# How do I message LinkedIn group members without connecting?
> Some groups still allow member-to-member messages. The rules change, and spam in groups gets people removed. Keep it as short as an invite note.
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LinkedIn groups have, at times, let members message each other without a first-degree connection. If the Message button appears on a member in a group you both belong to, that is the path. If it does not, the group is not a back door.

Join groups you would actually read. Lurking for a week and then blasting 40 members is obvious. Comment in the group, then message one person with a specific point.

Do not paste your email sequence into a group DM. Moderators and LinkedIn both see patterns. Getting kicked from the group is the light outcome. A restriction is the heavy one.

Group membership as a line in a connection note only works if you participate. "We're both in Marketing Leaders" from someone who never posted is empty.

Treat group messaging as a rare extra, not a parallel sequencer. Invites and InMail remain the main paths.

## Related

- [How do I message someone on LinkedIn without connecting first?](https://omentir.com/help/how-to-message-someone-on-linkedin-without-connecting.md)
- [What is LinkedIn Open Profile?](https://omentir.com/help/what-is-linkedin-open-profile.md)
- [Is LinkedIn automation allowed?](https://omentir.com/help/is-linkedin-automation-allowed.md)

## Frequently asked questions

**Are unlisted groups better for this?**

Smaller, real groups have conversations. They also notice spam faster. Behave like a member.

**Can I scrape the member list?**

No. Same scraping problem as search. Use the UI like a person.

**Does leaving the group after messaging look bad?**

Yes. Stay if the group is real. If you only joined to extract names, you already made the wrong call.

**Is this the same as an event attendee message?**

Events have had their own attendee messaging rules. They also change. If the button is there, keep it short and tied to the event.

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