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

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Three Options Overview

OptionDescriptionCostBest ForSetup Required
Sync Your Users’Connect your users’ LinkedIn accountsStandard creditsUser-specific outreach, personal accountsChrome Extension + user setup
Rent AccountsUse Edges’s rented LinkedIn accounts$70-125/month per accountHigh-volume operations, no user accountsRequest through Edges
Managed IdentitiesUse Edges’s managed account pool1.5x standard creditsHassle-free automation, no account managementJust set identity_mode: "managed"

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Option 1: Sync Your Users’ LinkedIn Accounts

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

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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

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Setup Process

  1. Choose connection method:
  2. Your users connect their LinkedIn accounts through the chosen method
  3. Use identity_mode: "direct" with your users’ account IDs

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Limitations

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

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Option 2: Rent LinkedIn Accounts

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

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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

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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 support@edges.run
Use your own email for the request—we cannot provide accounts without email confirmation.

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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

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Example: Enable Account Rotation

curl --request POST \
  --url 'https://api.edges.run/v1/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.

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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 Edges. Direct access is not provided.

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Option 3: Managed Identities

Use Edges’s managed account pool with no setup required.

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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

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Setup

Simply use identity_mode: "managed" in your API calls: 
{
  "identity_mode": "managed",
  "parameters": {}
}

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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

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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

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Choosing the Right Option

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

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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

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Quick Comparison by Use Case

Use CaseRecommended OptionWhy
User OutreachOption 1Users need their personal accounts for messaging
High-Volume ProcessingOption 3Great for any volume, hassle-free
Dedicated BandwidthOption 2Guaranteed capacity, consistent performance
Data EnrichmentOption 3Flexible volume, no account management
Testing/DevelopmentOption 3Quick setup, works at any scale
B2B ServicesOption 2Dedicated accounts for consistent service
Small AutomationOption 3Cost-effective, no setup fees

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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

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Account Management & Support

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Invalid Account Handling

For rented accounts, Edges provides:
  • 24-hour resolution for invalid accounts
  • Automatic replacement when needed
  • Proactive monitoring to prevent issues

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