If you want to import leads from LinkedIn but don’t have Sales Navigator, you’re in the right place.
WaLead.ai allows you to upload leads directly from LinkedIn using a standard search.
✅ Prerequisites
Before getting started, make sure you have:
An active LinkedIn account
Access to WaLead.ai
Available credits
❗ Sales Navigator is NOT required
🚀 Step 1: Create a Campaign
Log in to WaLead.ai
Click Create Campaign
Assign a name to your campaign
👥 Step 2: Perform a LinkedIn Search
Go to LinkedIn
Enter your search criteria
Select the People filter
You can refine results using filters such as:
Location
Industry
Job Title
Connection level (1st, 2nd, 3rd degree)
📊 Estimate Lead Volume
LinkedIn displays paginated results.
Example:
64 pages
10 profiles per page
→ 640 potential leads
🔗 Step 3: Copy the Search URL
Once your search is ready:
✅ Copy the URL
❌ No export required
📥 Step 4: Import Leads into WaLead.ai
Go to the Leads panel
Click Import Leads
Select Import from LinkedIn
Paste the URL
The system will automatically detect:
Keywords
Applied filters
Search type
⚠️ Account Selection (VERY IMPORTANT)
Choosing the correct LinkedIn account is crucial.
Why?
✔ Each account has different connections
✔ Results vary based on network
Example:
Using your account → your 2nd-degree leads
Using another account → different leads
⏳ Daily Import Limit
WaLead.ai can upload:
✅ Up to 1,000 leads per day
If you upload:
640 leads → Imported quickly
5,000 leads → Uploaded over several days
Example:
20,000 leads → ~20 days
💡 Strategic Recommendation
Avoid uploading large volumes initially.
Best practice:
✅ Upload 100–200 leads
✅ Test your campaign
✅ Analyze performance
✅ Scale gradually
This improves conversion rates and reduces risks.
🔁 Duplicate Management
During import, you can:
Check for existing leads
Prevent duplicate contacts
🔗 Automatic URL Saving
WaLead.ai automatically stores:
✔ The LinkedIn URL
✔ The lead source
No need for manual tracking.
📊 Imported Data Fields
Each lead may include:
First Name
Last Name
Headline / Title
Company
Location
LinkedIn URL
🎯 Using Leads in Campaigns
After import, you can use variables like:
{{first_name}}
{{last_name}}
{{title}}
💡 Tip:
Keep personalization natural.
✅ Recommended → Name + Role
❌ Avoid → Overly specific details (may appear automated)
🚀 Next Steps
Once your leads are uploaded:
✔ Launch your campaign
✔ Filter and edit your table
✔ Review profiles
✔ Optimize messaging
✅ Summary
WaLead.ai allows you to:
✔ Import leads without Sales Navigator
✔ Leverage standard LinkedIn searches
✔ Scale campaigns efficiently
✔ Reduce external tool costs
Need additional help? Contact support 🚀