Do you get an email when someone messages you on LinkedIn?

The short answer is – it depends. On LinkedIn, you may or may not get an email notification when someone sends you a direct message, depending on your notification settings.

By default, LinkedIn will send you an email alert whenever you receive a new message on the platform. So if another user messages you directly via the LinkedIn messaging feature, you’ll get an email telling you that you have a new message waiting for you on LinkedIn.

However, it’s possible to override the default settings and turn off email notifications for LinkedIn messages. Many users choose to disable message notifications in order to cut down on email clutter.

Turning LinkedIn Message Notifications On or Off

You can easily adjust your LinkedIn notification settings to enable or disable email alerts for new messages:

1. On LinkedIn.com, click on the Me icon at the top of your homepage and select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.
2. Next, click on the Communications tab.
3. Under the Messages section, toggle the slider on or off for “Email me whenever I get a new message.”

With this slider enabled, you’ll get an email each time someone sends you a direct message on LinkedIn. Disable it, and you won’t get any email notifications for new messages (but you can still view them by logging into your LinkedIn account).

You can also configure notifications for when someone replies to a thread you’re already participating in. There’s a separate slider under Settings & Privacy to toggle email alerts for message replies on or off.

Message Notifications on Mobile

The LinkedIn app for iOS and Android devices has its own set of notification settings separate from the website. To modify notifications in the mobile app:

1. Open the LinkedIn app and tap on your profile picture.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Tap Notifications.
4. Under Messages, toggle email and push notifications on or off as desired.

Enabling push notifications will send an alert directly to your phone whenever you get a new LinkedIn message. This allows you to see new messages instantly without having to wait for an email.

Who Can Message You on LinkedIn?

In order to receive messages on LinkedIn that trigger notifications, you first have to adjust your contact preferences:

• Your Connections: You can receive messages from anyone in your 1st-degree network of connections.
• 2nd-degree Connections: You can opt to receive messages from 2nd-degree connections (people connected to your connections).
• All LinkedIn Members: Or you can open messaging up to anyone on LinkedIn with this setting.

Go to your Settings & Privacy page and adjust the Contact Preferences section as desired. The more open your preferences, the more messages you’ll potentially get.

Replying to LinkedIn Messages

When you receive a LinkedIn message and want to respond:

1. If you got an email notification, click the link in the email to go directly to that message thread on LinkedIn.com.
2. Alternatively, log into your LinkedIn account and look for the Message icon at the top with a red bubble indicating unread messages.
3. In your LinkedIn Messages page, find the conversation thread and type your reply in the text box at the bottom.
4. Hit enter or click the paper airplane icon to send.

Replying directly from the email notification will keep the conversation tread neatly organized within LinkedIn, rather than scattered across multiple inboxes.

Important Things to Know About LinkedIn Messaging

• Free users can only send up to 30 messages per month on LinkedIn.
• With a premium Business Plus account, you get unlimited messaging capabilities.
• Each message thread can have up to 100 messages total.
• Group conversations are not possible on LinkedIn – each message thread is strictly 1:1.
• To message someone new, use the search bar at the top of the Messaging page.
• You can report or block other members if you receive inappropriate messages.

Messaging Etiquette on LinkedIn

When messaging other members on LinkedIn, keep these etiquette tips in mind:

• Personalize messages based on the recipient’s profile and interests.
• Keep initial outreach professional – no overt sales pitches.
• Refer to how you may be connected, such as an organization or group.
• Reply in a timely manner when receiving messages.
• Avoid spamming or mass messages – quality over quantity.
• Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Be clear on your purpose for connecting.

Following basic etiquette helps ensure your messages are well-received and lead to productive conversations and relationships.

Is LinkedIn Messaging Useful?

Messaging on LinkedIn can be very useful in a business context when used properly. Some examples include:

• Following up after connecting with someone new.
• Reaching out to set up an informational interview.
• Thanking someone for helpful advice or career assistance.
• Asking targeted networking questions of connections.
• Coordinating with coworkers on shared projects.
• Connecting with prospective clients or business partners.

In general, focus messaging on relationship-building and avoid aggressive sales tactics. With the proper approach, LinkedIn messaging can enhance your professional network and opportunities.