To connect your LinkedIn or Sales Navigator account to PhantomBuster, the fastest way is using the browser extension, it detects your session automatically. You can also connect manually by copying your li_at session cookie and user agent from your browser's Developer Tools. If you need to connect a teammate's or client's LinkedIn account, you can either invite them to your workspace or send them a magic link that lets them share their session without needing a PhantomBuster login.
Sign in with just your LinkedIn email and password, no session cookie or browser extension needed. PhantomBuster uses your credentials once to sign in and create a secure connection, then your account is added. Your credentials are not stored.
Before you start: LinkedIn, decides whether to ask you to verify the sign-in, even if you've turned off two-step verification. Keep your phone and email inbox nearby: any verification code or app notification expires after about 3 minutes. If it expires, you're returned to the sign-in form to try again.
Depending on your LinkedIn account, one of these will appear:
→ For troubleshooting and the full FAQ, see How to Connect Your LinkedIn Account with Your Email and Password.
The extension lets PhantomBuster detect your LinkedIn session automatically, so there's no need to copy cookies or type anything manually.
→ To install the extension and connect your session, follow the steps in our detailed extension guide.
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Once installed, the extension works silently in the background. As long as you're logged into your social media platform in that browser, your session stays active and PhantomBuster can keep automations running smoothly.
Use this method if you're using an unsupported browser, if the extension isn't working, or if you prefer a direct setup.
This tutorial is tailored for Chrome users:
In a new tab, search \"What's my user agent\" on Google and copy the full string.
\nYou're now ready to finalize your setup and launch your Phantom.
Only workspace Owners and Admins can add users. If you're a Member, you won't see + Add user. Ask your workspace Owner or an Admin to send the invite. → See workspace roles and permissions.
If the account belongs to someone in your PhantomBuster workspace:
There's no need for them to adjust any workspace settings, the session becomes available automatically.
If the account belongs to someone outside your PhantomBuster workspace, you can connect it in two ways:
This lets your contributors securely share their LinkedIn session without giving them access to your workspace.
Only workspace Owners and Admins can generate a magic link. If you're a Member, you won't see Add LinkedIn account. Ask your workspace Owner or an Admin to generate it. → See workspace roles and permissions.
You can manually connect your contributor's account using:
You can collect these from your contributor and paste them into the Connect to LinkedIn step in the Phantom setup.
Refer to the manual connection steps above to complete the setup.
You can manage all your connected LinkedIn sessions from the Users & accounts section of your workspace.
Here, you can:
This central view makes it easy to manage multiple reps, clients, or personas from one place.
Yes. You can connect using just your LinkedIn email and password: PhantomBuster signs in for you and creates the connection, with no cookie or extension needed. LinkedIn may ask you to complete a verification step during sign-in. See How to Connect Your LinkedIn Account with Your Email and Password.
The browser extension detects your LinkedIn session automatically, no copying or pasting needed. The manual method requires you to open Developer Tools, find the li_at cookie and your user agent, and paste them into the Phantom setup. Both achieve the same result, but the extension is faster and less error-prone.
No. The magic link only lets them share their LinkedIn session with your Workspace. They won't have access to your Phantoms, data, or settings. If they want to revoke access later, they can do so through the disconnect guide linked in the confirmation page.
Magic links expire after 24 hours. If your contact doesn't use it in time, you'll need to generate a new one from the Users & accounts section of your Workspace.
Yes. Both LinkedIn and Sales Navigator connections require a session cookie (li_at) and a user agent. This is different from other platforms like Instagram or X, which only need a session cookie.
This usually means your browser was logged into standard LinkedIn (not the Sales Navigator interface) when the PhantomBuster extension captured your session.
To fix it:
If your account still shows as Basic after doing this, contact our support team.
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