LinkedIn connection request notes: examples that get accepted
Last updated: 28 October 2026
A good LinkedIn connection note is one or two lines that name why you are connecting and ask for nothing. Referring to something the person posted or a shared community makes acceptance far more likely than a pitch.
Leaving the note out is also fine. A relevant person often accepts a request with no note, while a generic pitch often gets declined.
What a good note contains
- The reason you are connecting: a post of theirs, a shared group or a shared interest.
- One short line about you, only if it helps them.
- No ask. Save any request for after they accept.
Five short examples
- After a post: "Your post on onboarding emails made me rethink our welcome series. Would like to keep up with what you share."
- Shared community: "We are both in the SaaS Founders group, and your comment on pricing was useful. Good to connect."
- After a comment: "Thanks for the thoughtful reply on my post about churn. Glad to connect here too."
- Same field: "I also work on customer onboarding and follow your writing. Would be good to be connected."
- After an event: "Enjoyed your talk on Thursday, especially the point on activation. Hope to stay in touch."
What to leave out
- A pitch or a link in the note.
- Flattery that could be sent to anyone.
- A request for a call before they have accepted.
- A long paragraph. Short notes are read.
After they accept
Wait a day or two, then send a short message that thanks them and, if it fits, offers one useful thing. Do not paste your pitch into the first message after accepting. If they reply, you have a conversation. If they do not, leave it.
One gentle follow-up after a week is enough. After that, move on.
Adapting an example to your own words
- Replace the topic with the real thing the person posted or said.
- Use their words where you can, so the note could only have been written for them.
- Cut any line that would still make sense if sent to a stranger.
- Read it aloud. If it sounds like a pitch, shorten it.
Notes to avoid
- "I would love to pick your brain." It asks for their time before you have earned it.
- "We help companies like yours grow." It could be sent to anyone.
- "Let's connect and explore synergies." It says nothing specific.
- Anything with a link or a booking page in the first line.
Key takeaways
- Name a real reason for connecting and ask for nothing.
- A note is optional, and a pitch usually hurts.
- Wait before you message after they accept.
- Follow up once, then stop.
Where Avocado Leads fits
Avocado Leads does the collecting, ranking and pacing part of this work. You paste a post, a profile or a search, and it saves the people who commented, reacted, followed or match, then scores each person from 0 to 100 on buying language, how recently they were active, how well they fit your business and how reachable they are.
It then runs a paced follow or connect campaign from your own signed-in browser, with a message after where the platform allows one. It never asks for your social passwords, and it keeps to hourly, daily, weekly and monthly caps for each network. The limits that come with each platform are on the platforms page, and the safety page explains what it will not do.
See how Avocado Leads works, what works on each platform and how it keeps accounts safe.
Questions people ask
Should I add a note to a connection request?
A short, specific note that refers to something the person did usually helps. A generic pitch usually reduces acceptance.
What should I say after someone accepts?
Thank them and offer one useful thing, without a pitch. Wait a day or two first.
How long should a connection note be?
One or two lines. The shorter and more specific it is, the better.