LinkedIn Connection Request Messages: 20 Templates That Get Accepted

By the SunReply team · 8 November 2026 · 6 min read

A blank connection request is easy to ignore. A short, personal note shows you are a real person with a real reason. Below are 20 templates, all under LinkedIn's 300-character limit. Replace the brackets with real details.

After reading their post

1. "Hi [name], your post on [topic] made me rethink [detail]. Would love to follow your work and stay connected."
2. "Hi [name], loved your point about [detail]. I work on [related area] too, happy to connect."
3. "Hi [name], I have been reading your posts on [topic] for a while. They are practical and clear. Would be glad to connect."

Potential clients

4. "Hi [name], I work with [type of company] on [problem]. Saw your post about [detail], great perspective. Happy to connect."
5. "Hi [name], congrats on [launch / funding / milestone]. I follow [industry] closely and would love to stay connected."
6. "Hi [name], we are both in [industry / group]. I help [audience] with [result]. Would be great to connect."

Recruiters and hiring managers

7. "Hi [name], I am a [role] with experience in [skill]. I saw you hire for [team]. Would love to connect."
8. "Hi [name], I applied for the [role] position at [company] and would be glad to connect here too."
9. "Hi [name], I admire how [company] approaches [topic]. I work in [field] and would like to stay in touch."

Peers in your field

10. "Hi [name], fellow [role] here. Always good to connect with people who care about [topic]."
11. "Hi [name], I see we both work on [area]. Would be great to share ideas sometime."
12. "Hi [name], we have [number] mutual connections in [field]. Happy to connect."

After an event or meeting

13. "Hi [name], great meeting you at [event]. I enjoyed our chat about [topic]."
14. "Hi [name], I enjoyed your talk at [event], especially the part about [detail]."
15. "Hi [name], thanks for your time on the call today. Let's stay connected."

Groups, alumni and communities

16. "Hi [name], we are both members of [group]. Would be glad to connect."
17. "Hi [name], fellow [university] alum here. Great to see your work at [company]."
18. "Hi [name], I saw your comment in [group / post] about [topic]. Totally agree."

Short and direct

19. "Hi [name], I enjoy your content on [topic]. Would love to connect."
20. "Hi [name], I work in [field] and would value being connected with you."

What to avoid

• Pitching your service in the connection note.
• "I would like to add you to my professional network" with nothing else.
• Sending the same note to everyone. People notice.

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