LinkedIn Message Sender

PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Message Sender sends customized messages to your first-degree connections automatically, runs in the cloud 24/7, and scales safely within LinkedIn's guidelines. No coding required.

Check out the Tutorial for step-by-step setup.

Important: This Phantom runs in the cloud; your browser and computer do not need to be on. You can only message first degree connections with this Phantom. To reach second degree connections or more, use the Sales Navigator Message Sender Phantom.

What you give / What you get

You bring your list of LinkedIn connections. PhantomBuster delivers personalized outreach at scale, plus enriched data for every recipient.

In short, you bring the connections, and PhantomBuster handles the rest, structuring your outreach data for immediate action.

What you can automate with LinkedIn Message Sender

Here's what PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Message Sender Automation can do automatically for you:

• Send personalized messages to your first-degree connections using dynamic placeholder tags

• Set message-sending conditions to control follow-ups and auto-replies

• Generate new conversations daily by scheduling repeated launches throughout working hours

• Build outreach sequences that match real human behavior and stay compliant with LinkedIn guidelines

• Run 24/7 in the cloud without keeping your browser open or computer on

Perfect for sales teams, recruiters, and entrepreneurs scaling LinkedIn outreach safely and efficiently.

How teams use PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Message Sender Automation

Sales reps, recruiters, and growth teams use the LinkedIn Message Sender Automation to accelerate prospecting, nurture connections, and drive pipeline, all from LinkedIn data.

• Welcome new connections: Automatically send personalized welcome messages to people who just accepted your connection request, starting conversations while interest is high.

• Re-engage dormant leads: Reach out to connections you haven't spoken to in months with relevant, timely messages based on job changes or company updates.

• Follow up on post engagement: Message people who liked or commented on your LinkedIn posts to turn engagement into conversations and meetings.

• Deliver lead magnets: Send resources, whitepapers, or guides directly via LinkedIn messages to prospects who engaged with your content.

• Nurture event attendees: Follow up with connections after webinars, conferences, or virtual events to keep the relationship warm.

Workflow Ideas to Get You Started

PhantomBuster Automations become more effective when combined into Workflows. Here are proven sequences to help you automate LinkedIn messaging and build stronger relationships.

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Workflow Example: Turn your LinkedIn posts into powerful lead magnets

LinkedIn Post Commenters Export → LinkedIn Auto Invitation Accepter → LinkedIn Message Sender → HubSpot Contact Sender

Why this works

Prospects who comment on your lead magnet posts are showing active interest. This workflow captures them automatically, accepts their connection requests, and delivers your resource via message while they're still engaged.

Who it's for

SDRs, content marketers, and sales teams running LinkedIn content campaigns to generate inbound leads.

How to build it

1. Use LinkedIn Post Commenters Export to capture users commenting on your lead magnet post with a specific keyword.

2. Run LinkedIn Auto Invitation Accepter to automatically accept incoming connection requests from engaged prospects.

3. Filter commenters by keyword, then use the LinkedIn Message Sender to deliver your resource directly via message.

4. Sync qualified leads to HubSpot for ongoing nurture campaigns.

Outcome

High-intent leads receive your content automatically, and your CRM stays updated with warm prospects ready for follow-up.

See full playbook →

Workflow Example: Re-engage dormant connections with targeted messaging

LinkedIn Connections Export → LinkedIn Profile Scraper → LinkedIn Message Sender → HubSpot Contact Sender

Why this works

Dormant connections who changed jobs or companies represent fresh opportunities. This workflow identifies job changes automatically and sends timely, relevant messages referencing their new role.

Who it's for

Account executives, sales managers, and RevOps teams maintaining pipeline health through relationship reactivation.

How to build it

1. Export your full connection list with LinkedIn Connections Export.

2. Enrich profiles with LinkedIn Profile Scraper to capture current job titles and company information.

3. Filter for connections with recent job changes, then use the LinkedIn Message Sender to send congratulatory messages with relevant value propositions.

4. Sync re-engaged leads to HubSpot for ongoing tracking and nurture sequences.

Outcome

Dormant connections become active conversations, with job change triggers creating natural re-engagement opportunities that feel timely and relevant.

Workflow Example: Convert post engagement into qualified conversations

LinkedIn Post Likers Export → LinkedIn Profile Scraper → LinkedIn Auto Connect → LinkedIn Message Sender

Why this works

People who engage with your content are already familiar with your brand and showing interest. This workflow turns passive engagement into active conversations by connecting and messaging them with context.

Who it's for

Content-driven sales teams, thought leaders, and companies using LinkedIn posts for demand generation.

How to build it

1. Extract engagers from your high-performing posts using LinkedIn Post Likers Export.

2. Enrich profiles with LinkedIn Profile Scraper to identify decision-makers and gather contact details.

3. Send connection requests with LinkedIn Auto Connect, referencing the post they engaged with.

4. Once connected, use the LinkedIn Message Sender to deliver a value-focused message that continues the conversation.

Outcome

Post engagement transforms into qualified conversations with prospects who already know your brand, resulting in higher response rates and faster deal cycles.

