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Connection Requests

Connection requests let you proactively seek specific types of connections. You describe what you're looking for, and ELITORO finds up to 3 matching profiles.

Sending a Connection Request​

Step 1: Check Your Credits​

Before sending a request, verify you have available credits:

  • You get 5 requests per month
  • Credits reset monthly
  • Check your remaining credits on the New Request tab

Step 2: Fill Out the Request Form​

Click New Request and complete the form:

Area (Required)

  • The specific field or topic you need help with
  • Be specific for better matches

Motivation (Required)

  • Why you're seeking this connection
  • What drives your interest

Context (Required)

  • Background information
  • Current situation or challenge

Goals (Required)

  • What you hope to achieve
  • Expected outcomes

Maximum Price (Required)

  • The most you're willing to pay
  • Some members charge for their time

Step 3: Submit​

Review your request and click Confirm. Your request is now submitted.

The Matching Process​

  1. Analysis: ELITORO reviews your request
  2. Search: Potential matches are identified
  3. Ranking: Profiles are ranked by relevance
  4. Outreach: Top profiles are contacted
  5. Responses: Profiles accept or decline

This process may take a few days.

Viewing Your Results​

Sent Tab​

Your submitted requests appear here. You'll see:

  • Target area
  • Status
  • Number of profiles found (x/3)
  • Action button based on status

Status Messages​

  • "In Progress" - ELITORO is finding matches
  • "Pending Selection" - Profiles found, choose one
  • "Accepted" - You've selected a profile, meeting scheduled
  • "Canceled" - Request was canceled

Profile Results​

When profiles are found, click View Profiles to see:

  • Up to 3 profile cards
  • Each card shows: photo, partial name, headline, price, and details button
  • Gray cards for slots still being filled

Selecting a Profile​

Reviewing Options​

For each found profile, you can:

  • View their details (headline, bio, expertise, etc.)
  • See their contact price
  • Compare with other options

Making Your Selection​

  1. Click Schedule Meeting on your chosen profile
  2. View their available time slots
  3. Select a slot that works for you
  4. Confirm the meeting

Important: Once you select a profile, you cannot change to the other options.

Payment (If Required)​

If the profile has a contact price:

  1. You'll be prompted to pay after selecting the time slot
  2. Complete payment to confirm the meeting
  3. Meeting is scheduled only after successful payment

Receiving Requests​

Other members can send you connection requests too.

Received Tab​

Incoming requests appear as cards showing:

  • Requester's photo and partial name
  • Their headline
  • Motivation for the request
  • Your price (or free)
  • Time remaining to respond
  • Accept/Decline buttons

Response Window​

You have 48 hours to respond to each request. If you don't respond:

  • The request moves to the next matching profile
  • You won't see that specific request again

Accepting a Request​

When you accept:

  1. Your profile becomes visible to the requester
  2. They can select you for a meeting
  3. You'll be notified if selected

Declining a Request​

When you decline:

  • The request moves to the next person
  • The requester doesn't know you specifically declined

Canceling Requests​

You can cancel your own requests:

  1. Go to the Sent tab
  2. Click the delete (bin) icon
  3. Confirm cancellation

Note: You won't be refunded the credit used.

Tips for Better Requests​

  • Be specific - Vague requests get vague results
  • Explain your "why" - Motivation matters
  • Set realistic prices - Higher limits get better matches
  • Complete your profile - Better profiles attract better responses