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FAQ: What happens if a prospect doesn't accept my connection request?

Written by Camila

If a prospect doesn't accept, follow-up messages won't be sent — this is a limitation of The Outreach Platform. The sequence can only continue once they're connected.


How Spear handles pending requests

  • Up to 500 connection requests can be pending at one time

  • The 32 oldest requests are automatically deleted daily to keep your account safe

  • Pending requests that are never accepted are cleared after approximately 3 months


What you can do

  • Wait — some prospects accept days or weeks later

  • Retarget — unaccepted prospects can be added to a new campaign later

  • Withdraw manually — go to the prospect's profile on The Outreach Platform and remove the pending request if needed

Note: The Outreach Platform shows the original send date on the request, so prospects can always see when it was sent.

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