This blog is for you…
If you are sending connection requests on LinkedIn and getting no response, it can be frustrating.
I’ve helped over 3,600 professionals with this, so I know exactly why this happens.
Reason #1: LinkedIn limits free invites
Reason #2: People ignore blank requests.
But LinkedIn InMail can fix this.
They work way better than cold emails.
Of course, there’s a catch—InMails aren’t unlimited.
But what if I told you there’s a way to send up to 800 InMails every month without LinkedIn premium?
That’s exactly what this blog is all about.
👉 What are LinkedIn InMails?
👉 What are LinkedIn InMail limits?
👉 How to send more InMails on LinkedIn?
👉 What’s the difference between an InMail, an email, and a message?
Stick with me till the end—I promise it’ll be worth it!
So, What Exactly Is LinkedIn InMail?
A LinkedIn InMail allows you to send direct messages to people you are not connected to(2nd and 3rd-degree connection).
You no longer have to send a connection request; wait for them to accept it and start texting them.
Here’s a 2-step method to send an InMail:
1. Click on your prospects’ profile
2. Click “More,” then click “Message [prospects’ name].”
That’s it.
No need to send a connection request. Just send the InMail.
LinkedIn InMail works just as an email. You write a subject line and message.
LinkedIn InMails are great for finding new leads. Want to know why?
Because they let you send personal messages! You can write something that fits the person’s profile and interests. This makes your message stand out and gives you a much better chance of getting a reply.
Are There Any Limitations While Using LinkedIn InMails?
Of course!
If there were no limits on InMails, people would spam them nonstop. It would turn LinkedIn into a chaotic and unprofessional platform.
Can You Get InMails for Free?
As I mentioned earlier, you need a LinkedIn Premium account to send InMails.
What’s a LinkedIn Premium account, you ask?
It’s when you subscribe to services like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, LinkedIn Recruiter, or
LinkedIn Career. These subscriptions give you access to premium features, including InMails.
How Many LinkedIn InMails Can I Send?
First, there’s no limit to how many InMails you can send in a day, but the number of InMails you can send each month depends on your LinkedIn plan.
- Premium Career: Get 5 InMails per month.
- Premium Business: Get 15 InMails per month.
- Recruiter Lite: Get 30 InMails per month.
- Sales Navigator Core: Get 50 InMails per month.
Here’s some more info to know about LinkedIn InMail:
- Every time you send an InMail, it uses up one credit.
- If you don’t use all your credits in one month, the unused credits roll over to the next month.
So, if you only used 10 credits in the first month, you’ll have 50 credits in the second month.
So, be sure to use them before they reset!
You may be wondering, "Wait a minute. You just said I can send 800 Emails a month, but the most anyone can get is 50!"
Right?
Let’s find out…
How to Send 800 LinkedIn InMails Every Month?
Before I tell you the method, here’s something you need to know:
For example, if you send 30 InMail in the first month and get 20 replies (positive or negative), you will still have 20 credits remaining.
That means that you can send 20 more InMail.
Before we get carried away, let's come back to the topic.
There are 2 methods to send 800 LinkedIn InMail per month:
1. Send InMail to “Open Profiles” on LinkedIn
2. Contact LinkedIn Group Members
Send InMail to Open Profiles
An Open Profile is a LinkedIn Premium feature that lets anyone view your complete profile.
Sending an InMail to an Open Profile is free.
It doesn’t use up any of your InMail credits. If you’re a LinkedIn Premium user, you can also open your profile.
But that’s not why you’re here, right? You want to know how to spot Open Profiles.
It’s simple. Click on “Message” on someone’s profile.
If the chat window shows “Free Message” at the top, it’s an Open Profile.
“Free message” = “Open Profile”
This information gives you a basic idea of who to target and how.
Send Message to LinkedIn Group Members
Messages sent to group members aren’t technically InMails, but they allow you to reach 2nd and 3rd-degree connections without using credits.
Here’s how:
First, send a request to join the LinkedIn group and wait for approval.
Once in, you can message any group member without sending a connection request.
While it’s less visible than the Open Profile method, it’s still worth trying.
Both methods are great for reaching more people on LinkedIn, but let’s be real—they take a lot of time.
They’re so manual you’ll probably give up after a day or two.
Don’t worry, though! Let me share an easier method for sending LinkedIn InMails in bulk.
How to Send LinkedIn InMails In Bulk?
Manually writing and sending InMails one by one is a huge time drain.
Sure, you might think, I’ll just write one great message and copy-paste it to everyone.
But LinkedIn might flag you as a bot, or worse, people might think you’re one. And you definitely don’t want that, right?
So, how can you save time and avoid coming across as a bot while still sending messages that feel personal?
Let me introduce you to SalesRobot.
SalesRobot is a LinkedIn and email automation tool that lets you automate entirely sending Inmails. So, you can just sit back and relax after just a few steps of setup.
Lemme just walk you through how to get started.
If you already have your LinkedIn account added to SalesRobot, skip to Step 3.
Step 1: Log into SalesRobot and add your LinkedIn account
Step 2: Enter your LinkedIn credentials and save them
Step 3: Create a campaign on SalesRobot
Step 4: Click on “I’m an Advanced User”
Step 5: Name your campaign, save it, and select “Add from Sales Navigator Search”
Step 6: Paste your Sales Navigator search URL and save it.
Step 7: Enable the “Premium Only” option. Most LinkedIn Premium users have Open Profiles, so any InMails you send them will be free!
Step 8: Choose one of the pre-made templates or create your own InMail
Step 9: If starting from scratch, click “Advanced Steps” and select “Send InMail.”
Step 10: Write your InMail. Use SalesRobot’s scoring system to check how likely you are to get a response.
Step 11: Add follow-up messages and schedule when you want them sent.
Step 12: Save it, start the campaign and watch the magic unfold.
With all the 2 methods combined, you can send 800 InMails in total.
Pretty cool.
Which One’s Better: InMails or Messages or Emails?
People often ask, "Which works better: an InMail or an Email or normal messages?
The truth is, each one serves a different purpose. You can’t rely on just one for all your outreach needs—they’re tools for different situations.
InMails
Out of the three, InMails have the highest response rate. They let you message anyone directly without needing to send a connection request first.
InMails are great for targeted outreach, especially for recruitment or sales.
Messages
Messages are free and work like regular social media chats.
But you can only send them to people you’re already connected with on LinkedIn.
They’re perfect for building relationships with your connections, staying in touch, or having casual follow-ups.
Emails
Emails let you reach a wide audience—you can contact almost anyone with an email address.
They’re great for mass cold outreach or formal business communication, especially when you need to include detailed content or attachments.
Conclusion
Now that you’ve got the hang of how InMails work and their limits (high-five for making it this far! 🙌), you’re ready to level up your LinkedIn game.
Here’s the deal:
- InMails aren’t free—you need credits to send them.
- But if someone replies (even if they say, “No thanks”), you get that credit back!
- Sending InMails to Open Profiles is completely free, no credits required.
Just remember, your credits refresh every 90 days, so don’t let them go to waste—use them wisely!
Searching for Premium users with Open Profiles can be a bit tedious. That’s why automation tools like SalesRobot can be a game-changer.
With SalesRobot, you can:
- Send InMails in bulk.
- Automate outreach with smart templates.
- Save tons of time and effort.
SalesRobot has a 14-day free trial, and you don’t need to enter your phone number or credit card details. Just sign up and go nuts.
And don’t worry, you can not only automate sending InMails but also messages and emails.
Good luck! I’ll see you in the next one 🫡.
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