Connecting with others
Build your network by sending connection requests, accepting incoming ones, and organizing your contacts.Find someone to connect with
Use the Discovery tab or Search bar to find people by name, username, or shared interests. You can also browse suggested connections on your home feed.
Send a connection request
On the person’s profile, click Connect. Optionally add a short message to introduce yourself — [CONNECTION_REQUEST_BEST_PRACTICES] encourages personal introductions to improve acceptance rates.
Accept or decline incoming requests
Navigate to Notifications → Connection requests to review pending invitations. Select Accept or Decline for each request.
Creating and sharing content
Share updates, media, and links with your network or within specific groups.Start a new post
Click the Create button (or tap + on mobile) from anywhere in the app. Choose the content type you want to share — [CONTENT_TYPES_SUPPORTED].
Add media or attachments
Use the media toolbar to attach images, videos, files, or links. [MEDIA_UPLOAD_LIMITS] apply depending on your plan.
Choose your audience
Select who can see your post: Public, Connections only, or a specific Group. You can also tag individual connections for direct visibility.
Posts shared to groups are subject to that group’s moderation rules. Review the group guidelines before posting to avoid content being removed.
Managing groups or communities
Create and grow communities around shared interests, and keep discussions productive with moderation tools.Create a new group
Go to Groups → Create group. Provide a name, description, and category. Choose a privacy setting: Public (anyone can join), Private (approval required), or Hidden (invite only).
Invite members
From the group page, click Invite members and search for connections to add. You can also share an invite link — [GROUP_INVITE_LINK_OPTIONS] control how the link behaves.
Set group rules and roles
Navigate to Group settings → Rules to define community guidelines. Assign roles such as Admin, Moderator, or Member under the Roles tab to distribute moderation responsibilities.
Using messaging
Start conversations, send messages, and keep your threads organized.Start a new conversation
Click the Messages icon and select New message. Search for one or more connections to start a direct or group conversation.
Send messages
Type your message and press Send. You can also share [MESSAGING_FORMATS] such as images, voice notes, or links directly in the chat.
Group conversations support up to [MAX_GROUP_CHAT_PARTICIPANTS] participants. For larger discussions, consider creating a dedicated group instead.