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How to Export LinkedIn Profile Data to Copper Automatically (Step-by-Step Guide)

This article explains how to use LeadCRM to push/export any data from LinkedIn profile to Copper as Lead/Contact and Enrich them.

Bhavin Mehta avatar
Written by Bhavin Mehta
Updated over a week ago

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 Copper 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

  • Copper account connected to LeadCRM

  • Field mapping configured between LinkedIn and Copper

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 Copper

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

  1. Open LinkedIn in your Chrome browser

  2. Visit any LinkedIn profile you want to export

Step 2 : Click "Add to CRM"

  1. Locate the "Add to CRM" button above the About section

  2. Click once and wait for confirmation

  3. Export completes in 3-5 seconds

Step 3 : Verify in Copper

  • Check your Copper 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

  1. Click "Enrich + Add to CRM" button below About section

  2. Enrichment process begins automatically

  3. 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 Copper

  • 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 Copper record

  • Name stored differently (e.g., "Bob" vs "Robert")

How to Link Records

  1. Notice the "Link Record" option appears

  2. Click "Link Record" button

  3. Search for existing contact in Copper

  4. Select correct record to link

  5. 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 Copper 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 Copper

  • 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 Copper 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 Copper

  • 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


📌 Need Help?

If you face any issues or have questions, please reach out to our Support Team via chat or email ([email protected]). We’re here to help you get the most out of LeadCRM.

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