How to Invite Someone to LinkedIn via Email

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May 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to send a LinkedIn profile invitation through email.

Quick summary

Learn how to invite someone to LinkedIn via email by composing a message with your LinkedIn profile URL and sending it directly from your email account. This step-by-step process lets you grow your LinkedIn network without using the platform's built-in invite tool.

Steps

Open your email account and click 'Compose' to start a new message.
Enter your recipient's email address and write an invitation message to connect on LinkedIn.
Go to your LinkedIn profile and copy your account URL from the browser.
Paste your LinkedIn URL into the email body and click 'Send' to deliver the invitation.

📌 Why this matters

Sending a LinkedIn invitation via email gives professionals a direct, personal way to grow their network outside of LinkedIn's platform limits. This method is especially useful for reaching contacts who may not be active on LinkedIn but check email regularly. By sharing your LinkedIn profile URL in a composed email, you maintain full control over your outreach message and tone. It's a simple, effective networking tactic that requires no special tools beyond your existing email account.

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