{"id":5126,"date":"2025-06-24T05:15:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T05:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/?p=5126"},"modified":"2025-10-22T05:15:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T05:15:15","slug":"linkedin-read-receipts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/sales-prospecting\/linkedin-read-receipts\/","title":{"rendered":"LinkedIn Read Receipts: Did Your Contacts Read Your Prospecting Message?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Here\u2019s your guide to decoding LinkedIn read receipts and using them to improve your sales prospecting strategy.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">You draft a compelling, personalized message for a prospect and hit the send button on LinkedIn. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Then comes the endless wait for a reply. Wouldn\u2019t it be a little less excruciating if you knew that your message caught the prospect\u2019s eye? That\u2019s where read receipts come to your rescue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">If you\u2019ve been using LinkedIn for prospecting and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/goals\/lead-generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">lead generation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">, it\u2019s time you understood the platform\u2019s messaging indicators and used them to engage with more leads. Let\u2019s learn about it all.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"482d2ff07b866\"><\/div>\n<h2>AI highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">LinkedIn read receipts show if (and when) a recipient has opened your message if both you and the receiver have them enabled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">LinkedIn read receipts help identify and prioritize active leads, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/automate-linkedin-messages-3HCczF9gziYB5tTXxJoiU4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">automate messages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">, A\/B test them, and improve timing. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>LinkedIn read receipts work on LinkedIn app text messages and aren&#8217;t available for <a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/linkedin-inmail-vs-message-27VdDmirRkAy3ooWcObfCe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">InMail messages<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To turn on or off read receipts and typing indicators on LinkedIn, users must click on the &#8216;Me&#8217; icon, navigate to &#8216;Settings &amp; Privacy&#8217;, then &#8216;Data privacy&#8217;, &#8216;Messaging experience&#8217;, and finally &#8216;Read receipts and typing indicators&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li>Turning off read receipts allows users to read <a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/linkedin-cold-message-7Lx3hzDk272MJA3PBPRf42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn messages<\/a> without the sender&#8217;s knowledge, providing a way to assess messages privately before replying.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">The absence of a read receipt indicates that the recipient may have turned them off or never opened your message.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Typing indicators and message delivery icons (dots, circles, ticks) give additional context to message status during active conversation and enhance the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/automate-linkedin-messages-3HCczF9gziYB5tTXxJoiU4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">LinkedIn messaging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What do read receipts mean?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Read receipts let users track whether a recipient has opened their message. Messaging apps and social networking platforms, including LinkedIn, support read receipts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Remember that read receipts only give an idea of whether your message was opened. They don\u2019t guarantee that the recipient has read the entire message and will send a reply. However, they give you an idea of the effectiveness of your communication strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Does LinkedIn have read receipts?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">LinkedIn introduced the read receipts feature in 2017 to improve the platform\u2019s messaging functionality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/a567370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">read message receipts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> appear at the bottom of the message thread as a miniature of the recipient&#8217;s LinkedIn account profile picture. They indicate that the recipient opened the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/linkedin-cold-message-7Lx3hzDk272MJA3PBPRf42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">message<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">If logged in from a desktop, you can hover over the read receipt icon to see when the message was opened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7207a902-ec39-4538-af2f-225404fc66e0.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Besides read receipts, LinkedIn also supports the following message status indicators:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Three dots<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">: The recipient is typing a reply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">An empty circle<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">: Your message is being sent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">A tick mark inside a circle<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">: Your message hit the recipient\u2019s inbox.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/d48df804-4cc4-41e1-91a9-f58a1a8d7a57.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">LinkedIn read receipts are enabled by default for all users. However, they work only if both the sender and receiver have the features enabled. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>What about message requests? They&#8217;re only enabled once the recipient accepts the request. Also, it&#8217;s worth keeping in mind that InMail messages don&#8217;t have read receipts.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">These indicators give sales reps a better idea of how their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/linkedin-outreach-guide-4vW19nOsuTZtyKHV1OrBNI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">LinkedIn outreach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> strategies are performing, making them a valuable feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are the pros and cons of turning LinkedIn read receipts on?<\/h2>\n<table style=\"min-width: 50px\">\n<colgroup>\n<col style=\"min-width: 25px\" \/>\n<col style=\"min-width: 25px\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Pros<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">\u2705 Get insights into recipients\u2019 interest levels.<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">\u274c Opening messages too soon can come across as desperate.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">\u2705 Optimize your follow-up strategy and prioritize leads who read your text messages.<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">\u274c Delaying responses after opening a message can hurt your rapport.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">\u2705 A\/B test different sending times, opening lines, and calls-to-action.<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">\u274c It depends on whether both parties have the same settings.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">\u2705 Build a solid rapport with potential customers by showing how you promptly read and respond to their messages.<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">\u2705 Create accountability and encourage prospects to reply sooner.<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>How can I enable and disable read receipts on LinkedIn?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">LinkedIn enables read receipts by default for all users, but you can turn them off in a few easy steps if you feel pressured to respond immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to disabling LinkedIn read receipts on a desktop:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Log in and click the &#8216;<\/span><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Me<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">&#8216; icon with your profile picture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-2.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Select &#8216;<\/span><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Settings &amp; Privacy<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">&#8216; from the drop-down menu\u00a0to visit the account settings page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Select &#8216;<\/span><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Data privacy<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">&#8216; in the left pane.