On LinkedIn, you can message your 1st-degree connections for free.
You can also message other members that you aren’t connected to if:
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They're Premium members who’ve enabled Open Profile.
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You’re in the same LinkedIn Group, you can send a message request.
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You’re current coworkers, you can send you a message request.
You can also directly message another LinkedIn member that you're not connected to using InMail messages.
InMail messages are offered through the following different paid subscriptions:
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Premium enables job seekers and other professionals to get more out of LinkedIn.
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LinkedIn Recruiter is a hiring platform that helps recruiters find and hire talent.
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LinkedIn Sales Navigator helps businesses generate leads and find the right prospects.
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LinkedIn Campaign Manager is an ad management tool that helps businesses grow with Sponsored Messaging campaigns and detailed insights.
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To help safeguard our member experience, customers are allotted a specific number of InMail credits based on their product and subscription type.
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You can manage the types of messages you receive on LinkedIn from your Settings & Privacy page. These settings apply to InMail messages, Sponsored Messaging, and Open Profile messages.
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In an effort to keep LinkedIn safe and professional, we may limit your ability to send messages to members you are not connected to.
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