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How do I exclude specific people (blacklist) from my search results?

How to Exclude People from Results

How to Exclude People from Results

Step 1: Access People Search 0:01

  • Open the platform.

  • Navigate to the People Search section.

Step 2: Use People Search Filter 0:25

  • Locate the People Search Filter.

  • Find the bulk include and exclude options.

Step 3: Prepare Your Blacklist 0:40

  • If you have a CSV file with LinkedIn URLs of targeted people, copy the URLs.

  • Paste the URLs into the exclude section of the People Search Filter.

Step 4: Create an Exclusion List 1:03

  • After pasting the URLs, click on 'Save and Search'.

  • Select all the people shown in the results.

  • Apply selection and create a new list named 'People Exclusion List'.

Step 5: Exclude the List in Future Searches 1:15

  • For future searches, go back to the People Search.

  • Use the option to include/exclude lists.

  • Select the 'People Exclusion List' to ensure these individuals are not included in your results.

Step 6: Use Enrichment Hub for Larger Lists 1:47

  • If you have more than 10,000 people, go to the Enrichment Hub.

  • Click on 'New Enrichment' and select 'Full People Enrichment'.

  • Upload your CSV file (note the current limit is 10,000 records).

Step 7: Future Email Enrichment Feature 2:03

  • Be aware that an email enrichment feature will be available soon for identifying people using first name, last name, and domain.

Step 8: Manage Large Lists Efficiently 2:33

  • For very large lists (e.g., 100,000 people), repeat the process:

    • Add the first 10,000 to the exclusion list.

    • Continue adding the next batches of 10,000 until all are included.

Step 9: Finalize Your Exclusion List 3:02

  • After completing the process, you will have a comprehensive exclusion list.

  • This list can be used for future searches to streamline your results.

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