without specifics, which reads as automated
Connection request templates by scenario
Real examples for the situations you actually run into. Swap in the specifics before you send.
Cold outreach
No prior relationship. Lead with a specific, relevant reason.
Hi Sarah, I've been following Acme's approach to your work on developer-led GTM and would love to connect and follow your work.
Mutual connection
You share a person or community. Name it.
Hi Sarah, we're both connected to Sarah Lee. I've admired your work at Acme and would love to connect.
Met at an event
Reference the event and what you talked about.
Hi Sarah, great chatting at SaaStr, about GTM tooling. Would love to stay connected and keep the conversation going.
Admired their content
Reference a specific post or idea of theirs.
Hi Sarah, your post on cold email deliverability really resonated. Rare to see someone share so openly. Would love to connect.
Recruiter / hiring
Reaching out about a role. Be direct and warm.
Hi Sarah, I saw Acme is hiring for the founding AE role and it lines up closely with what I do. Would love to connect.
Shared background
Same school, company, or community.
Hi Sarah, we both studied at Delft. Always good to connect with someone on a similar path. Would love to follow your work at Acme.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good LinkedIn connection request message?
A good request is short, specific, and personal. It names one real reason you are reaching out (a shared connection, a post you liked, an event you both attended) and does not pitch anything. Warmth and relevance beat cleverness.
How long can a LinkedIn connection request note be?
The note is capped at 300 characters when you can add one. Every template here stays comfortably under that, and the generator shows a live character count so you never get cut off.
Should I add a note to a connection request?
A short, relevant note usually lifts acceptance rates for people who do not already know you. For warm contacts, a note is optional. Avoid long or salesy notes, which can hurt more than a blank invite.
Do personalized connection requests get accepted more?
Generally yes. A specific reference that shows you actually looked at the person's profile or work tends to outperform generic invites, because it signals a real reason to connect rather than list-building.
Is the connection request generator free?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser, requires no signup, and there is no limit on how many messages you can generate.
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