LinkedIn warm-up schedule generator
Input your account state and target daily volumes. We generate a 14- or 21-day ramp schedule that scales each action type safely. Runs in your browser - no signup, no data leaves your device.
Your account
Target daily volumes (week 3+)
How the schedule is calculated
Each action type ramps independently. The general curve:
- Week 1 (days 1-7): 30% of target volume. Working days only (Mon-Fri), no weekend activity.
- Week 2 (days 8-14): 60% of target volume. Working days only.
- Week 3+ (days 15+): 100% of target volume. Working days; light weekend activity (10-20%) is fine but not required.
21-day ramps stretch this to 25% / 50% / 75% / 100% across four weeks. 7-day ramps compress to 50% / 100% across two weeks.
What the algorithm doesn't show: randomised within-day pacing, working-hour windows, and natural-looking session lengths. SocialScalr handles those automatically when you set the daily caps; manual operators should keep sessions to 30-60 minutes with breaks.
FAQ
Can I ignore weekends? Skip them entirely during weeks 1-2. By week 3+, light Saturday activity (20-30% of weekday) is fine; Friday afternoons and Sundays still better to skip.
What if I get a soft restriction during warm-up? Stop all outbound for 7 days. Then restart from week 1 of this schedule (yes, from the beginning). Going slow now beats permanent restriction later.
What if my account is over 5 years old with thousands of connections? Use the "Active account" option - your 7-day ramp is mostly a safety check, not a real ramp. You can typically start at 60-70% of target.
Want SocialScalr to enforce this schedule for you? Toggle warm-up mode in Settings and we'll apply the daily caps automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What is LinkedIn account warm-up?
Warm-up is the practice of gradually increasing your LinkedIn outbound activity over 14-21 days to avoid triggering anti-abuse restrictions. Starting at full target volume on day 1 - especially on a new account or dormant account - is the most common cause of soft restrictions. A proper ramp starts at 30% of target volume in week 1, 60% in week 2, and 100% by week 3.
How long should I warm up a new LinkedIn account?
Brand-new accounts under 30 days old: 21 days of warm-up. Existing accounts being used for outbound for the first time: 14 days. Existing active accounts adding outbound on top: 7 days. The newer the account, the slower the ramp - LinkedIn's anti-abuse weights account age heavily.
Can I skip warm-up?
Technically yes; the risk is statistically about 3-5x higher than warming. Most accounts that skip warm-up and start at full target volume see a soft restriction (no new invites for 7 days) within the first 2-3 weeks. The ROI math is clear: 14 days of slower ramp avoids ~20% of accounts hitting a restriction that delays you 7+ days each. Just warm up.