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# Connect a New Linkedin Account

Add a Linkedin account to Big Brain

1. Install [EditThisCookie](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/editthiscookie/fngmhnnpilhplaeedifhccceomclgfbg?hl=en) Chrome Extension
2. [Login](https://big-brain.co) to Big Brain
3. Navigate to the [Accounts](https://www.big-brain.co/app/linkedin-outreach#accounts) tab of the Linkedin Outreach app. 
4. Select "Connect a New Account"
5. Fill in the name, account type, email and password associated with the account you are connecting
6. Open Linkedin in a new tab. 
7. Use the EditThisCookie extension to get the li\_at cookie from this tab and paste it in the Session Cookie field. This establishes a connection with your account. 

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8. Submit the form.

| Field                   | Description                                               |
| ----------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| Linkedin Account Name\* | The name associated with your account                     |
| Username\*              | The email address / username associated with your account |
| Password\*              | The password associated with your account.                |
| Session Cookie\*        | li\_at token used to connect to your Linkedin account.    |

\*Required field

{% hint style="info" %}
It can take up to 5 minutes to connect a Linkedin account after submitting.
{% endhint %}

After your account has been connected, the account information will be displayed in the Big Brain accounts section.

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