Step by step process to schedule LinkedIn connection requests using Dripify

If you’re sick of manually sending LinkedIn connection requests one by one, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re trying to grow your network for sales, recruiting, or just to meet more people in your field. Either way, sending requests by hand is slow, easy to mess up, and honestly, it’s boring. That’s where tools like Dripify come in—they promise to automate and schedule connection requests so you can focus on, well, anything else.

But let’s be real: automation can be a minefield. Do it wrong, and you’ll get your account restricted or annoy the heck out of people. Do it right, and you’ll save hours each week. This guide will walk you through exactly how to schedule LinkedIn connection requests using Dripify, step by step, with no fluff. I’ll point out what works, what doesn’t, and where you should be careful.

What You Need Before You Start

Before jumping in, let’s make sure you’re set up for success:

  • A LinkedIn account. (Obvious, but don’t use a brand new account—LinkedIn hates spammy behavior from fresh profiles.)
  • Dripify subscription. You’ll need a paid plan to use most automation features.
  • A clear idea of your target audience. Who are you trying to connect with? Random requests rarely pay off.

Pro tip: If your LinkedIn profile isn’t at least 80% complete, clean it up first. Automation gets you in front of people, but your profile does the real selling.

Step 1: Sign Up and Connect Your LinkedIn Account to Dripify

  1. Create a Dripify account: Go to their site and sign up. The process is straightforward.
  2. Link LinkedIn: Dripify will ask to connect to your LinkedIn profile. You’ll need to log in and give Dripify permission. This is safe for most users, but if you’re skittish about privacy, read their documentation on how they handle your data.
  3. Tweak your LinkedIn settings: To avoid annoying security alerts, turn off two-factor authentication on LinkedIn for now. You can turn it back on later.

What works: Dripify makes the LinkedIn login process pretty painless.
What to watch: If you use VPNs or have tight LinkedIn security, connection can fail. Stick to your “usual” IP when setting things up.

Step 2: Build (or Import) Your Target List

This is where most people mess up. Automation isn’t a magic bullet—if you target the wrong people, you’ll just automate bad outreach.

  1. Decide who you want to connect with. Are you after CTOs in fintech? Recruiters in healthcare? Be specific.
  2. Use LinkedIn search: On LinkedIn, use filters (location, title, industry) to create a list of people you actually want to connect with.
  3. Export the list:
  4. If you’re on LinkedIn Sales Navigator, you can export leads directly.
  5. If not, you’ll have to copy profile URLs or use Dripify’s in-app search to scrape profiles.
  6. Import leads into Dripify: Paste in URLs, upload a CSV, or use Dripify’s search to build a campaign list.

Pro tip: Don’t just grab hundreds of random profiles. Start with a small, high-quality list to see what kinds of replies you get.

Step 3: Set Up Your Drip Campaign

Dripify uses the idea of “drip campaigns”—basically, sequences of actions (like connect, message, follow-up) that run on a schedule.

  1. Create a New Campaign: Click the “Create Campaign” button inside Dripify.
  2. Add Your Leads: Pick the list you just built or imported.
  3. Choose Your Sequence:
  4. For scheduling connection requests, pick “Connect” as your first step.
  5. You can add automatic follow-up messages (optional).
  6. Write Your Connection Request Message:
  7. Keep it short (under 300 characters).
  8. Personalize it if you can. Dripify supports variables like {FirstName}.
  9. Example:
    Hi {FirstName}, I’m expanding my network with others in {Industry}. Would love to connect!

What works: Simple, direct messages get higher accept rates.
What doesn’t: Long, salesy pitches in your connection note. You’ll get ignored (or worse, reported).

Step 4: Schedule and Throttle Your Requests

This is the key step—don’t just hit “send” on 500 requests at once. LinkedIn will notice.

  1. Set Daily Limits:
  2. Dripify lets you set how many requests go out per day.
  3. Stick to 20–40 per day, especially if your account is new or you’ve never used automation before.
  4. Adjust Timing:
  5. Stagger requests throughout the day (Dripify does this automatically, but you can tweak it).
  6. Avoid spikes—LinkedIn likes to see “human” patterns.
  7. Skip Weekends:
  8. You can pause campaigns on weekends to look more natural, unless your industry is super active then.

Pro tip: Less is more. A steady trickle is safer (and honestly, easier to manage) than big blasts.

Step 5: Launch and Monitor

  1. Start the Campaign: Hit “Launch.” Requests will start going out on the schedule you set.
  2. Check the Dashboard: Dripify shows who’s accepted, ignored, or replied.
  3. Respond to New Connections:
  4. When someone connects, follow up with a quick thank-you or whatever message makes sense for your goal.
  5. Don’t immediately pitch—build a little rapport first.

What works: Being responsive. Automation gets you in the door, but real relationships happen in the inbox.
What to ignore: Obsessing over every single metric. Focus on meaningful replies, not just connection rates.

Step 6: Avoid Getting Banned (Seriously)

Automation is a gray area for LinkedIn. Here’s how to stay out of trouble:

  • Don’t go crazy with volume: Even if Dripify says you can send more, don’t. Stay under 50 requests a day unless you have a super-well-established account.
  • Rotate your copy: If you’re sending the same message to hundreds of people, LinkedIn’s filters will eventually catch on. Mix it up.
  • Warm up your account: If you haven’t sent many connections before, start with just 10–15 a day and ramp up slowly over a couple weeks.
  • Watch your LinkedIn inbox: If you see any warnings or get “restricted,” stop all automation immediately.

Pro tip: If you get restricted, don’t try to “fight” LinkedIn. Take a break, clean up your pending requests, and cool off for a week.

Step 7: Review, Refine, and Repeat

  1. Look at Results Weekly:
  2. How many accepted?
  3. Who replied?
  4. Did you get any warnings?
  5. Tweak Your Campaign:
  6. Adjust your message, target list, or daily volume based on what’s working.
  7. Expand Slowly:
  8. Once you’re seeing good results with a small batch, add more leads or try new audiences.

What works: Iterating in small steps.
What doesn’t: Scaling up too fast or ignoring warning signs.

Real Talk: What Dripify Gets Right (and Where It Falls Short)

  • It’s easy to use. The interface is decent, and you don’t need to be a tech whiz.
  • It saves time. If you’re manually sending connections, this is a no-brainer.
  • It’s not magic. Bad targeting or bad messaging = bad results, no matter how slick the tool is.
  • It can get you in trouble. No tool can guarantee LinkedIn won’t crack down on automation. Use with caution.

Keep It Simple

It’s tempting to overcomplicate things with fancy automations and endless split tests. But the basics—good targeting, simple messages, and sane schedules—win every time. Start small, see what works, and only scale up when you’re sure you’re not annoying people (or LinkedIn).

Remember: automation should make your life easier, not just busier. Good luck, and don’t be afraid to adjust as you go.