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Install the Shield Chrome Extension manually and connect your profile

A guide to install the Shield extension manually

Updated today

While our Chrome extension is temporarily unavailable on the Chrome Web Store, you can still install it manually and start using Shield right away.

This guide will walk you through:


1 - How to install the extension manually

Follow these steps to install the extension on your browser:

  1. Download the extension ZIP file from this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ljODo91YWoAZOuH7o9J_f3tw0vH1XLd/view

  2. Unzip the file on your computer

  3. Open Chrome and go to: chrome://extensions

  4. Turn on Developer mode (top-right corner)

  5. Click “Load unpacked”

  6. Select the unzipped extension folder

💡 After a few seconds, the Shield extension should open automatically.

Watch the full step-by-step video guide:
👉 https://www.loom.com/share/809458c907b74da6a3003a01d68732be


Step 2: Connect your LinkedIn profile

  1. Make sure you're logged into your LinkedIn account in Chrome

  2. Copy your personal Shield token

    • You can find it in your welcome email from Shield, or

    • On the People page inside Shield
      *If you don’t see the People page, you might not have the required admin or owner permissions.

  3. Paste the token into the extension

  4. Click “Connect Profile”

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