Table of Contents
- Understanding LinkedIn Automation Limits
- Increasing Your LinkedIn Connection Requests
- Bypassing LinkedIn's Connection Request Limit
- LinkedIn Limits: Connections, Messages, Profile Views
- LinkedIn Messages Limits
- Staying Safe on LinkedIn
Many users are unaware of the specific limits LinkedIn imposes on connection requests, messages, and profile visits.
| Limits | Free Users | Premium Users |
|---|---|---|
| Connections Requests | 100-200/week | - |
| 1st Degree Connections | 30 requests | - |
| Classic Messages | 150/day | - |
| InMail | 1000/day | - |
| Open InMails | 200/week | - |
| Message Requests | 400/week | - |
| LinkedIn Profile visits | 80/day | 150/day |
Exceeding LinkedIn limits can impact your networking efforts and might even lead to account restrictions.
LinkedIn has certain limits on automation to ensure fair usage. Here's what you need to know:
Weekly Connection Requests
LinkedIn allows you to send around 100 connection requests per week. However, by improving your Social Selling Index (SSI) Score, you can increase this limit to 200 requests per week.
Daily Connection Requests
LinkedIn doesn't have a fixed daily limit, but you can send up to 20 connection requests per day on average. The key is to stay within your weekly limit. For example, if your weekly limit is 100, you could send 60 requests one day and then 10 per day for the rest of the week.
What to Do If You Hit the Weekly Limit
If you reach your LinkedIn connection limit, LinkedIn's security algorithm will monitor your profile more closely. To avoid account restrictions, follow these steps:
- Stop sending invitations for 5 days.
- Manually send a few connection requests over the next 3 days.
- If the manual requests are successful, you can restart your automation software.
Always test with manual requests before restarting your automation tools to avoid account restrictions.
Resetting the Weekly Limit
The weekly connection limit resets exactly 7 days after you send your first invitation. For example, if you send a request on Friday at 5 PM, the limit will reset the following Friday at 5 PM.
1. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
A well-optimized LinkedIn profile can increase your connection acceptance rate. Here's how to do it:
- Use a unique picture and banner.
- Write a clear headline.
- Describe your value proposition in the 'About' section.
- Showcase your work in the 'Featured' section.
- Customize your LinkedIn URL.
- Keep your 'Activity' section updated.
- Detail your job experiences and education.
- Get recommendations.
- Activate 'Create Mode'.
Remember to clean up your pending connection requests monthly to stay under LinkedIn's radar.
2. Improve Your Social Selling Index (SSI) Score
LinkedIn's SSI score measures your activity and network quality. The higher your SSI, the more connection requests you can send. To improve your SSI:
- Send connection requests that get accepted.
- Send messages that get replies.
- Publish and comment on LinkedIn posts.
3. Improve Your Copywriting Skills
LinkedIn monitors the reply rate to your messages. To avoid being flagged as a spammer, personalize your messages instead of sending the same message to everyone.
4. Warm Up Your LinkedIn Account
If you have a new LinkedIn account, start slow to avoid triggering LinkedIn's spam filters. For the first week, gradually increase the number of connection requests you send each day. After a week, you can start using automation tools at a slow pace.
5. Use LinkedIn Automation Tools
Once your account is warmed up, automation tools like Waalaxy, Lemlist, and LaGrowthMachine can help you send more connection requests. These tools can also slow down your activity if you're nearing your weekly limit.
LinkedIn has a limit on the number of connection requests you can send. Here are five techniques to bypass this limit:
1. Contact Open Profiles
Open Profiles are LinkedIn premium users who allow anyone to contact them without sending a connection request. These messages are called Open InMails and will land directly in the recipient's main inbox. You can identify Open Profiles by the "Free Message" mention at the bottom right of their profile.
2. Find Emails from LinkedIn
If your prospect isn't an Open Profile and you've run out of connection requests, you can contact them via email. Tools like https://GetProspect.com can help you extract emails.
3. Sync Your Email Contacts
LinkedIn no longer allows email invitations through CSV uploads. However, you can sync your Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, or AOL contacts with LinkedIn. These invitations don't count towards your weekly limit.
4. Contact Group Members or Event Attendees
LinkedIn allows you to contact group members and event attendees directly, without sending a connection request. The only condition is that you must be part of the same group or attend the same event.
5. Use LinkedIn Message Ads
You can also send paid LinkedIn Message Ads to contact your prospects. These messages can't be replied to directly, but you can add a Call To Action to prompt specific actions.
What is the LinkedIn connection limit? LinkedIn allows you to have up to 30,000 connections. Once you reach this limit, you can't send connection requests, but people can still follow you.
Can I have more than 30,000 connections on LinkedIn? No, you can't have more than 30,000 connections. However, you can have an unlimited number of followers. If you need more connections, consider creating a second LinkedIn account.
What to do when you reach the LinkedIn connections limit? When you reach the limit, consider becoming a LinkedIn influencer. Activate creator mode to display your number of followers. You won't be able to prospect with this account, so you might need to use another one for that purpose.
How many messages can I send on LinkedIn per day? There's no official limit, but to keep your account safe, we recommend sending no more than 150 messages per day. If you use LinkedIn lead generation tools, set up safe limitations to avoid getting your account blocked.
How many InMails can I send on LinkedIn per day? With a Recruiter account, you can send up to 1,000 InMails per day. New users can send 200 in the first week, and the limit increases to 1,000 after that.
How many message requests can I send on LinkedIn per week? You can send up to 400 message requests per week to LinkedIn group members and event attendees. This is a good way to continue sending messages if you've reached your daily limit.
How many profiles can I view on LinkedIn per day? Free LinkedIn users can view up to 80 profiles per day. Premium users can view up to 150 profiles per day.
Risks of Exceeding LinkedIn Limits
LinkedIn may restrict your account if you:
- Send too many connection requests
- Send too many messages
- Visit too many profiles
To avoid this, respect LinkedIn's limits, maintain a high Social Selling Index, and keep your acceptance rate high.
Key Points to Monitor
To keep your LinkedIn account safe, monitor these three things:
- The number of connection requests you send
- The number of messages you send
- The number of profiles you visit
Staying within LinkedIn's limits for these activities will help keep your account safe.
Using Automation Tools
If you use automation tools for LinkedIn, choose ones with a good reputation. These tools should allow you to set limits on your activities to avoid exceeding LinkedIn's limits.
Conclusion
By following these best practices, you can use LinkedIn for prospecting without risking your account.
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