How do I connect with a third degree connection on LinkedIn if we already messaged by InMail? Abound March 5, 2018 Follow these steps: Click their name at the top of the InMail message to view their profile Click “connect” on their profile page Type a customized message like “hey we’ve been messaging from InMail but I just realized we’re still not connected” Send the connection request They still have the option to accept – Zeeko