# Alano CRM LinkedIn Extension

The Alano CRM LinkedIn Extension lets you capture, enrich, and manage LinkedIn profiles directly inside your CRM — without switching tabs or copy-pasting data.

It’s the fastest way to turn LinkedIn into a live, AI-powered lead source.

Alano CRM Extension Instruction Video

## What you will need

Google Chrome (or any Chromium-based browser)

A LinkedIn account

An active Alano CRM account (free plan supported)

## Step 1: Install the Alano CRM Extension

Open the Chrome Web Store

Search for Alano CRM Extension or download via this link.

Click Add to Chrome

Confirm by clicking Add extension

Once installed, the Alano icon will appear in your browser toolbar.

## Step 2: Open LinkedIn

Go to https://www.linkedin.com

Open any LinkedIn profile (personal or company-related)

The Alano extension automatically detects LinkedIn pages — no manual setup required.

## Step 3: Run the Alano extension on a profile

When you’re viewing a LinkedIn profile:

A button labeled “Add to Alano” will appear

You can also click the Alano extension icon to open the sidebar

This opens the Alano CRM sidebar with AI-powered actions.

## Step 4: Add the profile to Alano

From the extension sidebar, you can choose how to save the profile:

## You can:

Add as a new contact

Add to an existing customer

Create a new customer and add the contact to it

Alano will automatically:

Capture profile details

Enrich the contact with AI

Link the contact to the right records in your CRM

No manual data entry needed.

## Step 5: Enrich the profile with AI

Inside the extension sidebar, you can:

Enrich the contact with additional data

View role, background, and relationship context

Update notes or information instantly

All changes sync directly back to Alano CRM in real time.

## Step 6: Recognize existing contacts instantly

If you scroll LinkedIn and view a profile that’s already in your Alano pipeline:

The button will change from “Add to Alano” to “View in Alano.”

Clicking it takes you directly to the contact in your CRM

This helps you:

Avoid duplicates

Stay updated on existing relationships

Keep track of changes over time

## Step 7: Keep profiles up to date

You can revisit LinkedIn profiles at any time to:

Refresh contact information

Add new notes

Track role or company changes

Alano keeps your CRM continuously updated, without extra work.

## Tips & best practices

Use the extension while browsing LinkedIn daily, not just during prospecting

Add notes right from the sidebar to keep context fresh

Use “View in Alano” to jump back into active deals quickly

## Why use the Alano CRM Extension?

Turn LinkedIn into a live CRM data source

Reduce manual work and duplicate entries

Keep contacts, customers, and pipelines always in sync

Fully supported on the free plan

Original Outline page: https://wiki.alano.ai/s/alano-user-guideline/doc/alano-crm-linkedin-extension-PH0QdN2DLo

## Related guide pages

- [Alano User Guideline](https://alano.ai/docs/)
- [Customization](https://alano.ai/docs/customization-8ddSaxvPIY)
- [Welcome to Alano](https://alano.ai/docs/welcome-to-alano-1dTWipd7yW)
- [Create your organization (workspace) in Alano](https://alano.ai/docs/create-your-organization-workspace-in-alano-Q8MeFWkFsD)
- [Create your Alano CRM account (Free)](https://alano.ai/docs/create-your-alano-crm-account-free-p2Wfox2bhc)
- [Features](https://alano.ai/docs/features-TcyTIG1kHe)

Last generated: 2026-06-30