Standard Outreach Sequence

Automate your LinkedIn outreach with this n8n workflow powered by Linked API. Sends connection requests, monitors acceptance, delivers personalized messages, and follows up automatically – all tracked in Google Sheets (you can adjust to something else).

What it does

  • Sends connection requests to new leads
  • Monitors when connections are accepted
  • Sends your message sequences from Google Sheet (up to 3 messages per lead)
  • Follows up automatically if no reply
  • Marks leads as declined/expired/no response when appropriate
  • Tracks all leads and statuses in Google Sheets

Setup

  • Use this template in n8n
  • Copy the Google Sheet template
  • Connect credentials in n8n:
  • Set DOCUMENT_LINK and SHEET_NAME in the Config node (your spreadsheet URL after copying the template)
  • Add leads with Status = NEW and fill in:
    • Connection note (optional)
    • Message 1, Message 2, Message 3 (required)
  • Activate the workflow

Configuration

SettingDefaultDescription
DOCUMENT_LINKURL to your Google Sheet
SHEET_NAMELeadsName of the sheet with leads
DAILY_CONNECTION_LIMIT25Max connection requests per day
HOURS_TO_CHECK_IF_CONNECTION_ACCEPTED24Check frequency for connection acceptance
HOURS_TO_CHECK_IF_REPLIED4Check frequency for message replies
HOURS_DELAY_AFTER_CONNECTION_ACCEPTED24Delay before first message
DAYS_DELAY_BETWEEN_MESSAGES2Delay between follow-ups
DAYS_WAIT_FOR_CONNECTION_ACCEPTANCE10Timeout for connection requests
DAYS_WAIT_AFTER_LAST_MESSAGE4Days to wait after last message before marking as no response