Have LinkedIn’s limits surprised you?

It’s easy to get carried away with building your network, but these limits can get in your way.

So, how can you navigate them without stopping your profile’s growth?

Let’s explore LinkedIn limits, what happens when you reach them, and how to keep growing your network without restrictions. To see average reach and engagement data, check our LinkedIn Benchmark. 

What Are LinkedIn Limits for Connection Requests?

There is no explicit limit on how many LinkedIn connection requests you can send. 

Depending on your account activity and age, you can send between 100 to 200 weekly connection requests. 

What happens when you send too many LinkedIn connection requests?

When you send too many LinkedIn connection requests, LinkedIn may temporarily restrict you from sending more.

You also get a notification that you’ve reached the weekly invitation limit. 

Even if LinkedIn has a weekly limit, you shouldn’t send 100 connection requests in a single day. This may flag your profile for suspicious activity, and LinkedIn may restrict your account.

How to get around LinkedIn connection request limits

Once you hit the limit, you can’t send any more requests unless you want LinkedIn to ban your account. 

However, there are a few ways to maximize the 100 weekly requests by improving your acceptance rate. 

1. Optimize your profile. When they receive a connection request, LinkedIn members might visit your profile. Ensure you have a complete profile that showcases your experience and skills. Craft an engaging headline that convinces them to accept your request.
2. Personalize the invitation message. The default “I’d like to connect message” isn’t convincing enough. A personalized message shows genuine interest and sets the tone for a professional relationship. 
3. Connect with people you know. Start building your network and increase your profile credibility by connecting with people you already know. 

What Are LinkedIn Limits for Messages?

LinkedIn has no “official” limits for how many messages you can send every day or week. 

To avoid LinkedIn restrictions, you shouldn’t send more than 150 DMs per week for Premium accounts and 100 DMs per week for free LinkedIn accounts. 

What happens when you send too many LinkedIn DMs?

Sending too many messages on LinkedIn, especially at once, can trigger spam filters. 

When this happens, LinkedIn informs you that your account has been restricted due to behavior that violates the Terms of Service. 

How to get around LinkedIn message limits

You can expand your LinkedIn network without hitting the limit. 

First, take the time to personalize your message for each recipient. Generic messages are more likely to be ignored or even marked as spam. 

Here are a few tips for customizing your LinkedIn messages:

1. Mention something about their profile or recent posts. This shows that you’ve taken the time to learn about them. 
2. Build rapport. Mention a shared connection or mutual interest to initiate a discussion on a shared topic.
3. Provide them with a valuable resource. Increase your chances of getting a reply by sharing relevant articles, resources, or insights. 

Running low on ideas? Check out our list of the best LinkedIn cold message templates.

What are LinkedIn Connections Limit?

LinkedIn sets a limit of 30,000 connections, regardless of whether you have a free or Premium account. 

What happens when you get 30,000 connections?

Once you reach 30,000 LinkedIn connections, you can no longer send or accept new connection requests. This doesn’t mean that your network can’t grow anymore. 

Your profile automatically switches to creator mode, replacing the “Connect” button with a “Follow” button. You can also remove old, irrelevant connections so you can focus on building new, meaningful relationships.

What Are LinkedIn Limits for Profile Visits?

LinkedIn allows 80 daily profile visits for free accounts, 150 profile visits for Premium accounts, and 1,000 profile visits for Recruiter or Sales Navigator. 

These actions won’t limit your ability to visit profiles:

• Searching for people by name.
• Visiting your 1-st degree connections profiles. 
• Searching for opportunities on the “Jobs” page. 

Wrapping It Up!

Going above LinkedIn limits may restrict your account or even ban you. The easiest way to avoid this is to focus on quality, not quantity. 

Contact like-minded people, personalize the connection request, and offer valuable resources through LinkedIn messages. 

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