Send an InMail Message

Last updated: 2 weeks ago
InMail messages allows you to directly message another LinkedIn member that you're not connected to. You can send an InMail message to a LinkedIn member from the introduction section on their profile or by sending a new message. InMail messages can have up to 200 characters in the subject line and up to 2000 characters in the body.
Notes:

  • If you have a Basic (free) account, you must upgrade to a Premium account to use InMail message.

  • You can’t message a member if they’ve chosen not to receive InMail message in their message preferences settings.

  • If a member has the Open Profile Premium feature enabled, you can message them for free.

  • If you’re using Hiring Pro, you may see an InMail experience for inviting qualified candidates to apply. This experience is available only when contacting candidates recommended by Hiring Pro.

To send an InMail message:
To send an InMail message:
  1. Navigate to the profile of the member you’d like to send an InMail message to.
    • You can also search for a member and send a new InMail message from the messaging page or conversation windows.
  2. Click the More button on their introduction section.
  3. Select Message [Name of the member] from the dropdown.
  4. Type the Subject field (optional) in the New message pop-up window.
  5. Type the message in the text box.
  6. Click Send.
Notes:
  • It’s not possible to purchase additional InMail message credits outside of the monthly allotment.
  • Premium InMail message credits can't be used to send InMail messages on Sales Navigator or LinkedIn Recruiter.

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