LinkedIn hacks to send more invitations and messages

If you’re reading this, you may have hit your LinkedIn invitation limit.
In this article, we’ll explain what that limit means and show you a few alternative methods you can use to continue growing your network.

What is LinkedIn’s weekly invitation limit?

LinkedIn is a social media platform built around sending connection requests to expand your network. However, LinkedIn has introduced limits that may feel restrictive.

Depending on your account type (basic or premium), you can send between 100 and 200 connection requests per week.

When can I send LinkedIn invitations again?

We’ve noticed that your weekly limit resets every Monday morning, giving you a fresh batch of invites for the week ahead.

How can you grow your network once you’ve reached the limit?

There are a few workarounds and tips that can help you stay active and continue expanding your network, even after hitting your weekly limit. Here are four methods you can try:

1. Use the LinkedIn mobile app to send more invites

Not many people know this, but you can actually send 50 to 100 extra invitations if you use the LinkedIn mobile app.

A good approach is to alternate between the browser version and the app. Use a 2:1 ratio—for example, send 20 invites on desktop, followed by 10 via the mobile app.

2. Increase your Social Selling Index (SSI)

LinkedIn has a feature called the Social Selling Index (SSI) that scores how effectively you use LinkedIn as a social platform.

Your SSI score is based on four categories:

• Building your professional brand
• Finding the right people
• Engaging with content
• Building relationships

You can check your score for free at: https://www.linkedin.com/sales/ssi

LinkedIn has indicated that users with an above-average SSI may be granted a higher invitation limit.

3. Message users with Open Profiles

Some LinkedIn users have what’s called an Open Profile, which allows you to message them directly—even if you're not connected.

There’s no easy way to filter for Open Profiles, but you can find out manually:

• Visit a LinkedIn profile
• Click on “More”
• Select “Message” and see if it says “Free message”

If so, you can send them a message without a connection.

4. Message people in your LinkedIn groups

LinkedIn allows you to message other members of the groups you’ve joined, even if they’re not in your 1st-degree network.

This is a quick and targeted way to engage new people, especially those who already share a common interest.

Once you’ve joined and been approved in a group:

• Click “Show All” in the top right to see the full member list
• You’ll now be able to click “Message” next to many names—even 2nd- or 3rd-degree connections

Conclusion

LinkedIn enforces strict limits on outreach to protect the quality of the network—but there are smart ways to continue growing even after hitting your weekly cap.

Just remember: always engage respectfully. Avoid spamming, and focus on building meaningful, relevant connections.