How to export LinkedIn Sales Navigator leads to CSV using Evaboot step by step guide

If you need to get your LinkedIn Sales Navigator leads into a tidy CSV, you’ve probably noticed LinkedIn doesn’t make it easy. Maybe you want to build a cold outreach list, keep your CRM up to date, or just get your data out of LinkedIn’s walled garden. Either way, copy-pasting isn’t an option—especially if you value your time and sanity.

That’s where Evaboot comes in. It’s a tool built to pull lead data from Sales Navigator and spit out a clean CSV. But, as with any tool, it’s not magic. There are steps, gotchas, and the occasional headache. This guide walks you through it, step by step, so you can get your leads and get on with your day.

What You’ll Need

Before you start, make sure you have:

  • An active LinkedIn Sales Navigator account (Team or Professional)
  • A Chrome browser (Evaboot is a Chrome extension—no Firefox, no Edge)
  • An Evaboot account (free trial available, but paid plan needed for heavy use)
  • A little patience (automation is never 100% smooth)

Heads up: If you’re on a company device with strict IT policies, you might not be able to install browser extensions. Check before you start.

Step 1: Set Up Evaboot

  1. Sign up for Evaboot
    Go to the Evaboot website and sign up. You’ll need to create an account. They offer a free trial with limited credits—enough to test, but probably not enough for a big export.

  2. Download and Install the Chrome Extension
    Once you’re logged in, Evaboot will prompt you to install their Chrome extension. Click the install button, and follow Chrome’s prompts.

  3. If Chrome blocks the extension, check your browser settings or ask IT for help.

  4. Don’t try to use Evaboot on another browser—it won’t work.

  5. Log in to LinkedIn Sales Navigator
    Open a new tab, navigate to LinkedIn, and log in to your Sales Navigator account. Make sure you’re on the regular Sales Navigator, not basic LinkedIn.

Step 2: Build Your Sales Navigator Lead List

Evaboot doesn’t scrape the entire Sales Navigator—it only pulls leads you can see. So, before you export, you need to create a lead list.

  1. Run Your Search
    In Sales Navigator, use the search filters to build a list of leads. Be as specific as you need: location, company size, job title, whatever matters for your outreach.

  2. Pro tip: Fewer, higher-quality leads are better than a massive list of randoms.

  3. Avoid overly broad searches—Sales Navigator caps results at 2,500 profiles per search.

  4. Save Leads to a List
    Once your search looks good, select the leads you want and save them to a Sales Navigator Lead List.

  5. Click “Save” next to each lead or check the boxes and use bulk save.

  6. Name your list something clear (“Q2 SaaS CEOs”)—you’ll need to find it in a minute.

Ignore the temptation to export “All Leads” in one go. LinkedIn throttles access, and you’ll just get errors or incomplete data. Work in batches.

Step 3: Start the Export with Evaboot

  1. Open Your Lead List
    Go to your Sales Navigator Lead Lists and open the one you just created.

  2. Activate the Evaboot Extension
    You should see the Evaboot button or widget on the page. If not, make sure you’re logged into both LinkedIn and Evaboot, and that the extension is enabled.

  3. If it’s still not showing, refresh the page or relaunch Chrome. Extensions can be glitchy.

  4. Click “Export with Evaboot”
    Hit the export button. Evaboot will ask you to confirm the export and might show you an estimate of how many leads you’re pulling.

  5. If you’re on a free plan and over the limit, you’ll need to upgrade or remove leads from your list.

  6. Don’t close the tab while the export is running—Evaboot needs it open to work.

  7. Wait for Processing
    Evaboot will start scraping the lead data. This can take anywhere from a couple of minutes to much longer, depending on the size of your list and how busy their servers are.

  8. You’ll see a progress bar or status indicator.

  9. If you get errors or “missing data” warnings, it’s usually because LinkedIn temporarily blocks scraping. Wait a bit and try again.

Step 4: Download Your CSV

  1. Go to the Evaboot Dashboard
    Once processing is done, you’ll get a notification (or just check the dashboard). Your export will be listed there.

  2. Download the CSV File
    Click “Download CSV.” You’ll get a spreadsheet with all the info Evaboot could grab: name, job title, company, LinkedIn URL, and sometimes email addresses if available.

  3. Be realistic: email addresses aren’t always included. If you need verified emails, you’ll need to plug these leads into a separate email finder tool.

  4. Check Your Data
    Open the CSV and spot-check a few rows. LinkedIn occasionally changes its layout, which can mess with scraping. If you see blank fields or gibberish, raise a support ticket with Evaboot—but don’t expect miracles. Scraping is always a game of whack-a-mole.

Step 5: Clean and Use Your Exported Leads

Let’s be honest—no export is perfect. Here’s how to make the most of your data:

  • Check for Duplicates
    It happens. Use Excel or Google Sheets to remove any obvious repeat entries.

  • Scan for Outdated Info
    People change jobs. If job titles or companies look off, double-check a few manually before running a big campaign.

  • Respect Privacy and Spam Rules
    Don’t just dump people into your email list. GDPR and CAN-SPAM are real, and LinkedIn doesn’t love mass scraping.

Pro tip: If all you need is LinkedIn profile URLs, you can ignore most of the other columns. For serious outreach, always verify emails before sending anything.

What Works and What Doesn’t

  • What works:
  • Pulling basic lead info (names, titles, companies, LinkedIn URLs)
  • Fast, one-click export for small-to-medium lists

  • Clean CSV output, easy to import into CRMs or email tools

  • What doesn’t:

  • Exporting emails at scale (LinkedIn doesn’t give these out easily)
  • Huge lists (over 2,500 leads) in one go—break them into smaller batches

  • Completely error-free exports—expect occasional blanks or outdated info

  • What to ignore:

  • Any tool promising 100% accurate, always-up-to-date data. That’s just not possible with LinkedIn’s frequent changes and anti-bot measures.
  • Overly complex workflows. If it feels like you need a PhD to run the export, you’re overthinking it.

Troubleshooting: Common Headaches and Fixes

  • Extension not working?
  • Refresh the page or restart Chrome. Make sure you’re logged in to both LinkedIn and Evaboot.

  • Check for Chrome updates or re-install the extension.

  • Export keeps failing?

  • LinkedIn might be blocking scraping. Wait an hour, then try again with a smaller list.

  • If you’re on a free Evaboot plan, you might have hit your limit.

  • Data looks weird?

  • Check if LinkedIn changed its layout. If so, Evaboot support may need a few days to catch up.

  • Always spot-check your CSV before using it in campaigns.

  • Worried about account safety?

  • Heavy, automated scraping can trigger LinkedIn warnings or even temp bans. Stick to moderate batch sizes and don’t run exports all day, every day.

Final Thoughts: Keep It Simple

Pulling leads from LinkedIn Sales Navigator to CSV with Evaboot isn’t rocket science, but it’s not totally painless either. Stick to small, focused lists, keep your expectations realistic, and don’t get sucked into chasing every possible data point. The goal is to get usable leads and move on—not to build the world’s biggest spreadsheet. Iterate, improve, and don’t overcomplicate it.