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Your subject line is the first thing your recipient sees—and when it comes to introduction emails, it can make or break your chance of getting a response. A great subject line doesn’t just get your email opened, it sets the tone for meaningful connections and leaves a lasting impression.
Crafting a clear and compelling subject line ensures your email doesn’t get lost in the shuffle. In this post, we’ll break down best practices for writing subject lines that work and share 100 ready-to-use templates to make your life easier.
Ready to get more opens, clicks, and replies? Let’s dive into the art of subject lines for introduction emails.
What is an introduction email?
An introduction email is a bridge between two people or parties who stand to benefit from knowing each other. Whether it’s a referral to a prospect, a partnership opportunity, or a mentorship match, these emails create trust and spark collaboration.
Crafting a strong introduction email is about being clear, concise, and considerate. It should explain why the connection matters and ensure mutual benefit while respecting the time and relationships of everyone involved.
When you write the intro email for your connector, you take the burden off of them while providing more context and value. For help writing the email body, check out our guide and templates for warm intro emails.
Or, keep scrolling for guidance on subject lines!
Best practices for the subject lines of introduction emails
Your subject line is the hook that gets your email opened. Make it clear, concise, and compelling—your introduction email is only as effective as its ability to get noticed.
- Be specific and personal: Use the names of the people involved (e.g., “Introduction: Alex <> Taylor”) to grab attention and establish relevance.
- Keep it short: Aim for 50 characters or less. Long subject lines can get cut off, especially on mobile.
- Highlight the purpose: State why you’re reaching out (e.g., “Connecting for a collaboration opportunity”) to make the value immediately clear.
- Use a professional tone: Avoid vague or overly casual phrases like “Quick connect” that don’t convey professionalism or purpose.
- Test variations: Subject line effectiveness can vary by audience—test what works best for your network and adjust accordingly.
Nail your subject line, and you’re one step closer to a successful connection.
100 subject line templates for introduction emails
Your email subject line sets the stage for meaningful connections. From straightforward to creative, here are 100 subject line examples organized into five categories to help you stand out.
1. Straightforward professional introductions
Try one of these subject lines if you want something simple but professional.
- Introduction: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Connecting {Their Name} with {Your Name}
- {Their Name}, meet {Your Name}
- Intro request: {Your Name} for {Their Name}
- Making an introduction: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- {Your Name} thought you should meet {Their Name}
- Warm intro: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Pleased to introduce: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Connecting you with {Their Name}
- Facilitating a connection: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Referral intro: {Their Name} and {Your Name}
- A quick intro for {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Intro opportunity: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Helping {Your Name} and {Their Name} connect
- Introducing a trusted contact: {Their Name}
- Suggested connection: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Intro requested: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Meet {Their Name}, a great contact
- Facilitating a warm introduction: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Introducing a potential partner: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
2. Casual and friendly introductions
These subject line templates are similar to those above, but with a more informal flair.
- {Their Name}, you’ll love meeting {Your Name}
- Quick intro: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- You two should definitely connect: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- A warm intro for two great people
- Thought you’d want to meet {Their Name}
- Let me introduce you to {Their Name}
- A connection worth making: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Hey {Their Name}, meet {Your Name}
- Just introducing {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Making the connection: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- You have to meet {Their Name}, {Your Name}
- Connection time: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Warmest intro: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Introducing two sharp minds: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Excited to connect {Your Name} with {Their Name}
- Let’s make this connection happen: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Great people meeting: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- A friendly intro for {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Hope you’ll connect: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Connecting you with someone awesome: {Their Name}
3. Opportunity-focused introductions
Try one of these subject lines if you want to focus on the value or opportunity of the connection.
- Partner opportunity: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Collaboration intro: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Strategic intro: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Business opportunity for {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Connecting over a shared goal: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Joint project potential: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Opening doors: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Referral to {Their Name}: {Your Name}
- Let’s explore opportunities: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Potential partnership: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Intro for potential collaboration: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Excited to connect for mutual growth: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Exploring synergies: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Your next great opportunity: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Making magic happen: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- A door opener: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Let’s start something great: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Connecting for an exciting venture: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- A valuable partnership intro: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Let’s discuss possibilities: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
4. Referral and recommendation-based introductions
Use one of these templates to put the focus on the mutual contact.
- Referred by {Mutual Contact}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- {Mutual Contact} suggested I connect you with {Their Name}
- A recommendation from {Mutual Contact}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Connecting you as suggested by {Mutual Contact}
- Per {Mutual Contact}, introducing {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Based on {Mutual Contact}’s advice: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- {Mutual Contact} thought this intro would be valuable: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Trusted recommendation: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- By way of {Mutual Contact}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Referral connection: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Recommended intro: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Following up on {Mutual Contact}’s suggestion: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- {Mutual Contact} says you should meet {Your Name}
- Acting on {Mutual Contact}’s referral: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Passing along {Mutual Contact}’s recommendation: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Per our shared contact: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Endorsed by {Mutual Contact}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Following a trusted recommendation: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Introducing a referral from {Mutual Contact}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- A suggested intro worth considering: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
5. Event or context-based introductions
These options are great for when you get home from a conference or other industry event.
- Following up from {Event Name}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Met at {Event Name}, introducing {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- {Event Name} connection: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Continuing the conversation from {Event Name}
- As discussed at {Event Name}: {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- Building on our chat at {Event Name}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Inspired by {Event Name}, connecting {Your Name} and {Their Name}
- From {Event Name} to collaboration: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Bridging connections after {Event Name}
- Connection sparked at {Event Name}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Follow-up intro from {Event Name}
- {Event Name} brought this to mind: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Continuing the dialogue from {Event Name}
- Inspired by our chat at {Event Name}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Carrying forward connections from {Event Name}
- Following up with a new contact from {Event Name}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Extending the conversation beyond {Event Name}
- Building on a shared experience at {Event Name}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- Rekindling the spark from {Event Name}: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
- An {Event Name} connection you’ll appreciate: {Your Name} <> {Their Name}
Crafting the perfect subject line for your introduction email isn’t just a best practice—it’s the key to building meaningful connections and unlocking new opportunities. Start with these templates, customize them to your needs, and watch your emails turn into doors opening to success.
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