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How to Use Pipedrive Smart Contact Data

? Overview

Smart Contact Data is a feature in Pipedrive that provides valuable insights about your contacts — such as company information, job titles, social profiles, and more — without leaving your CRM. It helps salespeople qualify leads faster and personalize outreach more effectively.


? What is Smart Contact Data?

Smart Contact Data pulls publicly available online information about a contact or organization using their email address or domain. The data may include:

  • Job title and company name
  • Social media profiles (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
  • Company location and size
  • Website and phone number

This allows you to:

  • Enrich contact records with relevant data
  • Save time on manual research
  • Improve your outreach with personalized messages

?️ Requirements

RequirementDescription
PlanAvailable on Advanced, Professional, and Enterprise plans
PermissionsUsers must have access to the Smart Contact Data feature
Data SourceWorks best when contacts have a valid email domain

? How to Use Smart Contact Data

Step 1: Open a Contact or Organization

  • Navigate to Contacts > People or Organizations
  • Click to open a specific contact or company profile

Step 2: Click “Smart Contact Data”

  • On the right-hand panel, click the Smart Contact Data icon or section
  • Pipedrive will automatically search for public information based on the contact’s email or domain

Step 3: Review the Data

Pipedrive may display:

  • Social links (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
  • Job title
  • Website
  • Company size and industry
  • Headquarters location

Step 4: Add or Update Information

You can:

  • Click to add selected data to the contact/organization profile
  • Use it to update missing fields (job title, website, etc.)
  • Link to social media profiles for easy research

? Tips for Using Smart Contact Data Effectively

  • Use this feature right after adding a new lead to quickly enrich their profile
  • Combine with email templates to personalize your outreach based on title, industry, or company
  • Save time by avoiding manual LinkedIn or Google searches
  • Prioritize leads with verified data for faster follow-up

? Data Privacy & Compliance

  • Smart Contact Data only pulls publicly available information
  • Ensure your outreach complies with GDPR and email marketing regulations
  • Do not misuse or sell enriched data without consent

⚠️ Troubleshooting

IssueSolution
No data foundEnsure contact has a valid email or domain
Data looks outdatedUpdate manually or verify from original sources
Smart Contact Data not visibleCheck if your plan includes it; contact your admin

✅ Summary

FeatureBenefit
Smart Contact DataEnriches leads with public info
Auto-updated profilesSaves manual research time
Personalized outreachImproves engagement and conversion