7 proven LinkedIn connection request templates with 40%+ acceptance rates. Short, specific, and pitch-free. Copy, customize, and send today.
The best connection requests are short, specific, and contain zero pitch. These seven templates have produced 40 percent or higher acceptance rates across thousands of sends in 2026. Each one is paired with the situation it's built for, plus the most common mistakes that drop acceptance below 20 percent.
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