When using LinkedIn automation tools like lemlist, it's important to understand LinkedIn's platform policies and restrictions. This article explains common LinkedIn account situations, how to troubleshoot them, and best practices for staying within LinkedIn's guidelines while using third-party integration tools.
Common LinkedIn Platform Restrictions and Policies
1. Account Disconnections
LinkedIn sessions may expire or disconnect from third-party tools due to:
Manual logout from LinkedIn or your automation platform
Browser cookie clearing, which removes authentication sessions
LinkedIn's security protocols require periodic re-authentication
Browser updates or cookie expiration
2. LinkedIn's Invitation Policies
LinkedIn maintains strict invitation limits as part of its platform policies:
LinkedIn restricts the number of invitations users can send to prevent spam
The platform monitors invitation acceptance rates and may limit accounts with many pending or ignored invitations
These limits apply to all LinkedIn activity, whether manual or through any third-party tool
3. LinkedIn Account Restrictions
LinkedIn may restrict accounts based on its platform policies when detecting:
Unusual activity patterns that violate their user agreement
Multiple authentication attempts from different sources
Activity that LinkedIn's algorithms flag as potentially fraudulent
Troubleshooting LinkedIn Connection Issues
1. Re-establishing Connections
When LinkedIn requires re-authentication:
Log into LinkedIn directly through your browser
Re-authenticate your connection through the Chrome extension
Refresh your LinkedIn session if needed
Clear and reset browser cookies if connection issues persist
2. Working Within LinkedIn's Invitation Limits
To stay compliant with LinkedIn's policies:
LinkedIn typically lifts temporary restrictions automatically after one week
Withdraw pending invitations to improve your acceptance rate
Follow LinkedIn's recommended outreach practices
3. Addressing Platform Restrictions
For LinkedIn-imposed restrictions:
Temporary Limits: LinkedIn usually lifts these after a cooling-off period (typically one week to one month)
Platform Bans: Contact LinkedIn support directly, as third-party tools cannot influence LinkedIn's restriction decisions
Best Practices for LinkedIn Compliance
Respect LinkedIn's Daily Limits: Stay within conservative activity levels (e.g., 10 actions per day total)
Maintain Account Integrity: Use one LinkedIn profile per automation account
Keep Sessions Active: Maintain consistent login sessions to avoid re-authentication issues
Follow LinkedIn's Terms: Review and comply with LinkedIn's User Agreement
FAQs
Can third-party tools remove LinkedIn restrictions? No, only LinkedIn controls their platform restrictions. Contact LinkedIn support for restriction-related issues.
How long do LinkedIn restrictions typically last? LinkedIn's temporary restrictions usually resolve within a week, though some may extend up to a month depending on the violation type.