Install: Add ContactLink Pro from Chrome extension store
Access: Navigate to a LinkedIn profile and click the ContactLink icon in your browser toolbar
First Steps: The sidepanel opens on the right - start by saving your first contact
Your First Contact (2 minutes)
Go to any LinkedIn profile page
Click the ContactLink icon in your browser toolbar
Click "Add Contact" in the sidepanel
Review auto-captured information (name, title, company)
Add a note about how you know them or why they're important
Click "Save Contact"
Your First Manual Group (2 minutes)
In the sidepanel, click the "Groups" tab
Click "+"
Choose "Manual Group" for direct control
Name it descriptively (e.g., "Q1 Job Search - Target Companies")
Add contacts by selecting them and clicking "Assign to Groups"
Save the group
Your First Smart Group (3 minutes) [Pro version]
In the sidepanel, click the "Groups" tab
Click "+"
Choose "Smart Group" for automatic organization
Name it descriptively (e.g., "Follow-ups Due This Week")
Set up rules based on criteria like:
Follow-up date: Contacts with follow-ups in the next 7 days
Last contact: Contacts not contacted in 30+ days
Tags: Contacts with specific tags like "prospect" or "client"`
Save the group - it will automatically populate with matching contacts
Smart Groups & Automation
Overdue contacts: Automatically shows contacts you haven't followed up with
Due soon: Contacts with follow-ups scheduled in the next week
Recent additions: Newly added contacts for review
Custom rules: Create smart groups based on tags, companies, or interaction dates
Data Management
Export/Import: Full data backup JSON format
Search operators: Use advanced search with filters and boolean logic
Keyboard Shortcuts
K - Open keyboard help
Data Issues
Add Contact errors: If you encounter errors when adding contacts, try reloading the LinkedIn page
Missing contacts: Check if they're filtered out, try clearing search
Sync problems: Export data as backup, reimport if needed