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LinkedIn InMail Template Generator

Generate 3 personalized InMail templates with subject lines. Recruit, sell, partner, or network — just fill in the details.

InMail Best Practices

Personalize the first line — reference their work, company, or a shared connection
Keep subject lines under 60 characters for maximum open rates
Send Tuesday–Thursday mornings in the recipient's timezone
Lead with value — explain what's in it for them before asking for anything
End with a low-friction CTA: "Worth a quick chat?" beats "Schedule a demo"
Keep it under 400 words — respect their time and you'll get more replies

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Frequently Asked Questions

LinkedIn InMail is a premium messaging feature that lets you contact anyone on LinkedIn, even people outside your network. It bypasses the connection request step and lands directly in their inbox.

LinkedIn InMail subject lines can be up to 200 characters, and the message body can be up to 1,900 characters. Keep subject lines concise (under 60 chars) for best open rates.

The average InMail response rate is around 10–25%. Personalized InMails with clear value propositions can achieve 30–40%+ response rates. Always reference something specific about the recipient.

Tuesday through Thursday between 8–10 AM in the recipient's timezone tends to perform best. Avoid Mondays (inbox overload) and Fridays (weekend mode). Early morning catches people during their LinkedIn browse.

LinkedIn Premium gives you 5 InMail credits per month, Sales Navigator gives 50, and Recruiter Lite gives 30. Unused credits roll over for up to 90 days. Credits are refunded if you get a response within 90 days.