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Scroll down the page and select &#8216;<\/span><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Read receipts and typing indicators<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">&#8216; from the &#8216;<\/span><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Messaging experience<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">&#8216; section.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/f80ac896-35fe-4d10-bc4f-62480871af1e.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Toggle the button on the right side of the screen to turn it off.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/32936c73-53fd-4f98-ba7b-306d75058ba3.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">You can also disable read receipts and typing indicators from the LinkedIn mobile app by following the same process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tips to successfully engage with prospects on LinkedIn<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Read receipts are a smart way to assess a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/prospect-vs-lead-01bzztMBdCftEMqBfPgVdi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">prospect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">\u2019s interest in your pitch, send timely follow-ups, and build a lasting rapport. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">But if your message doesn\u2019t strike a chord, the recipient may not respond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">So, how do you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/how-to-prospect-on-linkedin-6CS0TtaHDHagNeIoplYveU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">engage prospects on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> and compel them to respond? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Here are a few tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Target ICP-aligned prospects<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">: Use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/how-to-use-linkedin-sales-navigator-to-generate-leads-2lKEOFYBUg1FWNZxVrXYXh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">LinkedIn Sales Navigator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> to find profiles that match your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/icp-sales-4Y5PMzQITkrrXIr2B6mrMy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">ICP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">. Use advanced filters and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/linkedin-boolean-search-1lLboND5E5JhtIb8lRIhfn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Boolean search operators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> to identify key decision-makers in target companies. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Engage before selling<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">: Follow a prospect\u2019s profile, like their recent posts, and drop comments to grab their attention. Congratulate them on a recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/track-job-changes-2y7pzIKqbmT2NqVjJVbMZR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">job change<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">, promotion, or funding round. These steps create room for a warm introduction when you send a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/linkedin-connection-request-715hV7pH1fEjCfRgC1to6L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">connection request<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> and intro message.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Don\u2019t pitch right away<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">: Share anecdotes, industry insights, or other useful resources. Also, keep the messages short\u2014about three to four sentences. Find common ground and engage in a conversation using your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/guides\/sales-script-templates-2mz7Oke6YlgtyXJmQ6UsSB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">sales script<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">. Show that you\u2019re genuinely interested in building a connection, not just closing a deal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Always follow up<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">: Many prospects won\u2019t respond to the first <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/linkedin-connection-message-4hNB6lDOcLncr8iv1b5QAh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">message<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">. Use read receipts and other delivery indicators to determine the right tone and timing of follow-up messages.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Personalize messages with AI<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">: Whether sending a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/linkedin-connection-request-715hV7pH1fEjCfRgC1to6L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">connection request<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> or following up, send hyper-personalized messages that speak to the recipient\u2019s unique interests and needs. Use PhantomBuster\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/automations\/ai\/3614446764718424\/ai-linkedin-message-writer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">AI LinkedIn Message Writer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> to draft these messages based on a prospect\u2019s LinkedIn profile and recent activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1-scaled.png\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">Automate your LinkedIn outreach<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">: Use PhantomBuster\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/automations\/linkedin\/4545709793535249\/linkedin-outreach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">LinkedIn Outreach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> automation to reduce manual work while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/what-is-prospecting-3OKTIrh6HDK4OqKmTUtOsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">prospecting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">. It lets you send connection requests and up to three follow-up messages to engage your contacts effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>LinkedIn read receipts FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>How do I know if my LinkedIn message was read?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">If you and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/prospect-vs-lead-01bzztMBdCftEMqBfPgVdi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">prospect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> have read receipts enabled, you\u2019ll see their miniature profile picture at the bottom of the message thread. It indicates that they opened your message. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">The desktop or web version also shows when the message was opened when you hover over the miniature profile picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can I read a LinkedIn message without the sender knowing?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">LinkedIn allows users to turn off read receipts and typing indicators from the &#8216;Data privacy&#8217; section under &#8216;Settings &amp; Privacy.&#8217; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">These delivery indicators are on by default, though. You&#8217;ll have to turn off the indicators if you don\u2019t want\u00a0your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/export-linkedin-connections-contacts-5sj7qfB84Ff3d37ByZIYU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">connections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">\u00a0to know that you read their messages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What does &#8220;grey tick&#8221; mean on LinkedIn?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">A grey tick at the bottom of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phantombuster.com\/blog\/automation\/linkedin-cold-message-7Lx3hzDk272MJA3PBPRf42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">LinkedIn message<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\"> indicates that your message was sent to the recipient. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;color: inherit\" data-color=\"transparent\">If logged in from a desktop, hovering over the tick will show when the sent messages landed in the recipient\u2019s inbox.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can LinkedIn messages be unread?<\/h3>\n<p>Indeed, you can mark your LinkedIn messages as unread so you can revisit important conversations later easily.<\/p>\n<p>Select the three dots in your LinkedIn inbox and click &#8216;Mark as unread&#8217;. However, once a message is opened, you cannot revert the message status indicator to unread messages.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the typing indicators on LinkedIn?<\/h3>\n<p>The LinkedIn typing indicators are visible to the recipient as three dots in the conversation thread when the sender is typing a message. It indicates to the receiver that the sender is responding to them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s your guide to decoding LinkedIn read receipts and using them to improve your sales prospecting strategy. You draft a compelling, personalized message for a prospect and hit the send button on LinkedIn. Then comes the endless wait for a reply. 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