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The Sendspark LinkedIn extension lets you record and insert personalized video messages directly into LinkedIn Direct Messages, InMail, and Sales Navigator. Install the Sendspark Chrome Extension, click the Sendspark icon in your LinkedIn compose window, record your video, then insert it — recipients see a clickable thumbnail preview that opens the full video.

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Key takeaways

  • The integration requires the Sendspark Chrome Extension and a Chrome browser.
  • It works in LinkedIn Direct Messages, InMail, and Sales Navigator.
  • Record (or request) a video, preview it, optionally edit the landing page, then insert it as a share link.
  • In Sales Navigator and Recruiter, thumbnails display only for 1st-degree connections or people who’ve accepted your InMail.
The Sendspark LinkedIn Extension is designed to help you send video messages in LinkedIn with lightning speed. With the LinkedIn extension, you can…
  • Record videos of yourself or your screen
  • Preview (and re-record) your videos
  • Insert videos into LinkedIn Direct Messages,InMail, and Sales Navigator
  • Receive real-time notifications when recipients engage with your videos

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Before you get started:

Please install the Sendspark Chrome Extension to use the LinkedIn integration. As long as you have the Chrome Extension installed, you’ll automatically be able to access Sendspark from LinkedIn. Install Chrome Extension

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1. Click the Sendspark Icon in LinkedIn

Create a new message in LinkedIn. You’ll see the Sendspark logo appear in the options at the bottom of your compose window. You’ll see this in Direct Messages, Sales Navigator, and InMail. LinkedIn compose window with Sendspark logo icon visible at bottom Note: you must have the Sendspark chrome extension installed and be using a Chrome browser to see the Sendspark icon.

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2. Record a New Video

Click Record new video. This will launch the Sendspark Chrome Extension, so you can record a video of yourself or your screen. Alternatively, you can choose to request a video, meet live, send a calendar scheduling link, insert your last recording, or view your video library on Sendspark. Sendspark dropdown menu showing Record new video and other options

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3. Complete Recording

To end your video, click the Sendspark Chrome Extension icon on the top right of your browser. Sendspark Chrome Extension icon location in browser top right corner This will complete your video recording, and launch a modal for you to preview your video before sharing. Video preview modal with playback controls and sharing options displayed

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4. (Optional) Edit Video Page in Sendspark

You can customize your video before sharing it by clicking Edit Page / Thumbnail. Edit Page Thumbnail button in Sendspark video preview interface This will open your video in a new window, where you can edit the video landing page. Note: When you edit the page, you’ll leave LinkedIn and go to Sendspark. Now, instead of inserting your video in LinkedIn messages, you’ll need to copy and paste your video into LinkedIn If you want to instantly add a title, message, or call-to-action to your video without typing, make sure to create a template.

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5. Insert Your Video in LinkedIn

Click Insert Video to place your video in your LinkedIn message. Insert Video button in the video preview modal confirmation screen This will automatically add a Sendspark video share link to your LinkedIn. Your recipients will see an image preview of your video, and be able to click to watch the full video. LinkedIn message with Sendspark video thumbnail preview and play button **Note:**when using LinkedIn Sales Navigator or Recruiter, it LOOKS like video previews are not showing up for your viewers. But, in fact, video thumbnails DO show for viewers as long as they are 1st degree connections or have accepted your InMail. Here is a video with more information.

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Happy Recording!

That’s it! Shoot us a message if you need help or have any feedback on the integration.

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Frequently asked questions

You need the Sendspark Chrome Extension installed and you must be using a Chrome browser. Once it’s installed, the Sendspark icon appears automatically in your LinkedIn compose window.
You’ll see the Sendspark icon and can insert videos in LinkedIn Direct Messages, InMail, and Sales Navigator.
In Sales Navigator and Recruiter it can look like thumbnails aren’t appearing, but they do show for viewers who are 1st-degree connections or who have accepted your InMail.
Editing the page opens your video in a new Sendspark window and takes you out of LinkedIn. From there you’ll copy and paste your video into LinkedIn rather than inserting it directly.
Yes. From the Sendspark dropdown you can also request a video, meet live, send a calendar scheduling link, insert your last recording, or open your video library.
Updated July 2026.