What to write in a LinkedIn connection request
Write a LinkedIn connection request that actually gets accepted because it says something real. Fill in your details below, copy the prompt, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
LinkedIn connection requests sent without a note, or with "I'd like to add you to my professional network," get ignored at a high rate. They give the recipient no reason to accept and signal that the request was sent without thought.
A personalized connection request that references something specific: a post they wrote, a project they worked on, a mutual connection, a shared interest, gets accepted at a dramatically higher rate. And under 200 characters, there is no room for pleasantries. It needs to be specific, immediately.
Enter who you are connecting with, how you know them or why you want to connect, and what you have in common or why now. The AI gives you a short, specific connection request that gives the person a real reason to accept.
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Your prompt
Help me write a LinkedIn connection request. Here are the details: Who I am connecting with: [RECIPIENT] How I know them or why I want to connect: [REASON] What I have in common or why now: [CONTEXT] Write a LinkedIn connection request message under 200 characters. Be specific about why I am connecting with them specifically. Do not use "I'd like to add you to my network" or "I saw your profile and was impressed."
Copy this prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool.
Tips for writing this
- 1Reference something specific: a post they wrote, a project they worked on, a mutual connection.
- 2Under 200 characters means one or two sentences. Get to the point.
- 3Do not pitch on the connection request. Connect first, build rapport second.
Common questions
Should I add a message when sending a LinkedIn connection request?+
Yes, always. A personalized request gets accepted at a much higher rate than a blank one. One specific sentence about why you want to connect is enough.
How do I use this prompt?+
Fill in your details using the form above. The placeholders in the prompt update live as you type. When you are ready, click “Copy prompt” and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool. The AI will write something personalized to your specific situation.
Which AI tool works best for this?+
Claude and ChatGPT both work well. Claude tends to produce more natural, nuanced writing for personal situations. ChatGPT is strong for structured business and professional writing. Try both and keep the version that sounds more like you.
Should I use the AI output word for word?+
Use it as a strong first draft, then edit it to sound like you. The AI gives you the structure and language to work from. Reading it out loud is one of the best ways to catch anything that does not feel natural in your voice.
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