LinkedIn Limits in 2026 (Complete Breakdown) 

When it comes to running outreach, there are always limitations and LinkedIn is no exception. If you’re running outreach on LinkedIn or even automating LinkedIn, it’s important that you set limits and ensure you are not going over the limits imposed by LinkedIn.

We have updated this article for 2026 so you know exactly what limits you can expect in the new year. This will help you stay ahead of the algorithm and keep your account safe while growing your network.

How many connection requests can you send on LinkedIn per day?

You can send between 100 and 200 connection requests per week on LinkedIn. However, if you’re not using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, it’s best to stay under 80 connection requests per week.

While the standard limit is 100 per week for most accounts, trusted users with a high Social Selling Index (SSI) and premium accounts (like Sales Navigator) can often reach up to 200 per week. To stay safe, we recommend spreading these out to about 20–30 requests per day rather than sending them all at once.

To learn more, we covered how to maximize your LinkedIn connection limit in a video here:

What happens if you send too many connection requests on LinkedIn?

If you send more than your weekly limit, LinkedIn will temporarily block you from sending more and show a popup notification that you've reached your limit. ‍

It is important to note that your specific limit is flexible. LinkedIn will reduce your connection limit if you have low acceptance rates or if other users are reporting you with the "I don't know this person" button. If your acceptance rate drops below 30%, the algorithm assumes your outreach is spam and will tighten your restrictions.

How many messages can you send on LinkedIn per day?

There is no set daily limit for messages, but we recommend keeping new outreach to 100 per week for free accounts and 150 per week for paid accounts.

It is important to understand that these recommended limits mostly apply to starting new conversations. LinkedIn is much more lenient with existing conversations, meaning you can be more aggressive with your follow-ups. 

Even so, to keep your account safe from spam triggers, we still recommend being conservative and keeping your volume around 200–300 follow-ups per week.

Will LinkedIn block you if you send too many messages?

Yes, LinkedIn may temporarily restrict your account if you trigger their spam detection tools by sending too many messages.

To make sure you don’t get blocked, follow our tips on how to avoid getting blocked on LinkedIn here.

How many profiles can you view on LinkedIn per day?

Free users are limited to 500 profile views per day, while Sales Navigator or Recruiter users can view up to 2,000 profiles per day.

To be safe, we recommend staying under half of these limits (250 for free, 1,000 for paid) to avoid being flagged for web scraping.

Will LinkedIn block you if you view too many profiles?

LinkedIn will flag and place restrictions on your account if they detect excessive profile viewing, as it is often a sign of automated scraping.

Unlike connection requests, which give you a friendly warning popup, viewing too many profiles can lead to an actual account restriction.

How long does it take to get unblocked by LinkedIn?

A first-time block usually lasts between a few days and one week, while a second block requires you to message LinkedIn support to have your account reviewed.

The review process for a second block generally takes a few days once you have submitted your appeal.

How many LinkedIn connections can I have?

The maximum number of connections you can have on LinkedIn is 30,000. This is also known as your “network limit”. 

LinkedIn has not commented on whether it plans to expand this limit. If you approach or exceed 15,000 connections, we recommend switching your profile button to “Follow” so you don’t waste connection slots on random prospects.

What happens if I exceed my LinkedIn Network limit?

Once you hit 30,000 connections on LinkedIn, you cannot send or accept new requests unless you remove existing connections first.

Your profile will also automatically switch to creator mode, displaying a "Follow" button instead of a "Connect" button.

What is LinkedIn's EasyApply Limit?

LinkedIn limits users to 50 EasyApply job applications every 24 hours.

If you hit this limit, you will see a notification telling you the feature is temporarily unavailable and to try again after 24 hours.

What is the character limit for a LinkedIn Connection Note?

The character limit for a LinkedIn connection note is 200 characters for free users and 300 characters for premium and Sales Navigator users.

If you are using personalization tags (like {{FirstName}} or {{Company.Name}}), we recommend leaving some extra space at the end of your note. Some names can be quite long, and leaving a buffer ensures your message won't get cut off. 

If you’re curious about whether or not using a note actually helps or hurts your connection rates, we ran a test on connection notes here.

What is the length and size limit for a LinkedIn Message?

Standard LinkedIn messages to 1st degree connections have a limit of 8,000 characters.

Keep in mind that while you have plenty of space, shorter messages usually perform better for outreach.

What is the size limit for a LinkedIn Message Attachment?

LinkedIn message attachments are limited to a maximum file size of 20MB.

If your file is larger than this, you will need to host it elsewhere and share a link instead.

What is the character limit for a LinkedIn InMail Messages?

LinkedIn InMail subject lines are limited to 200 characters and the body of the InMail is limited to 2,000 characters.

LinkedIn Limits Recap

• Connections: 100–200 per week (Reputation dependent)
• Messages: 100 per week (Free) / 150 per week (Paid)
• Profile Views: 500 per day (Free) / 2,000 per day (Paid)
• Total Network Size: 30,000 connections maximum
• EasyApply: 50 applications per day

Why LinkedIn Limits are a Huge Opportunity

It’s easy to look at all of the LinkedIn limits and get annoyed but I look at these limits and get excited. If you are running outreach the right way, these limits never applied to you in the first place. They've simply made it easier to stand out because spammers are no longer clogging up your prospect’s LinkedIn inbox.

So instead of focusing on limitations, shift your focus to engaging with the right audience using relevant messaging. If you do this, you’ll find that all of these LinkedIn limitations are actually helping you out.