LinkedIn Connection Message Generator
Choose why you are connecting, add a name and one thing you have in common, and get personal connection notes that fit LinkedIn's character limit. Edit any message and the counter updates as you type.
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Messages are trimmed automatically to fit your limit; edit any of them and the counter updates. Always personalise before sending.
How to use the LinkedIn Connection Message Generator
- Pick a purpose, such as Networking, Recruiter or Alumni.
- Type their first name and role, plus the shared detail the form asks for (event, school, mutual connection, post topic…).
- Add a line about you and an optional sign-off name.
- Choose the tone and the limit that matches your account (300 or 200 characters).
- Copy a message and paste it into LinkedIn's "Add a note" box when you click Connect.
The 3-part formula for connection notes
| Part | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Greeting | Use their first name | Hi Priya, |
| Why them | One specific, true reason | it was great meeting you at ProductCon Austin. |
| Light ask | Easy to say yes to | Let's stay in touch! |
Examples by situation
| Situation | Example note | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Alumni | Hi Marco, fellow University of Michigan alum here! I saw you're now a data scientist at Northwind and would love to connect. | about 125 characters |
| Event | Hi Lena, great to meet you at the Austin design meetup. Your thoughts on design systems have stuck with me. I'd love to connect. | about 130 characters |
| Job seeker | Hi Sam, I recently applied for the UX designer opening and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a UX designer with 5 years in fintech. | about 130 characters |
| Liked their post | Hi Ana, I really enjoyed your post on pricing experiments. It gave me a few ideas to try. Would love to connect. | about 115 characters |
Do's and don'ts
- Do mention one concrete thing: the event, school, mutual contact, role or post.
- Do keep the ask small. Connecting is the goal; a meeting can come later.
- Don't paste a sales pitch or a link to a calendar in the first note.
- Don't claim a connection that isn't true; people check.
- Follow up with a thank-you message once they accept, and offer something useful.
Frequently asked questions
How many characters can a LinkedIn connection note have?
Premium members can write connection notes of up to 300 characters. LinkedIn has limited free accounts to shorter notes (200 characters) and a small number of personalised invitations per month. Limits change from time to time, so pick the matching limit here and check the counter in LinkedIn before sending.
Should I add a note to every connection request?
A short personal note makes it clear why you want to connect and usually makes people more comfortable accepting, especially if you have never met. If your account has a monthly cap on personalised notes, save them for the people you most want to reach, such as recruiters, hiring managers and potential clients.
What should a LinkedIn connection message include?
Three things: a greeting with their name, the reason you are reaching out (what you have in common or why them specifically) and a light ask such as 'Would you be open to connecting?'. Skip long introductions and sales pitches; you can share more once they accept.
Is it OK to pitch in a connection request?
It usually backfires. The sales templates here focus on connecting and swapping ideas rather than pitching. Once connected, follow up with something useful before asking for a meeting.
How do I message a recruiter as a job seeker?
Mention the specific role or team, one line about your background and ask to connect. Keep it short; recruiters read many messages. After they accept, you can send a fuller message with your CV or portfolio link.
Are my details stored or sent?
No. Messages are built in your browser from templates and your own words. Only your tone, limit and sign-off choice are remembered on this device.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.