LinkedIn Identities Options: Sync, Rent, or Use Managed

Choose between syncing your users’ LinkedIn accounts, renting accounts, or using managed identities

Captain Data offers three different approaches for LinkedIn account management, each suited for different use cases and requirements.

Three Options Overview

Option	Description	Cost	Best For	Setup Required
Sync Your Users’	Connect your users’ LinkedIn accounts	Standard credits	User-specific outreach, personal accounts	Chrome Extension + user setup
Rent Accounts	Use Captain Data’s rented LinkedIn accounts	$70-125/month per account	High-volume operations, no user accounts	Request through Captain Data
Managed Identities	Use Captain Data’s managed account pool	1.5x standard credits	Hassle-free automation, no account management	Just set identity_mode: "managed"

Option 1: Sync Your Users’ LinkedIn Accounts

Connect your users’ personal LinkedIn accounts using our Chrome Extension, native LinkedIn login, or by providing cookies.

When to Use

• User-specific outreach - Your users sending messages, invitations, InMails
• Personal account data - Extracting users’ own profile viewers, connections
• Compliance requirements - Need to use specific user accounts
• Cost-sensitive operations - Standard credit pricing

Setup Process

1. Choose connection method:
   • Chrome Extension: Install the Captain Data Chrome Extension
   • Native Login: Use LinkedIn Authentication for direct login
   • Custom Extension/Cookies: Use Connect an Identity’s Integration with your own cookies
2. Your users connect their LinkedIn accounts through the chosen method
3. Use identity_mode: "direct" with your users’ account IDs

Limitations

• Requires setup for each user (extension, native login, or cookie management)
• User account management: cookies, timezones, limits […]

Option 2: Rent LinkedIn Accounts

Use Captain Data’s provisioned LinkedIn accounts for high-volume operations. These accounts are provisioned through third-party accredited services.

When to Use

• High-volume data extraction - Profile enrichment, search data
• No user accounts available - Don’t want to use your users’ accounts
• Public + anonymized extraction - No Chrome Extension required
• B2B services - Reselling data extraction to your customers

How to Rent Accounts

1. Go to LinkedIn Integration Page
2. Click “Request a LinkedIn Integration”
3. Fill out the form and submit your request
4. Receive email confirmation from [e-mail]

Use your own email for the request—we cannot provide accounts without email confirmation.

Account Capacity & Rotation

• 1 provisioned account = 10,000 profile enrichments per day
• Account Rotation: Use identity_mode: "auto" for automatic load distribution
• Timeline: 24-48 hours for < 10 accounts, 3-5 days for larger requests

Example: Enable Account Rotation

curl --request POST \
  --url 'https://api.captaindata.com/v4/actions/linkedin-extract-people/run/live' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --header 'X-API-Key: <your-api-key>' \
  --data '{
    "identity_mode": "auto"
  }'

This automatically distributes the load across all available accounts for optimal performance.

Pricing

• LinkedIn Accounts: $70/month per account
• Sales Navigator Accounts: $125/month per account

These accounts are provisioned through third-party accredited services and fully managed by Captain Data. Direct access is not provided.

Option 3: Managed Identities

Use Captain Data’s managed account pool with no setup required.

When to Use

• Hassle-free automation - No account management needed
• Quick setup - Start immediately without configuration
• Cost-effective for small operations - Pay per use
• Testing and development - No account setup required

Setup

Simply use identity_mode: "managed" in your API calls:

{
  "identity_mode": "managed",
  "parameters": {}
}

Benefits

• No account setup - Works immediately
• Automatic load distribution - Optimal performance
• No restrictions - Avoid rate limits and account issues
• Simplified workflow - Focus on business logic

Limitations

• Cost: 1.5x standard credit cost
• Not available for all actions - Some require specific accounts
• No personal account attribution - Can’t use your own accounts

Choosing the Right Option

Use this decision guide to select the best approach for your use case:

Decision Tree

1. Do you need user-specific actions?

   Yes → Use Option 1 (Sync Your Users’)

   User-specific actions include:

   • Sending messages, invitations, InMails
   • Extracting users’ own profile viewers
   • Accessing users’ personal connections
   • Account-specific data extraction
2. Do you need dedicated bandwidth?

   Yes → Use Option 2 (Rent Accounts)

   Dedicated bandwidth scenarios:

   • Guaranteed capacity for large operations
   • B2B services requiring consistent performance
   • Professional data enrichment services
   • Predictable costs for high-volume processing
3. Do you want hassle-free automation?

   Yes → Use Option 3 (Managed Identities)

   Perfect for:

   • Any volume (small to large scale)
   • Quick testing and development
   • Pay-per-use scenarios
   • No account management overhead

Quick Comparison by Use Case

Use Case	Recommended Option	Why
User Outreach	Option 1	Users need their personal accounts for messaging
High-Volume Processing	Option 3	Great for any volume, hassle-free
Dedicated Bandwidth	Option 2	Guaranteed capacity, consistent performance
Data Enrichment	Option 3	Flexible volume, no account management
Testing/Development	Option 3	Quick setup, works at any scale
B2B Services	Option 2	Dedicated accounts for consistent service
Small Automation	Option 3	Cost-effective, no setup fees

Cost Considerations

• Option 1: Standard credit cost + user setup overhead
• Option 2: $70-125/month per account + standard credits
• Option 3: 1.5× standard credit cost, no setup fees

Account Management & Support

Invalid Account Handling

For rented accounts, Captain Data provides:

• 24-hour resolution for invalid accounts
• Automatic replacement when needed
• Proactive monitoring to prevent issues

Getting Help

• Email: [e-mail]
• Platform: Contact us directly through the Captain Data app
• Documentation: See Identity Modes for technical details