When your automation unexpectedly stops
You kick off a Dripify sequence, but some steps mysteriously fail. The dashboard shows "Duplicate message" or "Action not allowed" for InMail or skill endorsements. Confusingly, you’ve never sent to this lead before, or you thought all prerequisites were met. Sound familiar? These silent failures can derail your drip campaigns in seconds.
What’s causing these errors?
Dripify enforces built‑in safeguards to prevent spam and maintain LinkedIn compliance:
Duplicate message
Dripify detects when the message content is >90% identical to one you’ve already sent to the same lead. It blocks the step to avoid sending the same text twice, but the UI simply marks it “failed” without much detail.
Action not allowed
Certain LinkedIn actions require you to be first‑degree connections. For example, sending an InMail or endorsing skills on a 2nd/3rd‑degree contact triggers “Action not allowed.” Dripify fails the step silently if no prior invitation/connection exists.
In both cases, Dripify saves you from potential LinkedIn flags—but you need to adjust your sequence logic.
1) Quick-fix: unblock your sequence now
For Duplicate message
Edit the message: vary your copy by changing at least 2–3 words, or use Dripify’s dynamic variables (
{{FirstName}}).Target fresh leads: ensure no overlap with previous campaigns by importing a clean list.
For Action not allowed
Insert a Connection step before any protected action. E.g., add an Invitation block and wait for acceptance (or use a conditional branch “if connected”).
Use conditional filters: set a rule in your workflow to only send InMail to 1st‑degree connections or skip the step otherwise.
Once updated, re-run only the failed steps—your campaign will resume without duplications or disallowed actions.
2) Prevent future failures
Leverage dynamic templates: rotate between multiple message variants to stay under the duplicate threshold.
Branch your workflow: use conditions like “If connection accepted” or “If not 1st degree, send invitation” for seamless logic.
Audit your message history: before launching, verify no identical messages exist in past sequences for the same contacts.
Embedding these checks keeps your drip smooth and error‑free.
3) Why ReactIn never drops a step
Fed up with silent failures? ReactIn’s SmartSequences handle these scenarios automatically:
Automated variation – built‑in AI personalization ensures every message is unique, eliminating duplicate‑content blocks.
Pre‑connection triggers – SmartLists only include leads who’ve already expressed intent (form submission, booking), so every contact is pre‑qualified and first‑degree.
With ReactIn, your sequences flow end‑to‑end without manual fixes—no failed steps, just real-time engagements.
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