If you’re serious about LinkedIn prospecting, you know the drill: you find a promising profile, but you hit a wall when it comes to getting their real email or phone number. That’s where tools like Kaspr come in—they promise to pull verified contact info straight from LinkedIn. But do they actually work? And how do you use them without getting your account flagged or annoying everyone in your industry?
This guide is for sales folks, recruiters, or anyone who needs to get past LinkedIn’s messaging limits and actually start conversations that go somewhere. Let’s cut through the noise and walk through exactly how Kaspr’s Chrome extension works, how to avoid the gotchas, and what’s worth your time.
Step 1: Install the Kaspr Chrome Extension (Don’t Skip the Basics)
First off, you need Google Chrome. If you’re using Firefox or Safari, sorry—you’re out of luck.
- Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for “Kaspr.”
- Click “Add to Chrome.”
- Once installed, you’ll see the Kaspr icon in your browser bar.
Pro tip: If you can’t see the icon, click the puzzle piece (Extensions) and pin Kaspr so it’s always visible.
Step 2: Create Your Kaspr Account (and Know the Limits)
When you first click the extension, you’ll be asked to sign up. You can use your Google or LinkedIn account for a quick start.
- Kaspr’s free trial gives you a handful of credits (usually 5-10). After that, you’ll need to pony up for a paid plan.
- Credits are what you spend to reveal contact info—once they’re gone, you’re done until you buy more.
Honest take: The free tier is enough to see if it works for you, but don’t expect to build a whole pipeline without paying.
Step 3: Set Up LinkedIn for Prospecting (Do This Before You Start Clicking)
You’ll get more out of Kaspr if you’re organized. Here’s how to prep:
- Use LinkedIn’s filters to build a target list: job title, company size, location, etc.
- Open each prospect’s profile in a new tab. Kaspr works on individual profiles and on LinkedIn search results.
- Don’t open 50 profiles at once. LinkedIn watches for weird behavior, and you don’t want a warning or a restriction.
What to ignore: Don’t waste time on people who clearly don’t fit your ICP (ideal customer profile). Kaspr doesn’t make bad leads better.
Step 4: Use Kaspr to Reveal Emails and Phone Numbers
Here’s where the magic happens—kind of.
- Go to a LinkedIn profile.
- Click the Kaspr icon or the “Reveal Contact” button that appears on the page.
- Kaspr will try to find the prospect’s work email, personal email, and sometimes a phone number.
- If available, it shows up instantly. If not, you get nothing and still lose a credit.
Reality check: Kaspr’s hit rate is decent, but not perfect. You’ll get verified emails for maybe 50-70% of business profiles, less for personal emails or phone numbers. Don’t expect miracles.
Pro tip: Double-check emails before blasting them with automated sequences. Even “verified” emails can bounce.
Step 5: Export and Organize Your Leads
Once you’ve collected a batch of contacts, you’ll want to get them out of Kaspr and into your CRM or email tool.
- Use Kaspr’s dashboard to view all the contacts you’ve revealed.
- Export to CSV or push directly to supported CRMs (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.).
- Clean up your list—remove duplicates, obvious junk, or anyone who opted out.
What to watch for: Kaspr sometimes scrapes generic emails (info@, contact@). Skip these—they’re useless for real outreach.
Step 6: Send Your Outreach (Don’t Be Spammy)
The real work starts now. A big list isn’t worth much if your emails are terrible.
- Personalize your first message. Reference their company, recent news, or something from their profile.
- Avoid sending 100+ emails in one go, especially from a new domain. You’ll end up in spam.
- If you’re using automation, throttle your sends (20-40/day is safe for new accounts).
Pro tip: Don’t bother with cold calls unless you actually have something to say. People can smell a script from a mile away.
Step 7: Stay Out of Trouble (Protect Your LinkedIn Account)
LinkedIn doesn’t love third-party scrapers, and while Kaspr isn’t the most aggressive tool out there, you still need to play it safe.
- Don’t run Kaspr on hundreds of profiles per day. Keep it human—50-70/day is the upper limit before you risk a warning.
- Don’t try to multitask with other scraping tools at the same time.
- If LinkedIn asks for a verification or shows signs of restricting your account, back off for a few days.
What to ignore: Anyone who says “you’ll never get caught.” LinkedIn updates its detection methods all the time. Don’t get greedy.
What Works, What Doesn’t, and What to Ignore
Let’s be real:
- Works: Kaspr is solid for finding work emails, especially for mid-market and larger companies. It’s easy to use and integrates with popular CRMs.
- Doesn’t work: Coverage drops off fast for small businesses, personal emails, or phone numbers. You’ll also hit a wall with free credits.
- Ignore: The hype around “instant pipelines” or “10x your results.” Kaspr is a tool, not a miracle worker. If your outreach is bad, no tool will save you.
Final Thoughts: Keep It Simple, Iterate, Don’t Overthink
Kaspr is handy if you need to scrape a manageable number of verified contacts from LinkedIn. It’s not magic, and it’s not going to do your selling for you. Use it to save time, but don’t expect it to replace thoughtful prospecting. Start small, see what works, and tweak your approach as you go.
If you stay organized, don’t get greedy, and focus on quality over quantity, you’ll get a lot more out of Kaspr—and avoid getting your LinkedIn account in trouble.
Now, get out there and start some real conversations.