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15 LinkedIn Connection Request Templates That Get Accepted
6 min blog.readSuffix Feb 2026
Personalized connection requests with under 300 characters. These templates get 30%+ acceptance rates.
## Connection Request Rules - Under 300 characters - No pitching — just connect - Reference something specific ## Top Templates 1. "Hi [Name], saw your post on [topic] — great perspective. Would love to connect." 2. "Hi [Name], we're both in [industry]. Always good to expand the network." 3. "Hi [Name], [Mutual Connection] speaks highly of your work at [Company]." Build your LinkedIn outbound system.