How to use the LinkedIn Connection Request Message Generator
- 1. Choose who it's forA recruiter, an alumnus, a peer, a hiring manager or someone you met at an event.
- 2. Fill in a few detailsTheir name and company, what you share, and a line about you.
- 3. GeneratePick a note that's within 200 characters and paste it into the invitation.
Why notes get accepted
LinkedIn limits a connection note to 200 characters, and free accounts can add a personal note to only a few invitations each month, so each note should count. The notes that work name a real link (the same college, an event, a post they wrote), say in a few words who you are, and don't ask for anything big. A job request in the first message usually goes unanswered; a connection that turns into a conversation can lead to a referral later.
The generator writes two notes for the person you choose, plus a short fallback, and shows the character count of each with a tick if it fits. If a note is too long, shorten the 'about you' line. Nothing you type is uploaded; it's all worked out in your browser.
Worked example
Writing to Rahul at Zomato, a fellow Amity University alumnus, as a final-year BCA student learning data analytics, the first note reads: Hi Rahul, fellow Amity University alum here! I'm a final-year BCA student learning data analytics and would value your perspective on working at Zomato. Would love to connect. It's 175 characters, within the limit.
After they accept
- Send a thank-you and one specific question, not your resume.
- Engage with their posts over time.
- Ask for a referral only once you've talked, and use our referral message generator.
Frequently asked questions
Should I always add a note?
For people who don't know you, yes, when your free notes allow it. For classmates and colleagues, a plain invitation is fine.
Is it OK to message recruiters directly?
Yes. Keep it short, mention the role, and let them know you're open to opportunities.
Is the LinkedIn connection note generator free?
Yes. You can open the LinkedIn connection note generator and fill in everything without signing up. When you generate notes for the first time, we ask once for your name and WhatsApp number; after that it, and every other Uncodemy tool, opens straight away.