How to Send a Voice Message on LinkedIn (2026)
By Wingflow team · Updated · 1 min read
How to send a voice message
In the LinkedIn mobile app (LinkedIn Help):
- Tap Messaging and open the conversation.
- Tap the microphone icon.
- Tap and hold the large microphone to record.
- Release to send. To cancel, swipe away from the microphone before you let go.
The rules
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum length | 1 minute |
| Who you can send to | 1st-degree connections and group chats |
| Record on | Mobile app only |
| Listen on | Mobile and desktop |
There's no official way to record on desktop; anything that claims to is a third-party workaround.
When voice notes work for outreach
LinkedIn launched voice messages because "people speak about four times faster than they type" (LinkedIn). For outreach, a voice note stands out because almost nobody sends one.
Use them:
- As a thank-you after someone accepts, instead of a text message
- To follow up on a thread that's gone quiet
- Before a call, to put a voice to the name
Avoid them:
- As a first contact. You can only send them to 1st-degree connections anyway.
- For long pitches. Keep it under 30 seconds: who you are, why them, one question.
A 20-second script
"Hi [Name], it's [you] from [company]. Thanks for connecting. I saw [specific detail about them] and wanted to ask: how are you handling [problem] right now? No pressure, just curious. Talk soon."
Tools like Prosp generate AI voice notes in your own voice at scale (Prosp pricing). Wingflow doesn't send voice notes; it handles the invitations and text follow-ups so you have time to record the personal ones yourself.
Questions
Can I send a LinkedIn voice message from my computer?
Not officially. LinkedIn says recording is only available in the mobile app. You can play voice messages on desktop.
How long can a LinkedIn voice message be?
Up to one minute.
Who can I send a LinkedIn voice message to?
Your 1st-degree connections and group chats you're part of.
Can I send a voice message in InMail?
LinkedIn doesn't document voice in InMail or message requests, so plan on connecting first.