If you spend any time on LinkedIn, you know how tedious it is to send connection requests one by one. There’s a reason tools like Meetalfred exist: they promise to do the busywork for you. But here’s the catch—LinkedIn hates automation. Get it wrong, and you risk warnings or even a ban. This guide is for people who want to use Meetalfred to automate connection requests, but want to avoid the rookie mistakes that get accounts flagged.
Let’s get straight to it: you want more connections without losing your LinkedIn account. Here’s how to do it, step by step, with a healthy dose of skepticism and real-world advice.
Step 1: Understand the Risks (Yes, Really)
Before you even sign up for Meetalfred or any automation tool, you need to know the score:
- LinkedIn’s official policy: Automation is against their terms. If you get caught, you could get a warning, restriction, or full ban.
- No tool is 100% undetectable: Ignore any claims that say otherwise. Even the best tools leave traces.
- Your account health matters: New accounts or accounts with little activity are easier to flag.
Pro tip: If your LinkedIn profile is crucial for your job or business, think hard about whether automation is worth the risk. Sometimes, “slow and steady” really does win.
Step 2: Set Up Meetalfred Properly
Assuming you’ve weighed the risks and want to move forward, here’s what to do:
2.1 Sign Up and Connect LinkedIn
- Create your Meetalfred account.
- Connect your LinkedIn by logging in through Meetalfred’s dashboard.
- You’ll probably need to install a browser plugin or give Meetalfred access to your LinkedIn cookies.
- Don’t share your LinkedIn password with any tool. If a tool asks for it, run the other way.
2.2 Warm Up Your LinkedIn Account
Don’t go from zero to sixty. LinkedIn notices sudden spikes in activity.
- Spend at least a week using LinkedIn manually before automating.
- View some profiles, post or comment, accept a few requests—basically, act human.
- If you’ve just created your account, wait even longer.
2.3 Set Up Meetalfred’s Basic Settings
- Time zone: Set to match your actual location.
- Working hours: Use weekdays, during business hours. Avoid sending requests at 2 a.m.—that’s a red flag.
- Daily limits: This is important (more on that next).
Step 3: Configure Safe Limits and Behaviors
This is where most people mess up. Meetalfred lets you send a lot of requests, but more isn’t always better.
3.1 Daily Connection Request Limits
- Stay under 50 connection requests per day. LinkedIn rarely flags under this number.
- If your account is new or you’ve never sent mass requests, start with 10-20 per day and slowly increase.
- Mix in “profile views” and “follows” with your requests—Meetalfred lets you do this. It looks more natural.
3.2 Randomize Timing
- Don’t send all requests in one burst. Stagger them through the day.
- Meetalfred has “random delay” options—use them.
3.3 Personalize Requests (But Don’t Overthink It)
- Use custom messages, but keep them short and natural. No one likes spammy pitches.
- Good: “Hi [First Name], I came across your profile and thought it’d be great to connect.”
- Bad: Generic sales scripts or fake familiarity.
Pro tip: Reusing the same exact message over and over can get you flagged. Rotate two or three templates.
Step 4: Build and Upload Your Target List
Don’t just blast requests to everyone. Targeting matters.
- Use LinkedIn’s native search to find people you actually want to connect with.
- Export their profiles (Meetalfred can scrape search results, but do it sparingly).
- Clean your list. Remove irrelevant or duplicate contacts.
What to ignore: Don’t buy lists of emails or use sketchy scraping tools. That’s a shortcut to getting blacklisted.
Step 5: Launch a Campaign in Meetalfred
Now you’re ready to automate—carefully.
5.1 Create a New Campaign
- In Meetalfred, pick “Connection campaign” or similar.
- Upload your target list.
5.2 Set Your Message Template
- Paste in your short, personalized message.
- Add fallback text in case a profile is missing a first name.
5.3 Schedule and Launch
- Set start and end dates, working hours, and limits (as above).
- Double-check everything. Once you launch, you want to avoid weird mistakes.
Step 6: Monitor and Adjust
Automation isn’t “set and forget.” You have to keep an eye on things.
- Check your LinkedIn inbox daily for responses.
- If you get any warnings from LinkedIn, pause Meetalfred immediately.
- Keep an eye on your daily activity—don’t exceed your set limits.
- If your acceptance rate drops, your targeting or message may be off.
Pro tip: If you get a LinkedIn warning, stop all automation for at least a week and resume at a much lower rate.
What Actually Works (and What’s Overhyped)
Let’s get real about what you can expect from Meetalfred:
What Works
- Saving time on repetitive tasks.
- Drip-feeding requests in a way that can look human, if you keep it slow and steady.
- Letting you manage more targeted campaigns than you could by hand.
What Doesn’t
- “Set it and forget it” approaches. You will get flagged if you’re careless.
- Mass-blasting thousands of requests a month. LinkedIn catches on fast.
- Relying on automation for real conversations. Don’t automate your replies—people spot bots a mile away.
What to Ignore
- Any promises of “undetectable” automation.
- Third-party plugins that “unlock” extra features by bypassing LinkedIn’s limits. That’s how you lose your account.
- Hype about doubling your leads overnight. Automation helps, but it’s not a magic bullet.
Quick Safety Checklist
Before you start, go through this:
- [ ] Have I used LinkedIn manually for at least a week?
- [ ] Are my daily request limits under 50 (preferably lower if new)?
- [ ] Am I using personalized messages?
- [ ] Is my connection list targeted, not random?
- [ ] Am I monitoring my account for warnings or blocks?
- [ ] Am I ready to pause automation at the first sign of trouble?
If you answered “no” to any of these, slow down and fix it first.
Wrapping Up: Keep It Simple, Iterate Often
Automating LinkedIn connection requests with Meetalfred can save you time, but it’s not risk-free. The key is to start slow, watch your activity, and always err on the side of caution. Don’t get greedy—safe, steady growth beats a banned account every time. Test small, adjust your approach, and don’t believe the hype. Simple routines and regular tweaks are all you really need.