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How to Maximize Connection Requests Without a Sales Navigator Subscription

Updated over 2 months ago

If you’re using OttoMatey to send personalized connection requests from a LinkedIn Account without a premium subscription, you might hit a monthly limit for personalized requests. When this happens, any additional attempts to send requests with notes will trigger an upgrade prompt.

Don’t worry — OttoMatey has solutions to help you keep your outreach moving smoothly!


Bypass Personalization Limit

OttoMatey offers the Bypass Personalization Limit feature, which allows you to continue sending connection requests without notes once you reach your monthly limit.

How to Enable Bypass Personalization

  1. Navigate to Settings > Account Limits.

  2. Toggle on the Bypass Personalization Limit feature.

This ensures your connection requests are sent seamlessly until your monthly limit resets.

Tips for Successful Connection Requests

1. Continue Sending Requests

  • Enable the Bypass Personalization Limit or remove personalized messages from connection requests to stay within limits.

2. Be Strategic with Your Outreach

  • Focus on high-priority campaigns or individuals.

  • Consider running some campaigns without connection requests to optimize resources.

3. Prioritize Follow-Ups Over Initial Connections

  • Connections alone aren’t enough. A strong follow-up strategy is essential.

  • OttoMatey simplifies managing and tracking your pipeline, making it easy to execute a consistent outbound strategy.

Expand Your Engagement Strategy

1. Use Email, Calls, and SMS

  • Integrate multiple channels like email, OttoMatey Dialer, and SMS to ensure comprehensive engagement.

  • Reach prospects where they are most responsive.

2. Leverage First-Degree Connections

  • Re-engage existing connections for warm introductions or deeper engagement.

  • Strengthen professional relationships by regularly interacting with your network.

3. Target Events and Groups

  • Use Event and Group targeting to connect with larger, more relevant audiences.

  • Skip connection requests and send messages directly to event attendees or group members.

Building Authentic Relationships

Outreach isn’t just about making connections — it’s about building trust and genuine relationships.

  • Follow Up Consistently: Demonstrate interest and commitment through regular, value-driven engagement.

  • Personalize Communication: Use AI messaging to craft tailored follow-ups that foster deeper relationships.

Consider Upgrading for More Features

Upgrading to a premium LinkedIn Account can enhance your outreach capabilities by:

  • Allowing more personalized messages.

  • Offering advanced filtering tools.

  • Providing access to InMails for additional outreach flexibility.

Use Manual Approval for Quality Control

Implement Manual Approval to review tasks and filter out unsuitable prospects before sending connection requests. This extra step ensures your efforts are focused on the most promising leads, maximizing the impact of your campaigns.

With OttoMatey’s tools and strategies, you can navigate connection limits effectively while building meaningful, long-term professional relationships.


Our Customer support team and Otto, our AI bot, are here to help. Adjust your sliders wisely and let OttoMatey optimize your outreach!

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