You can use any saved LinkedIn Leads list as an input source for Phantoms and Workflows. During setup, select My Lists and choose the list you want to use instead of uploading a spreadsheet. The automation processes leads from your list the same way it would from a CSV or pasted URL. New data collected by the automation is automatically saved back to each lead's profile, and lists update dynamically as new leads match your filter conditions.
Why use a Leads list
Once you've created a list using filters (like job title, company, or the Phantom or Workflow used), you can plug it into multiple automations.
Leads imported into the LinkedIn Leads page from a CSV file can be used in automations the same way as leads collected by Phantoms.
Using a Leads list helps you:
- Save time: no need to copy data into a spreadsheet.
- Keep campaigns consistent and organized.
- Avoid duplicates or manual updates to your data.
Common use cases
You can use Lead lists to:
- Send connection requests using LinkedIn Auto Connect.
- Send follow-up messages using LinkedIn Message Sender.
- Enrich profiles data using AI with AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher.
- Sync enriched leads to your CRM using HubSpot Contact Sender.
Only Phantoms and Workflows that accept LinkedIn profile URLs are compatible with LinkedIn Leads lists.
- To check which ones are compatible with this feature, see: Use These Compatible Phantoms & Workflows to Send Leads to your LinkedIn Leads Page.
How to use a Leads list in another automation
To use a LinkedIn Leads list in another automation:
- Log in to your PhantomBuster workspace, and open the Solutions page.
- Use filters or search to find the automation you want to use.
- Click Use now to open the setup.
- When asked where your leads come from, select:
- My Lists → [Your list name]
- Finish the rest of the setup and launch the automation when ready. It will now process the leads stored in that specific list, just like it would from a spreadsheet.
What happens after launch
When the automation runs:
- It processes leads from your list the same way it would from a spreadsheet or copied link.
- Any new data (e.g. email addresses, message status), is automatically saved to the matching lead's profile.
You can see exactly which automation last updated a lead by checking the Last updated by column in your Leads list. This field shows the name of the automation that added or enriched the latest data for each profile.
Keep your lists up-to-date
Lead lists are dynamic. If your filters match new leads collected by another automation, those leads will be added to the list automatically.
To keep lists clean and relevant:
- Review and adjust filters regularly to keep lists relevant.
- Use exclusions (e.g. Job title is not or Processed by is not) to separate audiences and avoid overlap.
- Periodically export or archive leads after outreach is complete.
For a full breakdown of how list filters work, see the guide Create Filtered Lead Lists for Smarter Outreach.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a lead list with any Phantom or Workflow?
No. Only automations that accept LinkedIn profile URLs as input are compatible with LinkedIn Leads lists. Check the compatible Phantoms and Workflows article for the full list.
What happens to the data collected by the automation?
Any new data, such as email addresses or message status, is automatically saved to the matching lead's profile in the LinkedIn Leads page. You can see which automation last updated a lead in the Last updated by column.
Do I need to re-select the list every time the automation runs?
No. Once you select a lead list during setup, the automation uses it on every run. Since lists are dynamic, any new leads matching your filters will be included in future runs automatically.
Can I use leads imported from a CSV file with automations?
Yes. Leads imported into the LinkedIn Leads page from a CSV file can be used in automations the same way as leads collected by Phantoms.