LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with over 690 million users worldwide. It allows professionals to connect with each other, share information, find jobs and business opportunities. One of LinkedIn’s key features is messaging, which enables users to communicate directly with their connections. A common question that many LinkedIn users have is whether LinkedIn will send you an email notification when someone sends you a message.
The short answer is: Yes, LinkedIn does email you when someone messages you on their platform. However, there are some caveats to this which depend on your notification settings. In this article, we’ll provide an in-depth look at LinkedIn messaging and email notifications to help you understand exactly when you can expect to receive alerts about new messages.
How Messaging Works on LinkedIn
LinkedIn has a messaging system that allows you to communicate one-on-one with your connections. It works similarly to email, with an inbox for receiving messages and the ability to reply directly to conversations.
Some key things to know about LinkedIn messaging:
– You can only message people who are connections in your network. Messaging someone who isn’t a 1st-degree connection will result in a connection request being sent.
– Messages are private and not visible to others on LinkedIn.
– You have the option to message connections directly from their profile.
– There is no character limit on messages.
– You can attach files and add emoji/GIFs to messages.
– LinkedIn displays when a connection has read your message.
– You can start group conversations by messaging multiple connections at once.
LinkedIn Inbox
Your LinkedIn inbox works similarly to an email inbox. All messages you receive from your connections will show up here. You can view conversations threads and also send new messages.
Your inbox displays the name and profile photo of the person who sent the message, the subject line, and a preview of the message content. You can click into any message to read and respond.
The LinkedIn inbox is accessible on the desktop site under the “My Network” tab and on the mobile apps in the messaging section.
Does LinkedIn Email You When You Get a New Message?
Now that we’ve covered the basics of how messaging works, let’s get to the key question: will LinkedIn send an email alert when someone sends you a message?
The answer is yes, LinkedIn can email you when you receive a new message, but it depends on your notification settings.
By default, LinkedIn will send email alerts when you get a new message from a connection. This option is enabled automatically.
However, you can customize your notifications in your account settings to change how and when LinkedIn contacts you. There are a few options:
Email Notifications
Under “Email notifications” in the settings, you can toggle email alerts on or off for:
– Messages: Get emailed when you receive a new message. On by default.
– Mentions: Get emailed when someone mentions you in a post/comment. On by default.
– Comments: Get emailed when someone comments on your post. On by default.
– Likes: Get emailed when someone likes your post, comment, etc. Off by default.
– Group updates: Get summary emails of LinkedIn group activity. On by default.
So if you want to stop receiving email alerts for new messages, you can simply uncheck “Messages” in this section. But keep in mind this will stop ALL email notifications about messages.
Push Notifications
In addition to email, LinkedIn can send push notifications to your phone when you get a new message through the mobile app.
To manage these alerts, go to your profile on the mobile app > Settings > Notifications. From here you can toggle off notifications for Messages, Mentions, Reactions, Comments, and more.
We recommend keeping push notifications enabled even if you disable email notifications. That way you’ll still get alerts on your phone about messages.
Ignoring Conversations
You also have the option to ignore a conversation from your inbox. Hover over the message and click the … icon to access the “Ignore conversation” option.
This will remove the message thread from your inbox. However, you can still find it under the “Hidden” tab if you change your mind later. Ignoring a conversation will stop future email and push notifications from that thread.
So in summary, the options to stop LinkedIn message notifications include:
– Turn off “Messages” email notifications in settings
– Disable push notifications for “Messages” in the app
– Ignore specific conversation threads
But we generally recommend keeping default settings enabled so you never miss an important message!
Customizing Your LinkedIn Notification Settings
While the default LinkedIn notification settings will email you for most major activities including messages, you may want to customize your preferences. Here are some things to consider:
Notification Frequency
If you find LinkedIn email notifications overwhelming, you can change the frequency to:
– Real-time: Get notifications immediately as they occur. Default setting.
– Daily digest: Get one summary email per day.
– Weekly digest: Get one summary email per week.
– Turn off completely: Disable notifications as covered above.
The daily or weekly digest will contain a summary of your notifications. This bundles messages with other alerts like mentions, comments, profile views, etc.
Switch to Push Notifications
For real-time alerts, you may prefer push notifications on your smartphone vs. individual emails. As mentioned, you can manage these in the LinkedIn mobile app settings.
Push alerts create less clutter and make notifications less intrusive. Just keep in mind that you won’t get them if you aren’t accessing LinkedIn on your phone regularly.
Adjust Individual Settings
Beyond overall frequency, you can fine-tune notifications by toggling individual settings on or off. For example, you may want emails for messages and mentions but not likes and comments.
Start by keeping all notifications enabled and then remove ones that aren’t important. Essential alerts include messages, mentions, and group updates.
Check LinkedIn Regularly
If you completely disable LinkedIn email and push notifications, be sure to check your LinkedIn inbox regularly so you don’t miss messages.
Set a reminder to login to LinkedIn and scan your inbox for new conversations a few times per week. It’s easy to forget when you aren’t getting alerts.
Other FAQs About LinkedIn Messages
Here are some additional frequently asked questions about messaging on LinkedIn and related email notifications:
What happens if someone messages you and you aren’t connected?
If a LinkedIn member outside your network tries to message you, it will send them a connection request. They will see a prompt saying they need to connect with you before messaging.
Do deleted LinkedIn messages stay in your email inbox?
When you delete a LinkedIn message thread, it does not delete the emails LinkedIn sent related to that conversation. Those remain in your email inbox until you delete them.
Can you message someone’s company page on LinkedIn?
No, you cannot directly message a LinkedIn company page. You can only message individuals in your 1st-degree network. To message a company, you will need to find an employee at that company to connect with.
Is there a way to auto-reply to LinkedIn messages when on vacation?
Unfortunately, LinkedIn does not have an auto-reply or out-of-office option for messages. Your connections will not be notified if you are unable to respond. The best approach is changing your LinkedIn banner image to say you are away and will reply to messages upon returning.
Why am I not getting notifications for LinkedIn messages on mobile?
If you stopped getting mobile alerts for new LinkedIn messages, check that push notifications are enabled for your LinkedIn app in your phone settings. You may have accidentally disabled them, which would prevent message alerts.
Conclusion
LinkedIn does automatically email you anytime someone sends you a new message on their platform. This allows you to stay on top of your professional conversations and connections.
However, you can customize notification settings based on your preferences. Options include disabling message emails, switching to daily/weekly digests, using push notifications, and adjusting notifications on a granular level.
While you can turn off message alerts completely, we recommend keeping them enabled in some form so that you never miss an opportunity. Be sure to also check your LinkedIn inbox regularly as part of staying active on the platform.
Notification Type | Default Setting | How to Change |
---|---|---|
Email notifications for new messages | On | Toggle “Messages” off under email settings |
Push notifications for new messages | On | Toggle “Messages” off under push notification settings in app |
Frequency of email notifications | Real-time | Change to daily/weekly digest in settings |
Key Takeaways
- LinkedIn sends email alerts when you get a new message by default.
- You can customize notifications in your account settings.
- Options include disabling emails, switching to digests, using push notifications.
- Always check your LinkedIn inbox directly if you opt out of notifications.
We hope this guide clarifies how LinkedIn messaging and notifications work. The ability to control alerts allows you to stay informed without getting overwhelmed. With the right settings, LinkedIn can provide timely, relevant connection opportunities via direct messaging.