LinkedIn Connections Export

PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Connections Export Automation extracts profile data from your entire connections list, including names, profile URLs, and key details, then delivers it as a ready-to-use CSV or JSON file. Runs in the cloud so you don't need to keep your browser open. Safe, compliant, and ready to use.

Check out the Tutorial for step-by-step setup.

Important: This Phantom extracts only your own LinkedIn connections. To extract someone else's connections, use the LinkedIn Search Export Phantom instead.

What you give / What you get

You provide your LinkedIn session credentials. PhantomBuster delivers a clean, structured dataset you can use immediately.

Note: This automation requires a LinkedIn cookie and a User agent as inputs. It runs entirely in the cloud, so you don't need to keep your browser or computer on.

What you can automate with LinkedIn Connections Export

Here's what PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Connections Export Automation can do automatically for you:

• Extract your entire LinkedIn connections list, including profile URLs and key details, in a single run

• Export connection data to CSV or JSON format for instant use in your CRM or outreach tool

• Run on repeat to capture new connections daily without starting from scratch

• Process thousands of connections in one launch, with safe pacing to protect your account

• Build a clean, structured database of your LinkedIn network for prospecting, enrichment, or analysis

Perfect for sales teams automating lead enrichment, CRM hygiene, or LinkedIn prospecting workflows.

How teams use PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Connections Export Automation

Sales reps and growth teams use LinkedIn Connections Export to accelerate prospecting, enrichment, and outreach, all from LinkedIn data.

• Build a warm prospecting list: Export your connections to identify prospects you've already met or engaged with, then prioritize them for outreach.

• Enrich your CRM with fresh LinkedIn data: Pull connection profiles into your CRM and pair them with the LinkedIn Profile Scraper Phantom to add job titles, companies, and contact info.

• Track new connections over time: Run the automation daily to capture new connections, monitor network growth, and keep your prospecting lists up to date.

• Engage your network automatically: Use exported profiles with the LinkedIn Auto Liker Phantom or LinkedIn Auto Commenter Phantom to show support and stay top of mind.

• Launch targeted outreach campaigns: Send personalized messages to your connections using the LinkedIn Message Sender Phantom, or build a full outreach sequence with our ready-made template.

Workflow Ideas to Get You Started

PhantomBuster Automations become more effective when combined into Workflows. Get started in minutes to turn your raw connection data into actionable insights and opportunities.

Workflow Example: Analyze network activity for content ideas

LinkedIn Connections Export → LinkedIn Activity Extractor Automation

Why this works

Understanding what your network engages with helps you craft posts that resonate and drive visibility. This workflow turns passive connections into active intelligence.

Who it’s for

Social Sellers, Marketers, and Founders.

How to build it

1. Export your connections using PhantomBuster’s LinkedIn Connections Export Automation.

2. Filter the list for relevant profiles based on your goals.

3. Use the LinkedIn Activity Extractor Automation to pull their recent posts and engagement data.

Outcome

A clear view of trending topics within your network to fuel your content strategy.

See full playbook →

Workflow Example: Enrich CRM with connection data

LinkedIn Connections Export → LinkedIn Profile Scraper Automation → CRM

Why this works

Basic connection exports lack the detailed firmographic data and emails needed for effective segmentation. Enriched data allows for precise targeting.

Who it’s for

Sales Ops, SDRs, and Growth Teams.

How to build it

1. Extract your full connections list with PhantomBuster’s LinkedIn Connections Export Automation.

2. Feed the profile URLs into the LinkedIn Profile Scraper Automation to find emails and job details.

3. Import the enriched CSV directly into HubSpot, Salesforce, or your preferred CRM.

Outcome

A clean, segmented, and enriched database of your professional network.

Workflow Example: Re-engage warm connections

LinkedIn Connections Export → LinkedIn Message Sender Automation

Why this works

Sending individual updates to hundreds of connections is manual and slow. This Automation ensures consistent delivery while maintaining personalization.

Who it’s for

AEs, Founders, and Recruiters.

How to build it

1. Use PhantomBuster’s LinkedIn Connections Export Automation to retrieve your current network.

2. Filter the spreadsheet to target specific roles or industries.

3. Configure the LinkedIn Message Sender Automation to send personalized notes to that segment.

Outcome

Renewed conversations and opportunities from your existing network.

How to download your connections from LinkedIn

This Phantom automatically extracts the profiles and their URLs from your entire connections list on LinkedIn in just a few easy steps.

Check out the Tutorial for a detailed written guide.

Best practices for safe usage

Get the most out of this Phantom while staying safe and compliant. The best results come steadily over time, rather than through aggressive extraction. Because we care about the safety of your account, we strongly recommend using this Phantom at a moderate rate.

• Per launch capacity: The Phantom can extract thousands of connections in a single run.

• Daily safe usage: To keep your LinkedIn account safe, we recommend extracting no more than 1,000 profiles per day with a regular account, or up to 2,500 per day if you have Sales Navigator.

