The Connect Profile action by Captain Data makes expanding your network and connecting with qualified leads quick and effective.
Whether you’re looking to grow your professional circle, connect with high-value prospects, or nurture leads with follow-up messaging, this tool streamlines networking at scale.
With this action, you can easily initiate connection requests and add a personal touch through customizable messages.
Simply paste a profile URL, customize the message with placeholders like {{first_name}}, {{last_name}}, and {{company_name}}, and Captain Data handles the rest.
The option to include a tailored message or leave it blank gives you flexibility for any networking scenario.
This action will help you:
- Efficiently expand your network with targeted connection requests.
- Engage potential leads by combining connection requests with Message Profile for nurturing.
- Customize outreach by injecting relevant details about each contact for a personalized experience.
How does this action work?
The Connect Profile action simplifies sending connection requests with customized messaging.
Here’s how to get started:
- Create a Free Captain Data Account – Sign up here.
- Access the Profile – Navigate to the profile you want to connect with and copy the URL.
- Paste the Profile URL – Insert the copied URL into Captain Data.
- Customize Your Message (optional) – Add placeholders like {{first_name}}, {{last_name}}, or {{company_name}}. You can also upload custom fields like intro_line for more control.
- Configure Character Limit – LinkedIn allows 200 characters (standard) or 300 (Premium/Sales Navigator). Adjust accordingly.
- Launch the Action – Schedule it for later or launch it immediately.
And that’s it — building your network is now easy and scalable.
How to leverage this action’s output?
Using the Connect Profile action, you open the door to direct communication and stronger relationships.
Once a connection request is accepted, you can interact with them via LinkedIn messaging and post engagement.
Follow up strategically with relevant information, tailored to their role or industry.
Customize requests with placeholders to make them authentic and improve acceptance rates.
Track acceptance rates and responses to refine your strategy and focus on what works.
Use the output to build a repeatable process for lead nurturing, sales outreach, or recruitment.
Engage consistently with new connections by commenting on their posts or following up with tailored messages.
This transforms your professional network into a structured, scalable lead generation channel.
Go further
Combine Connect Profile with these Captain Data actions for a complete workflow:
- Message Profile – Send personalized follow-ups after connecting.
- Accept Received Invitations – Automatically accept incoming requests to grow faster.
- Extract Post Commenters – Find and connect with people already engaging with relevant content.
- Extract Post Likers – Expand your reach to users showing interest in related topics.
By combining these, you create an end-to-end lead generation engine that connects, engages, and nurtures leads seamlessly.
Ready to optimize your networking? 🚀
