“Nice to connect with you” is useful after an introduction, online meeting, or first exchange. Natural alternatives include “Great to connect with you,” “Glad we could connect,” “It’s a pleasure to connect,” and, when you actually met or spoke, “It was great speaking with you.”
Match the Phrase to How You Connected
- Great to connect with you
- Glad we could connect
- It’s a pleasure to connect
- Good to be in touch
- Great to meet you
- Pleased to make your acquaintance
- Glad to be in touch
- Nice to meet you
- It was great speaking with you
- I’m glad we connected
- Pleasure speaking with you
- Happy to connect with you
Great to connect with you
A direct and slightly warmer alternative that works well after an online introduction or first message.
Example: Great to connect with you, and thanks for sharing the report.
Glad we could connect
Natural after you have successfully arranged a call, exchange, or introduction.
Example: Glad we could connect today. I enjoyed hearing about your work.
It’s a pleasure to connect
A polished choice for professional networking and first contact.
Example: It’s a pleasure to connect. I’ve followed your team’s work for some time.
Good to be in touch
A friendly phrase for email or messaging, especially when the relationship is likely to continue.
Example: Good to be in touch, and I look forward to working together.
Great to meet you
Use this when you genuinely met the person, whether in person or on a video call.
Example: Great to meet you at yesterday’s workshop.
Pleased to make your acquaintance
Formal and somewhat traditional wording for a first introduction.
Example: Pleased to make your acquaintance, Dr Patel.
Glad to be in touch
Warm but restrained, this works well after an introduction by email.
Example: Glad to be in touch. Please feel free to send the draft when ready.
Nice to meet you
The standard everyday phrase after a genuine first meeting, including many online meetings.
Example: Nice to meet you—I enjoyed our conversation about the project.
It was great speaking with you
Best after a phone call, video call, or substantive conversation rather than a simple connection request.
Example: It was great speaking with you this morning.
I’m glad we connected
A warm follow-up phrase that emphasizes the value of making contact.
Example: I’m glad we connected; your advice was extremely useful.
Pleasure speaking with you
A concise professional follow-up after a conversation or call.
Example: Pleasure speaking with you today. I’ve attached the document we discussed.
Happy to connect with you
A friendly, straightforward option for a new professional contact or online introduction.
Example: Happy to connect with you, and I hope we can stay in touch.
Connect, Meet, and Speak Are Not Always Interchangeable
If you have only exchanged messages, “Great to connect with you” or “Good to be in touch” is accurate. “Great to meet you” implies an actual meeting, while “It was great speaking with you” implies a conversation.