Connection Request Not Sending
LinkedIn Social Media App
Severity: MinorWhat Does This Error Mean?
LinkedIn connection requests may fail if you have hit your weekly limit. It can also mean your account has been flagged for sending too many requests. Slowing down your invitations is usually enough to fix the problem.
Affected Models
- LinkedIn for iPhone
- LinkedIn for Android
- LinkedIn Web
- LinkedIn Desktop App
Common Causes
- You have reached LinkedIn's weekly invitation limit (around 100 per week)
- Too many of your previous requests were ignored or marked as spam
- Your account is under a temporary restriction on sending invites
- A glitch in the LinkedIn app is preventing the request from going through
- The person you are inviting has turned off connection requests in their settings
How to Fix It
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Check how many connection requests you have sent this week — LinkedIn limits you to roughly 100 per week.
There is no visible counter, but if requests suddenly stop going through, you have likely hit the limit.
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Wait until the weekly limit resets — limits refresh every Monday.
Avoid sending invitations in bulk. Space them out over days rather than sending dozens at once.
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Withdraw pending connection requests you have sent but that have not been accepted.
Go to My Network > Manage > Sent invitations and withdraw old requests to free up your quota.
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When sending requests, always add a personal note explaining why you want to connect.
Requests with personalized notes are far less likely to be marked as spam by recipients.
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If the request still won't send, try it from the LinkedIn website (linkedin.com) instead of the app.
If the web version works but the app does not, clear the app cache or reinstall it.
When to Call a Professional
Connection request issues are almost always resolved by slowing down your invitations or waiting for limits to reset. If you believe your account is incorrectly restricted, visit linkedin.com/help to submit an appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many connection requests can I send per week on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn's official limit is around 100 invitations per week for most accounts. Accounts with a history of ignored requests may have a lower limit imposed. LinkedIn does not publish the exact limit publicly.
My request says 'Pending' — did it go through?
Yes, a 'Pending' status means the request was sent successfully. The other person just has not responded yet. You can withdraw a pending request if you change your mind.
Can I resend a connection request to someone who ignored me?
You can resend a request, but LinkedIn may limit how often you can do this. If someone has declined your request, you cannot send another one for several weeks. Focus on connecting with people who are likely to accept.