# LinkedIn Auto Connect

Automate LinkedIn connection requests and grow your professional network without the manual effort.

## Overview

PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Auto Connect sends personalized invitations to targeted profiles, runs entirely in the cloud, and respects LinkedIn's weekly limits (about 100 connection requests per week, but that depends on your account activity).  
Build relationships at scale while keeping your account safe.

## What you give / What you get

You provide the list of LinkedIn profiles. PhantomBuster handles the connection requests.

| What you give                  | What you get                                             |  
| ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |  
| LinkedIn profile URLs          | Automated connection requests sent to each profile       |  
| Your LinkedIn cookie (session) | Profile data, including LinkedIn Profile URL and Description |  
| Optional: Personalized message with placeholder tags | Structured CSV export with up to +48 additional data fields |

The Phantom runs in the cloud and does not require your browser or computer to stay on. Set it, launch it, and let it run automatically.

## What you can automate with LinkedIn Auto Connect

Here's what PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Auto Connect Automation does automatically for you:

- Send connection requests at scale: Automatically invite LinkedIn profiles from your target list without manual clicking.
- Personalize every invitation: Use placeholder tags like #firstName# to customize messages for each recipient.
- Run on autopilot in the cloud: Schedule daily launches and let the Phantom work 24/7 without keeping your browser open.
- Respect LinkedIn limits safely: Stay within the 100 connection requests per week cap to protect your account.

Perfect for sales teams, recruiters, and marketers automating LinkedIn prospecting while staying compliant.

## How to auto-connect on LinkedIn

This Phantom automatically sends connection requests to a list of LinkedIn profiles in just a few easy steps:

1. Add your LinkedIn cookie to authenticate the Automation.
2. Upload a spreadsheet with LinkedIn profile URLs.
3. Optional: Write a personalized message using placeholder tags.
4. Set a launch schedule (recommended daily launches with 20 requests per working day).
5. Launch the Phantom and let it run in the cloud.

## Best practices

- Start slow and scale gradually: Begin with 10–15 invites per day, then increase to 20 connection requests per working day.
- Monitor your pending invites: Track how many invites you've sent and avoid hitting limits.
- Pair with warming Automations: Visit profiles, like posts, or follow users before sending invites to improve acceptance rates.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I get started with LinkedIn Auto Connect?

Setting up LinkedIn Auto Connect takes just a few minutes. First, add your LinkedIn cookie to authenticate the Automation.

### Is LinkedIn Auto Connect safe, and how do I stay compliant?

Yes, LinkedIn Auto Connect is safe when used responsibly. To protect your account, follow LinkedIn's limits: send no more than 100 connection requests per week, and we recommend 20 connection requests per working day.

### How fast can I send connection requests with LinkedIn Auto Connect?

LinkedIn Auto Connect respects platform limits to keep your account safe. You can send up to 100 connection requests per week, which translates to about 20 connection requests per working day when spread across five business days.

### Can I track who accepts my connection requests?

Yes. You can track acceptance rates using tools provided.