Blog · October 3, 2026 · 6 min read

10 LinkedIn connection request examples for different situations

Short answer: a good connection request names a real reason for connecting in two sentences and asks for nothing big. Below are ten you can adapt, grouped by situation. Replace the brackets with real details, because specifics are what make a note feel written for one person.

LinkedIn limits the note to 300 characters, so each example fits in that. For more, see our copy-ready templates, and for a note written around your situation use the free generator.

Networking

1. Shared interest

Hi [Name], I've been following your posts on [topic]. I work on [related area] and would enjoy keeping up with your thinking. Glad to connect.

Why it works: it names something specific and asks for nothing.

2. Same event or community

Hi [Name], I saw you spoke at [event]. Your point about [detail] stayed with me. Would be great to connect.

Why it works: the shared context explains the request.

Sales

3. Relevant to their role

Hi [Name], I talk to a lot of [role] at [type of company] about [problem]. I'd like to compare notes. Open to connecting?

Why it works: it is about their world, not your product.

4. After a trigger

Hi [Name], congratulations on [funding, launch, hire]. I work with [type of company] on [area]. Happy to connect.

Why it works: a real event is a reason to write now. Only use it if it is true.

Recruiting

5. For a specific role

Hi [Name], I'm hiring a [role] at [company] and your work on [project] stood out. Would you be open to connecting? No pressure either way.

6. For future roles

Hi [Name], I recruit [type of role] and I like what you've built at [company]. Not hiring for you today, but I'd like to stay in touch.

Why they work: honesty about intent builds trust.

Job search

7. Hiring manager

Hi [Name], I'm a [your role] interested in the [team] at [company]. I admire [specific thing]. Could we connect?

8. Someone in the role you want

Hi [Name], I'm moving into [field] and your path from [A] to [B] is what I'm aiming for. Glad to connect and learn from your posts.

Follow-ups and partnerships

9. We have met

Hi [Name], good to meet at [place] on [day]. I enjoyed our chat about [topic]. Connecting here so we stay in touch.

10. Partnership

Hi [Name], I think [your company] and [their company] serve the same [audience] differently. Would love to connect and swap ideas.

What these have in common

• A reason in the first sentence.
• One real detail about them or the shared context.
• No pitch, no link, no attachments.
• A low-pressure close.

What to avoid

• "I'd like to add you to my professional network" with nothing else.
• Flattery you cannot back up.
• Selling in the note.
• Copying a template word for word to hundreds of people.

If you are sending many, see how to personalise at scale, keep an eye on your acceptance rate and read the full outreach guide.