Best practices

Get the most out of this Phantom while staying safe and compliant with LinkedIn's guidelines.

To protect your account, we recommend sending a maximum of 80 messages per day with this Phantom (or 150 if you have a Sales Navigator account), spread out across several launches within working hours. This pacing mimics real human behavior and keeps your account in good standing.

See our LinkedIn limits guide and automation safety resources for details.

Pro tip: Use placeholder tags to personalize messages, including #firstName# and data from LinkedIn profiles or spreadsheets. Personalized messages get higher response rates and feel less automated to recipients.

Start by extracting your connections with the LinkedIn Connections Export Phantom, then filter by recent connections or specific criteria before launching your message campaign. Cross-reference new connections with your LinkedIn Auto Connect Phantom results to identify which prospects accepted your connection requests, then use this list as input for your Message Sender to send follow-up messages to these new contacts.

For end-to-end automation, use the LinkedIn Outreach Flow to connect, message, and follow up in one workflow.

Want to target specific profiles? Use LinkedIn's search filters, then extract results with the LinkedIn Search Export Phantom before messaging.

Set conditions to control when messages are sent. Choose whether to auto-reply or only follow up by specifying whether the Phantom should only send an outreach message based on who the last message in the thread came from, or if there's been no previous message exchanged at all.

For a complete safety guide, read New LinkedIn Limits 2025 and LinkedIn Automation Tool Warning.

Frequently asked questions

Here are the most common questions about using LinkedIn Message Sender, from setup and compliance to personalization and workflow chaining.

Where can I learn how to set up the LinkedIn Message Sender?

The LinkedIn Message Sender tutorial provides a complete step-by-step guide covering setup, personalization with placeholder tags, message conditions, and safe daily scheduling. You'll be sending automated messages in under 10 minutes.

How many LinkedIn messages can I safely send per day?

We recommend sending a maximum of 80 messages per day with this Phantom, or 150 if you have a Sales Navigator account. Spread these messages across several launches within working hours to match real human behavior and stay compliant. For current LinkedIn limits and safe scaling strategies, read New LinkedIn Limits 2025.

Can I message people I'm not connected to on LinkedIn?

No, you can only message first-degree connections with this Phantom. LinkedIn only allows you to send messages to people you're already connected to. To send messages or InMails to second-degree connections or Sales Navigator prospects, use the Sales Navigator Message Sender Phantom instead.

How do I personalize automated LinkedIn messages?

Use placeholder tags to personalize your automated message for every recipient. This can be simply #firstName#, or another piece of information found on the user's LinkedIn profile or in your input spreadsheet, such as their company name or job title. When chained to LinkedIn Search Export, you can use column headings as tags: #firstName#, #lastName#, #job#, #location#. For example: "Hello #firstName#, I noticed that you're working in #location#."

Do I need to keep my computer on while messages are being sent?

No. This Phantom runs in the cloud, so you don't need to have your browser open or your computer switched on to automate LinkedIn messages. Set it up once, schedule your launches, and let PhantomBuster handle the rest 24/7.

Can I combine this with other LinkedIn automations?

Yes. You can chain this Phantom with other automations to build complete outreach workflows. For example, use the LinkedIn Outreach Flow to connect, message, and follow up automatically. Or try the Turn your LinkedIn posts into powerful lead magnets playbook to capture commenters and deliver resources via LinkedIn Message Sender.

What data does the LinkedIn Message Sender collect?

This Phantom collects LinkedIn Profile, Email, and + 62 More output fields, including engagement tracking, message timestamps, and enriched profile data for every recipient. This structured data helps you analyze response rates, segment follow-ups, and sync results to your CRM.

What happens if I send too many messages?

Sending too many messages too quickly can trigger LinkedIn restrictions or account warnings. That's why we recommend spreading your sends across several launches within working hours and staying under the daily of limits of 80 messages (150 with Sales Navigator) or half of that if email discovery is enabled. If you do receive a restriction, read LinkedIn Account Restricted? Here's How to Fix It for recovery steps.

What's the difference between LinkedIn Message Sender and Sales Navigator Message Sender?

The LinkedIn Message Sender is for messaging your first-degree connections only. The Sales Navigator Message Sender Phantom lets you send messages or InMails to LinkedIn Sales Navigator profiles you are or are not connected to, including second and third-degree connections. If you need broader reach, use the Sales Navigator version.

How quickly can I start automating LinkedIn messages?

Setup takes less than 10 minutes. Grab your LinkedIn cookie and User agent, add your connection list or chain to another Phantom, customize your message with placeholder tags, set your daily schedule, and launch. Try it free to start prospecting smarter today.

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Try the LinkedIn Message Sender free, no setup or coding required. Automate personalized outreach to your first-degree connections, set smart follow-up conditions, and run 24/7 in the cloud while staying compliant with LinkedIn's guidelines. Build your pipeline faster and focus on closing deals, not sending messages.