# Warm introduction message template for networking

> A warm introduction message connects two people you know, says who each is, explains why they should talk and hands over the next step. Send it only after both have agreed to the introduction. You get a WhatsApp version, an email version, a short version and variations for clients, hires, suppliers and mentors, with the mistakes that make introductions go nowhere.

Source: https://milvao.com/templates/introduction-message-template · Updated 2026-11-05

## Key takeaways

- Ask each person first. The warm introduction message is the last step, not the first.
- One specific reason to talk beats a paragraph of praise.
- Say who should make the next move, then step back.
- Share a phone number or email only with the owner's permission.

## What a warm introduction message needs

- Both names, and one line on what each person does that matters to the other.
- The reason you thought of them together, in a single sentence.
- A next step and who takes it, usually the person who asked for help.
- Nothing private that either person hasn't agreed to share.

If you haven't checked with both people yet, start with the [double opt-in introduction email](https://milvao.com/templates/double-opt-in-introduction-email), then come back to these messages once both say yes.

## Warm introduction message for WhatsApp

Send this in a new chat with the two people, or as the same message to each of them separately if you'd rather not create a group.

WhatsApp introduction:

```text
Hi [Name A] and [Name B], connecting you two as promised.

[Name A], meet [Name B]. [Name B] runs [business] and [specific, relevant fact, e.g. handles GST registration for new partnership firms in Mohali].

[Name B], meet [Name A]. [Name A] is [role] at [company] and is looking for [specific need] by [timing].

Why I thought of you both: [one sentence].

I'll leave it with you. [Name A], over to you to suggest a time.
```

## Warm introduction by email

Email suits more formal introductions, or people who keep work out of WhatsApp. Put both names in the subject so it is easy to find later.

Email introduction:

```text
Subject: Introduction: [Name A] and [Name B] ([topic])

Hi [Name A] and [Name B],

As discussed with you both, I'm introducing you.

[Name A] is [role] at [company]. [He/She/They] [need, with timing].

[Name B] is [role] at [company] and [why they can help, one specific line].

I think a 20-minute call would be useful for both of you because [reason].

[Name A], I'll let you take it from here. I've moved myself to BCC.

Best,
[Your name]
```

## Variations for clients, hires, suppliers and mentors

- Client lead: "[Name A] is choosing a [service] partner this month, and [Name B]'s team does exactly that for [type of client]."
- Hiring: "[Name A] is hiring a [role] in [city]. [Name B] has hired for the same role recently and offered to share what worked."
- Supplier: "[Name A] needs [product] in [quantity] by [date]. [Name B] supplies [product] across [region]."
- Mentor: "[Name A] is starting [project]. [Name B] did the same at [company] and is happy to spend half an hour on it."
- Short version for busy people: "[Name A], meet [Name B], who [can help with X]. [Name B], [Name A] needs [X] by [date]. Over to you."

## Mistakes to avoid when introducing two people

- Introducing first and asking later. The other person may not want the conversation, and now has to say so in front of you.
- Vague reasons like "you two should meet". Neither person knows what to talk about.
- Posting the introduction in a busy group, where the other members see the request and the numbers.
- Staying in the thread to manage it. Step back once the next move is clear.
- Never asking how it went. A short follow-up a week later tells you whether to introduce them again.

## How Milvao sends the introduction

In a community that uses Milvao, nobody has to write the final message. A member asks privately, Milvao offers the request to a fitting member without the requester's name or number, and once that member accepts, Milvao sends each person the other's name and WhatsApp number in a private message. See [introductions and contact sharing](https://milvao.com/help/requests/introductions-and-contact-sharing), or write your own with the free [introduction message generator](https://milvao.com/tools/introduction-message-generator).

## Frequently asked questions

### What should a warm introduction message include?

Both names, one relevant line about each person, the reason they should talk and who takes the next step. Keep it short enough to read in one screen.

### Should I introduce people in a WhatsApp group?

Usually not. A group introduction shows the request and contact details to everyone. Introduce people in a new chat, by email, or separately to each person.

### What is the difference between a warm and a cold introduction?

In a warm introduction, someone both people know connects them and vouches for each. A cold introduction is a stranger reaching out with no shared contact.

## Related pages

- [Double opt-in introduction email](https://milvao.com/templates/double-opt-in-introduction-email)
- [Introduction message generator](https://milvao.com/tools/introduction-message-generator)
- [Warm introduction](https://milvao.com/glossary/warm-introduction)
- [How Milvao works](https://milvao.com/how-it-works)