free tool 05 / 06linkedin · ≤ 300 chars
Connection request
note generator.
3 variants under LinkedIn's 300-char limit. Non-salesy. Non-pitchy. The kind of note that gets accepted instead of marked spam.
Who's connecting with who
3 fields · ~ 20 seconds
"Wanted to connect because of your work" reads as a template. Be specific.
3 connection notes
each ≤ 300 chars
Fill in the form and click Generate. Your output appears here.
How to use the result
- Pick the variant that mentions something specific about them - not just your pitch.
- If you can swap in one extra detail (a post title, a mutual contact, a recent move), do it.
- Never pitch in the connection note. Pitch after they accept, if at all.
- Don't ask for "15 minutes of their time" in the first message. The accept rate plummets.
- Send 5-10 a week, not 50. Quality of acceptance compounds.
What a good note has
- One specific detail about them (post, role, recent move).
- One credibility cue about you, casually.
- An honest reason you're reaching out.
- No ask. The note isn't the place.
- A small line of warmth - not stiff.
faq
Quick questions.
How long can a LinkedIn connection note be?
300 characters max, including spaces. This tool keeps every variant under 280 so you have room to personalize.
Should I always include a note?
For people you don't know - yes. Note-less requests have a measurably lower acceptance rate. For people who already know your name (mutual posts, previous comment), no note is fine.
How many requests per week is safe?
LinkedIn caps unsolicited requests around 100/week, but anything over ~20 starts to look automated. Aim for 5-10 high-quality sends a week.
Should I follow up if they accept?
A short "thanks for connecting" is fine. Don't pitch. The relationship begins when you engage with their posts over the next month - not when you slide into DMs in week one.
Is this allowed by LinkedIn?
Yes. You're writing a note. You're sending it manually. There's no automation here.
Stop sending
templated requests.
The Chrome extension adds an "Add to engagement list" button to every profile - turn intent into a real relationship over weeks, not minutes.