Extract Connections

The Connections Extractor automates the export of your contacts, helping you refine outreach strategies, manage relationships, and boost your networking efficiency.

Input
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Output
connected_at,first_name,last_name,job_title,full_name,linkedin_profile_handle,linkedin_profile_url,linkedin_profile_id,profile_image_url
Extract Connections
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About this action

Connections
Extract connections fast

Extract connections efficiently.

Network Insights
Improve insights

Improve network insights with detailed connections.

Networking
Enhance networking

Enhance networking strategy with comprehensive connections.

How does Extract Connections work?

Proven results on 1000+ growing companies
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Copy-paste your input

Add one or more inputs for Extract Connections.

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Connect your account

Connect your Engagements account.

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Configure your action
Set-up the data you need in your final output.
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Schedule or run it now
Decide the best moment to launch your automation, now or for later.
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Copy-paste your search
Insert the URL from your {{integration}} search.
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Configure your workflow
Set-up the data you need in your final output.
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Schedule or launch it now
Decide the best moment to launch your workflow, now or for later.

Extracting your connections data has never been easier.

With our Extract Connections action, you can effortlessly retrieve your 1st-degree connections data from your account.

No more manual input is needed – we handle everything using the account details you set up.

Imagine having a ready-made database of your prime leads, all set for outreach, CRM integration, or further enrichment.

This action helps you to:

  • Directly and rapidly export your connections into a CSV file or your sales stack.
  • Extract your entire contacts list automatically.
  • You can limit results by the number of connections or by the time frame of new connections.
  • This ensures you only get the data you need, exactly when you need it.
  • This tool is essential for anyone looking to streamline lead generation and keep their contact lists up-to-date effortlessly.

How does this action work?

This action will automatically retrieve and export your connections data.

Here’s how it works step by step:

  1. Create a Free Captain Data Account: Get started by signing up here.
  2. Configure Your Account: Use your account to set up the action. No need to provide extra input.
  3. Set Your Parameters:
  • Max Results: Limit the number of connections you want to extract. The default is 100, but you can go up to 30,000.
  • Max Minutes: Limit connections based on when they were accepted. For example, set max_minutes to 60 to collect new connections made in the last hour.
  1. Run the action: Schedule it to run now or repeat daily to keep your database updated.

This simple process allows you to maintain a fresh and accurate list of your connections effortlessly.

How to leverage this action’s output?

Once you’ve extracted your connections data, there are numerous ways to maximize its potential.

Exporting connections into a CSV allows easy CRM integration.

This ensures no potential lead slips through the cracks.

A company could segment contacts by job titles or industries, tailoring outreach accordingly.

By scheduling the action daily, you can keep your contacts list updated with the latest additions.

Sales teams can immediately engage new connections with timely, personalized messages.

Quick follow-ups set you apart from competitors.

The ability to limit extractions by time frames ensures you capture only fresh, warm leads.

After a virtual event, you can extract just those new contacts and follow up while the interaction is fresh.

You can also identify trends across your connections.

If many new contacts are from a specific industry, you can adapt marketing strategies to target that sector effectively.

Beyond sales and marketing, this data can also enhance recruitment.

Analyzing connections can help identify potential candidates for open roles, creating a qualified talent pipeline.

In summary, the Extract Connections action saves time and provides actionable insights.

Whether for lead generation, outreach, or recruitment, this tool equips you to succeed.

Go further

Combine this action with other Captain Data automations for stronger workflows:

  • Connect Profile: Send personalized connection requests automatically.
  • Message Profile: Follow up with tailored messages and nurture relationships.
  • Invite to Event: Promote webinars or virtual events to your target connections.
  • Extract Page Followers: Find leads already interested in your company.

By combining these actions, you can create a seamless system to extract, enrich, and engage with your network.

If you’re looking to power up your sales products and need one API to unveil buyer profiles, connections, and signals at scale and in real time, this intent data API makes it the top choice.

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