• Launch strategy: Use the Phantom once to pull your full list of connections. Run it again only if you've added new connections, as each new launch starts from the top of your list.

• For very large databases: If you have more than 2,500 connections, the safest option is to download your official LinkedIn data archive for the complete set.

Safety tip: Moderate usage keeps your account in good standing. For more guidance on staying compliant, read our LinkedIn Safety for Growth Teams guide.

The ultimate strategies for leveraging exported LinkedIn contacts

Your LinkedIn connections make up a much more substantial professional network than you could ever gain from just face-to-face business interactions. Having their LinkedIn profiles at hand is a great first step for working towards whatever goal you need to achieve.

1. Enrich the profiles

Gather every piece of LinkedIn profile data, including email addresses, from your connections using our LinkedIn Profile Scraper Phantom to enrich your CRM with a qualitative and instantly actionable list of prospects.

2. Interact with their content

Engage with what your contacts are posting using our LinkedIn Auto Liker Phantom or LinkedIn Auto Commenter Phantom, or use our LinkedIn Auto Endorser Phantom to show support for their skills.

3. Monitor your prospecting

Cross-reference your new connections with your LinkedIn Auto Connect Phantom results file to identify which prospects accepted your connection requests. Then go one step further by using this list as input for LinkedIn Message Sender Phantom to send follow-up messages to these new contacts. Check out our ready-made template available for this workflow.

How to extract someone else's connections

You can't do that with this Phantom, but you can with the LinkedIn Search Export Phantom.

To do so, go to your connection's profile and click on their connections list, e.g. the "500+ connections" displayed on their profile. This will generate a search for their connections.

You can filter this list to remove your 1st-degree connections if necessary, then copy the resulting URL and extract all the profiles with the LinkedIn Search Export Phantom.

Frequently asked questions

Here are the most common questions about using LinkedIn Connections Export, from setup and compliance to data quality and comparisons.

How do I set up the LinkedIn Connections Export Automation?

Start by providing your LinkedIn cookie and User agent, then configure the extraction settings. The entire setup takes just a few minutes. For a detailed walkthrough, check out the LinkedIn Connections Export tutorial.

Does this automation give me live, up-to-date data from LinkedIn?

Yes. This Phantom extracts data directly from LinkedIn at the time you run it, so you're always working with fresh, current information. Unlike static databases that age quickly, PhantomBuster pulls live data every time, which means fewer bounces and more accurate targeting. For more on why fresh data matters, read Real-Time Prospecting: Why Fresh Data Wins More Meetings.

How many connections can I safely export per day?

To keep your LinkedIn account safe, we recommend extracting no more than 1,000 profiles per day with a regular account, or up to 2,500 per day if you have Sales Navigator. For very large databases with more than 2,500 connections, the safest option is to download your official LinkedIn data archive for the complete set. These limits help you stay compliant and avoid triggering LinkedIn's safety mechanisms. Learn more in our guide on Navigating LinkedIn's Limits in 2025.

How fast can this Phantom extract my connections?

Per launch capacity: The Phantom can extract thousands of connections in a single run. Speed depends on your connection count and daily limits, but the automation handles everything in the cloud, so you don't need to keep your browser or computer on while it works.

Can I use this to extract someone else's LinkedIn connections?

No, this Phantom only extracts your own connections. To extract someone else's connections, go to their profile, click on their "500+ connections" link, and use the LinkedIn Search Export Phantom to capture the search results. You can filter out your 1st-degree connections if needed.

What can I do with my exported LinkedIn connections?

Plenty. Enrich profiles with email addresses using the LinkedIn Profile Scraper Phantom, engage with their content using auto-liking or commenting automations, or launch targeted outreach campaigns with the LinkedIn Message Sender Phantom. You can also try one of our pre-built playbooks to warm up leads before reaching out.

Will using this automation put my LinkedIn account at risk?

Not if you follow safe usage guidelines. PhantomBuster emphasizes moderate, compliant automation to keep your account in good standing. Stick to the recommended daily limits, avoid aggressive extraction, and pace your activity naturally. For a complete overview of best practices, read LinkedIn Safety for Growth Teams: How to Automate Without Getting Flagged.

Why should I use PhantomBuster instead of manually exporting my connections?

Manual exports are slow, repetitive, and hard to keep updated. PhantomBuster runs in the cloud, extracts thousands of connections automatically, and can be set on repeat to capture new connections daily without starting over. You save hours of manual work and get structured, ready-to-use data every time. Plus, you can chain this automation with others to build full prospecting workflows, something you can't do with a one-time manual export.

Does this Phantom require any coding or technical setup?

No. PhantomBuster is designed for non-technical users. Just provide your LinkedIn cookie and User agent, configure your settings, and launch. The entire setup takes minutes, and the automation handles everything else in the cloud. If you need help, the Tutorial walks you through every step.

Can I export my connections as CSV or JSON?

Yes. You can download a CSV spreadsheet or JSON file of all your LinkedIn connections. Both formats are ready to import into your CRM, Google Sheets, or any outreach tool you use.

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