This might be the shortest article you’ll read today. Seriously, stop scrolling and start finding those emails — it’s that easy.
All you need is a LinkedIn account, which you probably already have. We’re skipping the fluff and giving you just one method because it works, and it works well.
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already checked the “Contact Info” section on your LinkedIn profile and found nothing.
Use an email finder
We suggest using an email finder. There are plenty of tools out there, and we’ve got full guides reviewing each one if you’re curious.
But for now, we’re recommending just one because:
- It’s free
- Verifies emails in real-time
- Helps lower your bounce rate
- Install the Wiza Chrome extension. It integrates directly with LinkedIn, making it easy to get started.
- Go to the LinkedIn profile of the person you’re trying to contact and click the “Find email & phone” button that appears.
- Wiza shows the email and phone number on the right side of the LinkedIn profile. Once you see the details, you can add the contact to a list in Wiza. This makes it easy to organize contacts and download their info in bulk for outreach.
Is it legal to use email finders for cold outreach?
The short answer? Yes. But you need to follow the rules.
Cold outreach is legal in most places, but privacy laws like GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and CCPA set guidelines you must follow:
- Provide an easy way for them to unsubscribe or opt out of future communications.
- Only reach out with messages that align with their role or interests.
If done thoughtfully and ethically, cold outreach is an effective way to build meaningful connections.
When we needed to find verified emails for our cold outreach campaign, we started by identifying the LinkedIn profiles of people we wanted to reach – primarily decision-makers and key contacts in specific industries using Wiza.
If you’re using the tool, you can set filters and search for profiles outside of LinkedIn.
Read our guide: How to source candidate profiles on LinkedIn like a pro
Setting up the campaign took about 30 minutes, and sending emails to all candidates could be done instantly. (Just remember to warm up your inbox beforehand.)
Our process took slightly longer because we created customized Loom videos for each prospect, adding a personal touch to our outreach.
What else worked
We didn’t stop at finding emails. To make our outreach more effective, we:
- Engaged on LinkedIn first. For key prospects, we liked or commented on their posts to build familiarity before sending a connection request or email.
- Tracked opens and clicks. By integrating Wiza’s data with our CRM, we could monitor which prospects opened emails and followed links, helping us prioritize follow-ups.
We successfully reached CEOs and Founders and secured four sales calls within two weeks.
Now it’s over to you. The next email you send could be the one that opens the door to your next big opportunity.
Commonly asked questions
How to find the email address of someone?
You can check the “Contact Info” section of their LinkedIn profile if they’ve shared their email. If not, tools like Wiza or Hunter can extract and verify their email address directly from LinkedIn profiles.
How to find someone’s contact info on LinkedIn?
Visit their LinkedIn profile and click the “Contact Info” button below their profile picture. If they haven’t shared contact details, you can use an email finder tool to pull verified contact info, including email addresses and phone numbers.
Are LinkedIn emails private?
Yes, LinkedIn emails are private by default. Users can choose to share their email addresses in the “Contact Info” section of their profile, but it’s not mandatory. If the email isn’t visible, you’ll need to use a tool or request the email directly from the person via LinkedIn message.
How to find hidden email accounts?
“Hidden” email addresses aren’t visible on profiles but can often be sourced from email finder extensions, which extract and verify emails associated with LinkedIn profiles.
