A sequence is the ordered list of steps GetReplies takes when reaching out to a contact. Each step has a type, a delay before it fires, and a message or action attached to it.
Available step types
LinkedIn connection request. Sends a connection request with an optional note (up to 300 characters). The next step waits for acceptance before firing, unless overridden.
LinkedIn message. Sends a direct message to a 1st-degree connection. Requires a prior accepted connection request in the sequence.
LinkedIn profile visit. Visits the contact’s LinkedIn profile. Creates a notification before a connection request or message — improves acceptance rates when placed first.
LinkedIn InMail. Sends an InMail regardless of connection status. Requires LinkedIn Premium or Sales Navigator credits.
Email. Sends an email from one of your connected mailboxes. Can be configured as a new thread or a reply in an existing thread (RE: same subject line).
Calling task. Creates a manual task in your inbox for your team to complete. Provides a talk track. Not automated.
Configuring delays between steps
Fixed delay. Most steps fire X days after the previous step. You set the number.
After connection accepted. LinkedIn message steps can fire after a connection is accepted rather than on a fixed day. If not accepted within the window (typically 10 days), the step is skipped.
Zero-day delay. Set to 0 if you want the step to fire on the same day as the previous one — use for visit profile → connection request on the same day.
Stop conditions
GetReplies automatically stops the sequence for a contact when:
The contact replies on any channel
The contact unsubscribes
The contact’s email hard bounces
All steps complete without a reply
There is no manual step required to stop a sequence when someone replies. The system detects the reply and immediately cancels all pending steps for that contact across all channels.
Email threading — new thread vs. reply in thread
Same thread (RE: subject line). The follow-up appears as a reply to the original email. Looks like a natural follow-up from a real person. Recommended for steps 2 and beyond.
New thread. A completely separate email with a new subject line. Use when you want a different angle or hook in a later step.