Key Benefit: Export any LinkedIn profile to your CRM with one click using the "Add to CRM" button, with optional enrichment to get verified emails and phone numbers automatically.
Once your LeadCRM extension is installed and field mapping is configured, exporting LinkedIn profiles to Pipedrive becomes effortless. The extension automatically loads on any LinkedIn profile you visit, providing instant export capabilities with enrichment options.
🚀 Prerequisites
Before you can export LinkedIn profiles, ensure you have:
✅ LeadCRM Chrome extension installed and active
✅ Pipedrive account connected to LeadCRM
✅ Field mapping configured between LinkedIn and Pipedrive
Need Setup Help? Refer to our LeadCRM Setup Guide for initial installation and configuration steps.
🎯 Export Options on LinkedIn Profiles
Locating Export Buttons
When you visit any LinkedIn profile, you'll find two export options just above the "About" section:
Button | Function | When to Use |
Add to CRM | Direct export to Pipedrive | You want to push data available from LinkedIn to CRM |
Enrich + Add to CRM | Enrichment + export | Need verified emails, phone numbers, or additional data |
Export as CSV
📊 Step-by-Step Export Process
Method 1: Simple Add to CRM
Step 1: Navigate to LinkedIn Profile
Open LinkedIn in your Chrome browser
Visit any LinkedIn profile you want to export
Step 2: Click "Add to CRM"
Locate the "Add to CRM" button above the About section
Click once and wait for confirmation
Export completes in 3-5 seconds
Step 3: Verify in Pipedrive
Check your Pipedrive contacts for the new record
All mapped fields populate automatically
LinkedIn conversations sync if available
Method 2: Enrich + Add to CRM
Step 1: Choose Enrichment Export
Click "Enrich + Add to CRM" button below About section
Enrichment process begins automatically
Wait 5-10 seconds for completion
Step 2: View Enriched Data
Enriched data appears directly in LinkedIn UI
Verified emails and phone numbers display instantly
Company data and additional details populate
Step 3: Data Exports to CRM
All enriched Contact information syncs to Pipedrive
Field mapping rules apply automatically
Complete profile available under Prospect section in Dashboard
🔗 Link Record Functionality
When to Use Link Record
If LeadCRM cannot automatically recognize an existing CRM contact due to:
Missing LinkedIn URL in Pipedrive record
Name stored differently (e.g., "Bob" vs "Robert")
How to Link Records
Notice the "Link Record" option appears
Click "Link Record" button
Search for existing contact in Pipedrive
Select correct record to link
Confirm linking - all data merges with existing record
Pro Tip: Linking prevents duplicate records and maintains complete contact history in your CRM.
🔄 What Gets Exported
Standard Profile Data
Name (First and Last)
Job Title and Company
LinkedIn Profile URL
Location and Industry
Profile Summary
Company information and employee count
Enriched Data (When Using Enrich + Add to CRM)
Verified email addresses from 700M+ database (via waterfall enrichment)
Phone numbers from multiple sources
Additional contact details through waterfall enrichment
Conversation History
LinkedIn Messages
Message timestamps and context
Complete conversation threads
⚠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues
Export Buttons Not Visible
Solutions:
✅ Refresh the LinkedIn page and wait for extension to load
✅ Check extension is active (icon visible in browser toolbar)
Export Failed
Solutions:
✅ Check internet connection and try again
✅ Verify Pipedrive connection in LeadCRM settings
✅ Review field mapping for missing required fields
✅ Check daily export limits haven't been exceeded
Enrichment Not Working (No data found)
Solutions:
✅ Verify you have enrichment credits remaining
✅ Try again in a few minutes if servers are busy
✅ Purchase additional credits if quota is exhausted
✅ Connect other vendors to increase fill rate via Waterfall enrichment
Duplicate Records Created
Solutions:
✅ Use "Link Record" function for existing contacts
✅ Check LinkedIn URL field is mapped in Pipedrive
✅ Review duplicate prevention settings in LeadCRM
✅ Manually merge duplicates in Pipedrive if needed
📈 Best Practices
Choosing Export Method:
Use "Add to CRM" when profile has sufficient visible information
Use "Enrich + Add to CRM" when you need verified contact details
Use "Link Record" when you suspect the contact already exists
After Export:
Verify data accuracy in Pipedrive immediately
Review enriched information for completeness
Set up follow-up tasks based on exported data
Check conversation history for context and next steps
🔒 Data Security & Compliance
LeadCRM ensures GDPR-compliant data handling with:
Encrypted data transfer between LinkedIn and Pipedrive
Secure API connections with enterprise-grade security
📊 Export Capacity
Export Type | Daily Limit | Enrichment Credits | Features |
Add to CRM | Unlimited | None required | ✅ All profile data, conversations |
Enrich + Add to CRM | Based on credits | 1-3 per profile | ✅ Verified emails, phones, enriched data |
Link Record | Unlimited | None required | ✅ Merge with existing CRM contacts |
Next Step
Learn How to Set Up Waterfall Enrichment.
📌 Need Help?
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