How to Lookup a LinkedIn Profile with Airtop

Finding the exact LinkedIn profile of an individual can be challenging, often involving manual searching, repetitive tasks, and unreliable matching results. API limitations, inconsistent data extraction, and extensive manual checks can significantly slow down networking, recruiting, and outreach projects.

This Airtop automation, delivered through Airtop Studio, leverages real browser sessions and structured data extraction to quickly and accurately retrieve the LinkedIn profile URL you need. With built-in capabilities like login support—including OAuth, 2FA, and Captcha handling—you'll obtain reliable profile data securely and effortlessly.

Who is this Automation for?

• Developers building recruitment and networking tools

• Recruiting and talent acquisition engineers

• Sales outreach teams managing prospecting automations

• Data enrichment and analyst teams

Key Benefits

• Structured JSON output for easy integration

• Secure authenticated access (OAuth, 2FA, Captcha support)

• Robust automation via real browser sessions

• Fast, reliable LinkedIn profile URL resolution

Use Cases

• Accelerating prospect research for sales outreach efforts

• Automating candidate pre-screening in talent acquisition workflows

• Populating structured databases with verified LinkedIn URLs

• Enhancing CRM data quality through automated LinkedIn profile lookups

Getting Started with the Lookup a LinkedIn Profile Automation

Effortlessly retrieve LinkedIn profiles using Airtop Studio with minimal setup required.

How the Lookup a LinkedIn Profile Automation Works

This automation uses Airtop Studio to automate LinkedIn profile searches via real browser sessions, logging in securely when needed. Airtop reliably navigates LinkedIn’s search results and captures the correct profile URL, converting the results into structured JSON output that can easily integrate into your existing platforms and workflows.

What You'll Need

• An Airtop Studio free account

• LinkedIn login credentials for authenticated searches

• Basic information about the target individual (e.g., name, company, location)

Setting Up the Automation

1. Log in to Airtop Studio and open the Lookup LinkedIn Profile automation.

2. Click "Start Session" to initiate a real browser session.

3. Once the LinkedIn page loads fully, click "Run Automation."

4. Receive structured JSON output with the LinkedIn profile URL immediately.

Customize the Automation

Airtop Studio enables extensive customization of the Lookup LinkedIn Profile automation according to your technical requirements. With Airtop's intuitive automation editor, you can:

• Modify search logic for higher accuracy matching results

• Include additional profile fields such as title, company details, or location

• Integrate automated profile lookups with CRM or ATS systems using Airtop's structured JSON data

• Add custom handling to manage scenarios with multiple similar profile matches

Automation Best Practices

• Always follow LinkedIn’s guidelines for automated user interactions.

• Regularly update the automation to match changes in LinkedIn's web structure.

• Use targeted individual information (name, current company, location) for optimal accuracy.

• Handle result edge-cases gracefully to maximize automation reliability.