Slot usage
1 slot
Estimated execution time
~45 seconds per 30 viewers
What you'll need
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A connected Sales Navigator account (use the PhantomBuster browser extension)
→ See the full breakdown of all input fields in the detailed section below.
What you’ll get
- Identity details (name, headline, connection degree, and profile URL)
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Viewer insights including captions and any contextual information provided by LinkedIn
→ See the full breakdown of all output fields in the detailed section below.
Before you start
- Awareness of platform limits:
- LinkedIn/Sales Navigator shows a capped number of profile viewers (depending on your subscription).
- We recommend keeping extractions safe by running small daily launches during business hours.
Step 1: Connect your Sales Navigator account
To let the Phantom act on your behalf:
- Install the PhantomBuster browser extension and connect your Sales Navigator session in one click.
- If you’re not using Chrome or Firefox, you can retrieve your session cookie manually (see our cookie guide).
Check your browser user agent
Make sure your browser is up to date before connecting your account.
→ If your Chrome or Firefox version is outdated, your session cookie may expire much more quickly, and you’ll need to reconnect often.
Step 2: Configure how many viewers to extract
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Number of profiles to load:
Enter the number of profile viewers you’d like to export in one launch.- If left blank, the Phantom will load 100 by default.
- The Phantom will resume across launches without creating duplicates.
Step 3: Select launch frequency
Choose how often the Phantom should run:
- Launch manually: Start the Phantom yourself whenever you need.
- Launch once at a specific time: schedule a one-time run at a set date and time.
- Launch repeatedly: schedule regular runs (e.g. once per day, several times during working hours).
- Launch after another Phantom: chain automations together so this Phantom starts right after another finishes.
- Advanced scheduling: customize the exact minutes, hours, days, or months when the Phantom should run.
→ For a complete walkthrough of scheduling options, see our guide to scheduling Phantoms automatically.
Step 4 (Optional): Advanced settings
Advanced settings are available if you want to fine-tune how your Phantom runs, but by default they’re already optimized for most use cases.
We recommend leaving them as they are unless a guide specifically instructs you to change something.
→ For a detailed overview of all advanced options (like execution limits, retries, email notifications, proxies, webhooks, and file management), see our Advanced settings guide.
Launch and results
When you’re ready:
- Click Launch to start your Phantom.
- Once it finishes, open the Results tab in the Phantom console to see the data collected.
- Download your results as a CSV or JSON file, or view them as a dynamic list on the LinkedIn Leads page.
→ To learn how to export your data to Google Sheets, integrate with other tools, or reuse it in more automations, check our Access and Export your Phantom Results guide.
Export and input limits on the Free plan
If you’re on the Free plan or Free trial, some features are limited:
- CSV exports include only the first 10 rows of results.
- CSV download links (for dynamic viewing in Google Sheets or integrations) are not available.
- JSON exports are not available.
- CSV upload as an input method is not supported.
To unlock all features, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan.
What you give (Input) and What you get (Output)
This section gives you a detailed breakdown of everything you need to provide to run this Phantom, and everything you’ll receive once it completes.
What you give (Input)
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| LinkedIn cookie | Your LinkedIn session cookie |
| User agent | Your browser’s user agent. This is detected automatically when you connect your LinkedIn account using the PhantomBuster browser extension (Chrome or Firefox). |
What you get (Output)
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| profileUrl | LinkedIn profile URL |
| firstName | First Name |
| lastName | Last Name |
| fullName | Full Name |
| headline | Headline |
| connectionDegree | Connection Degree |
| caption | Caption |
| insights | Insights |
| imageUrl | Image URL |
Tips and troubleshooting
Common pitfalls
- Expecting unlimited data → Sales Navigator only shows a limited history of profile viewers (the exact number depends on your subscription). The Phantom cannot extract viewers beyond what LinkedIn displays.
If you run into errors or account issues
- Check how to troubleshoot your phantom using Logs.
- Browse the Fix Issues & Troubleshoot Errors section for solutions to common problems.
- Review our Automation Rate Limits by Platform guide.
- Check our Best Practices for Social Media Automation guide.
Suggested automations
After exporting your profile viewers, you can:
- Enrich viewer profiles → Use the Sales Navigator Profile Scraper Phantom to collect detailed information about each viewer.
- Engage with outreach using the LinkedIn Outreach Phantom → Send personalized connection requests and automated follow-up messages.
- Build prospect lists → Add viewer profiles into your LinkedIn Leads page in PhantomBuster with the Sales Navigator Lead Sender Phantom, so you can manage, filter, and reuse them across other automations.