How do I access my LinkedIn InMail?

To view your available InMail message credits:

  1. Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.
  2. Select Access My Premium from the dropdown. You’ll be redirected to your My Premium page.
  3. Under InMail section, you’ll see InMail credits available: [number].

What is the difference between InMail and message on LinkedIn?

InMail messages is a premium feature, and it allows you to directly message another LinkedIn member that you’re not connected to. If you have a Basic (free) account, then you can only directly message LinkedIn members that you’re connected to. You must upgrade to a Premium account to use InMail messages.

How do you unlock messages on LinkedIn?

Tap the Settings icon in the top right corner. Tap the Communications tab. Tap Messages. Below Allow Open Profile Messages?, switch the toggle to the right to allow anyone on LinkedIn to contact you directly, even if they aren’t connected with you.

What does the envelope mean on LinkedIn?

To mark a conversation as unread or read: Click the Messaging icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Move your cursor over a conversation in the message list on the left and click the Closed Envelope or the Open Envelope icon to mark the conversation as Unread or Read.

Does LinkedIn InMail go to email?

They send your InMail message to your desired LinkedIn profile and it nestles in their inbox until they revisit their account. LinkedIn will send them a notification to their email account, and from there your potential candidate will see your message. So it’s a roundabout way for you to send them an email.

How do I know if my InMail was read?

Below is a list of sent InMail message statuses that you may see on the Sent InMail page:

  1. Accepted – The message has been read and accepted. You should’ve received a response from the recipient.
  2. Declined – The recipient has declined your opportunity.
  3. Pending – The recipient hasn’t replied to the message.

Do people read LinkedIn InMail?

LinkedIn InMail is a great way to reach LinkedIn connections, but LinkedIn messages are not as effective for reaching people because they’re buried in their inboxes and many will never see it.

Why are LinkedIn messages locked?

If you have a Basic account, it will display a padlock icon next to it, signifying that the InMail feature is locked. But if you have a premium account, you’ll be able to select Message to open the message composer and begin typing.

Is InMail private on LinkedIn?

InMail messages are private messages that allow you to contact anyone on LinkedIn without an introduction or contact information. An InMail can be sent directly from a member’s profile page or from search results in LinkedIn Recruiter.

How do I know if someone read my InMail?

Do people see LinkedIn InMail?

The results were startling – 62% of the LinkedIn members surveyed (2976) had their work email address connected to their account, and 38% (1830) had their personal email (like their hotmail, gmail, yahoo etc).