How to use the Orbit Chrome extension on LinkedIn
The Orbit Chrome extension turns any LinkedIn profile into a saved contact with one click. Install it, open a profile, hit save, and Orbit pulls the name, headline, company, and profile link into a new or existing contact. Tag and add a note at the point of save so the context is there before you forget why you saved them.
How do I install the Orbit Chrome extension?
Setup takes under a minute and connects to the workspace you are already signed into.
- 1Open the Chrome Web Store and search for the Orbit extension, or grab the install link from your Orbit settings under Integrations.
- 2Click Add to Chrome and confirm. Pin it to your toolbar so the orbit icon is always one click away.
- 3Click the icon and sign in with the same account you use at app.inorbit.one. The extension connects to your active workspace.
- 4If you run multiple workspaces, pick which one new contacts should save into. You can switch it any time from the extension.
What gets pulled automatically when you save?
Open any LinkedIn profile, click the orbit icon, and a small panel pops over the page. It reads what is on screen: full name, current headline, company, location, and the profile URL. Hit save and that becomes a contact in Orbit, or merges into an existing one if the person is already in your CRM.
You are not just bookmarking a link. You are starting a real contact database entry with a timeline, ready for notes, tasks, and deals.
The extension never posts, messages, or connects on your behalf. It reads the public profile and saves it. That is the whole job.
Pro tips
- Tag at the point of save. The panel lets you add tags before the contact exists. "conference", "warm intro", "follow up Q3" the moment you save means your smart views stay useful with zero cleanup later.
- Add a one-line note in the same panel: where you met, what they said, why they matter. Future you will not remember, and the timeline will.
- It works on Sales Navigator profiles too, not just standard LinkedIn. Same one-click save, same fields pulled.
- Saving someone from LinkedIn is also how you feed Ivy, the lead-research agent. Once they are in Orbit, Ivy can enrich the contact when you ask.
- If a profile is missing a field, save anyway and fill the gap later. A partial contact beats a name you forget by Friday.
The best CRM habit is the one that happens in the moment. One click while you are already on the profile beats a tab you swear you will get to.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I save a LinkedIn profile to Orbit?+
Install the Orbit Chrome extension, open the LinkedIn profile, and click the orbit icon in your toolbar. A panel pops up with the name, headline, and company already filled in. Add a tag or note if you want, then click Save. The person is now a contact in Orbit.
Does the Orbit Chrome extension work on Sales Navigator?+
Yes. The extension saves profiles from both standard LinkedIn and Sales Navigator with the same one-click flow. It reads the fields on the page and pulls them into a contact, so your prospecting on Sales Nav lands straight in your CRM.
What information does the extension pull from a profile?+
It captures the full name, current headline, company, location, and the LinkedIn profile URL. You can add your own tags and a note before saving. It does not message, connect, or post anything for you. It only reads the public profile and saves it.
Is the Chrome extension free on Orbit?+
The Chrome extension is available to use with Orbit. Note that ongoing LinkedIn sync that keeps contacts updated automatically is part of the upcoming Pro plan. The one-click save from the extension is the manual flow, which is the right starting point for most solo users.
Can I tag a contact while saving them from LinkedIn?+
Yes, and you should. The save panel lets you add tags and a quick note before the contact is created. Tagging in the moment keeps your smart views accurate and saves you a cleanup pass later. It is the single best habit for keeping a tidy CRM.
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