Context

Some users notice that LinkedIn displays a warning or temporarily restricts their account, suspecting automated tool activity. This can be alarming, especially if you are using Topo to run outreach sequences. This article explains what may cause these alerts and how Topo interacts with your LinkedIn account.

Answer

LinkedIn flags accounts when it detects unusual or high-volume activity, such as a large number of connection requests, profile visits, or messages sent in a short period of time. There are several possible causes for this type of alert:

• Other automation tools: If you are using any other LinkedIn automation tools in addition to Topo, the combined activity may trigger LinkedIn's detection systems.

• High manual activity: Sending a large number of manual connection requests or messages on top of Topo's automated outreach can increase the risk of being flagged.

• Low account activity or connections: LinkedIn may be more likely to flag accounts that appear inactive or have very few connections, as these profiles can resemble bot accounts.

• Campaign volume: Topo's sending limits are designed to stay within safe thresholds, but in some cases in combination with any of the above, activity levels may still attract LinkedIn's attention.

It is important to note how Topo uses your LinkedIn account:

• Topo only uses your LinkedIn account to send invitations and messages. Search and prospecting actions are NOT performed using your personal LinkedIn profile.

• Simply connecting your LinkedIn account to Topo does not trigger LinkedIn warnings on its own.

If your account has been flagged or restricted, here are the recommended steps:

1. Check whether you are using any other LinkedIn automation tools and pause them if so.

2. Reduce the volume of manual LinkedIn activity (searches, connection requests, messages) while the issue is being investigated.

3. Lower the number of leads in your active Topo sequences to reduce overall activity on your profile.

4. Contact Topo support so the team can review your sequence logs and pause your sequences if necessary.

If you believe your account was restricted due to Topo activity, please reach out to our support team. We can review your activity logs and pause your sequences while we investigate.