InMail

What InMail is and what it costs

InMail is a LinkedIn messaging channel that can reach people outside the sender's connections. Availability and credit rules depend on the LinkedIn subscription and account. Check current account terms rather than relying on old plan quotas.

InMail versus a connection request

An invitation asks to connect; InMail uses a separate messaging capability. LinkedBoost's ordinary DM tool requires a first-degree connection of the sender, while send_inmail requires a capable premium seat.

When to use InMail in an outbound sequence

Choose InMail when the recipient, message, and account capability make it appropriate. Inspect prior outreach and resolve an active sequence before adding another touch; a channel change does not override an exclusion.

How to write one that gets a reply

Use a verified observation, a relevant subject, and one clear question. LinkedBoost's current tool validates a body of about 1,900 characters and an optional subject up to 200; these are ceilings to validate against, not writing targets.

InMail inside LinkedBoost

Review the exact body, subject, recipient, and sender before calling send_inmail. The operation queues executable work and can fail for capability or campaign conflicts. Check the outcome before claiming delivery or a credit charge.

Do InMails count toward the weekly invitation limit?

No. They use InMail credits, which are separate from connection requests.

Can I InMail someone who has turned InMail off?

Respect the recipient's available messaging settings and the operation's capability result. Open Profile and a tool's supported send mode are separate questions.

Do unused credits roll over?

Rollover and refunds depend on current LinkedIn plan terms. Check the account's credit details before budgeting a campaign.