Alano CRM LinkedIn Extension

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

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