How to Introduce People on LinkedIn (With Templates)

To introduce people on LinkedIn, ask each of them privately if they want the introduction, then send one of them the other's profile with Share Profile and a note on why they should talk. If both are keen, a group chat saves a step.

LinkedIn has no button labelled "Introduce". Its Help page describes Share Profile, in the More menu of a profile, as the way to introduce one member to someone in your network.

How to introduce two people on LinkedIn

You introduce two people on LinkedIn by opening the profile of the person you are introducing, choosing Share Profile from More, typing the name of the person who should meet them and sending a note. LinkedIn Help says the feature can introduce any LinkedIn member to someone in your network who may benefit from knowing them.

1. Message each person privately and ask if they want to meet the other.
2. Wait until both have said yes.
3. Open the profile of the first person and click More in their introduction section.
4. Select Share Profile to open a new message window.
5. Type the name of the second person, who must be one of your connections.
6. Add a short note on who the first person is and why the meeting helps.
7. Click Send, then repeat from the second person's profile so each side gets the other's profile.

On the mobile app, open the profile, tap More and choose Share via private message to stay inside LinkedIn, per the same help page.

You can only message your connections, so LinkedIn's messaging page is the limit here. For a coworker or group member you are not connected to it offers a message request, and InMail needs Premium. Otherwise connect first or ask a mutual contact to make the intro.

Ask both people before you introduce them

Ask both sides first, because an introduction spends the other person's time and attention. A forwarded name with no warning puts both people in the position of replying to a stranger or ignoring a friend.

Keep the ask private and easy to refuse. Say who the person is, what you think you have in common, and that "no" is a fine answer. If one person declines, drop it without telling the other.

This is called a double opt-in introduction. It is why a good intro gets a reply and a careless one gets a polite silence.

Group message or separate messages

Use separate messages when one person is senior, busy or hard to reach, and a group chat when both are keen and the conversation can start right away. A group chat lets them reply to each other directly, while separate messages let either person step back without anyone seeing.

Question	Separate messages	Group chat
Who sees replies	Only you and that person	Everyone in the chat
Declining	Quiet and easy	Visible to the other person
Best for	Cold or senior contacts	Two people who both said yes
Effort	Two messages	One message

LinkedIn's group chat page says a group needs two or more of your 1st-degree connections and holds up to 50 members. Everyone in it is an admin who can add people and see all past messages. It also says group chats are for conversations with your connections, not for mass messaging.

To start one, click the Messaging icon, click Compose, type both names, write your message and click Send.

Introduction message templates

A good introduction message names both people, says why they should talk and makes the next step small. These templates are originals; change the details so they sound like you.

Asking permission (send to each person separately):

Hi Dana, I know someone I think you would enjoy talking to: Marcus, who runs partnerships at a logistics software company. You mentioned wanting to understand how carriers pick tools. Would you like an intro? No pressure if the timing is wrong.

The introduction (after both said yes, as a group message):

Dana, Marcus, you both said yes, so here you are. Dana leads operations at a regional carrier and is rethinking dispatch software. Marcus has helped three carriers move off spreadsheets. I think 20 minutes would be useful for both of you. I will step back and let you find a time.

Introducing a candidate to a hiring manager (separate message to the manager):

Hi Priya, as promised, here is Sam's profile. Sam worked with me for two years on our data team and is looking for a senior analyst role. If the team is still hiring, I think it would be worth a short call. Happy to answer anything about Sam.

Following up after a week of silence:

Hi Dana, a quick nudge on the intro to Marcus. If the timing is bad, just tell me and I will close the loop with him. No hard feelings either way.

Keep each message to a few lines. The recipient should be able to answer in one sentence.

What goes wrong with LinkedIn introductions

Most introductions fail because one person did not agree to it, the benefit runs one way, or the note could have been sent to anyone. The fix is the same each time: ask first, say what each person gains, and keep it short.

• Nobody replies. Follow up once, a week later, privately. Do not nudge in the group chat, where it looks like pressure.
• You cannot add one of them. LinkedIn only lets you message connections. Connect first, or send a message request if you share a workplace or group.
• The two people already know each other. Check their profiles for mutual connections or shared employers before you send.
• The introduction is really a sales pitch. If one side is selling to the other, say so. Hiding it costs you both people's trust.

Once the introduction lands, a clear profile helps the two people check each other out. If yours is thin, our LinkedIn About section examples are a quick fix, and the LinkedIn bio generator gives you a first draft. For outreach to people you do not know, see our LinkedIn DM automation guide for what LinkedIn allows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an Introduce button on LinkedIn?

No. LinkedIn Help names the feature Share Profile and places it under More on a member's profile. It opens a new message window where you pick the connections to send that profile to, which is how you make an introduction. You can add a personal note before sending.

Can I introduce someone who is not my connection?

Yes for the person whose profile you share, no for the person who receives the message. LinkedIn Help says you can share any member's profile, but you can only message your own connections. Coworkers and group members you have not connected with can be sent a message request instead, and InMail needs a Premium subscription.

How many people can I add to an introduction message?

A LinkedIn group chat holds up to 50 members, but an introduction works best with two. LinkedIn says group chats are for conversations with your connections, not mass messaging, so introduce larger circles in pairs. Each pair gets its own note explaining why they should talk.

Can I share my own profile the same way?

Yes. LinkedIn Help says you can send your own profile to 1st-degree connections and coworkers. On desktop, open your profile, click Resources in the introduction section and choose Send Profile in a message. On mobile, scroll to the Contact section, tap Your Profile and choose Share via.

Sources

1. LinkedIn Help, Share a profile with connections and coworkers
2. LinkedIn Help, Send messages to connections on LinkedIn Messaging
3. LinkedIn Help, Create a group chat on LinkedIn Messaging