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Find Prospects Using Snov.io Database Search

Learn how to use Snov.io's Database Search to identify, save, + export highly targeted prospects based on your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).

Find Prospects Using Snov.io Database Search
Dec 9, 2025

Snov.io is a great research to find leads and their contact info. Snov uses the LinkedIn database to search and filter for prospects and then has it's own database of email addresses that it can search to find contacts. Here's how you can use it to build your own lead list.

1. Define Your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)

  1. Identify the characteristics of your target audience, such as:
    1. Location: e.g., United States
    2. Industry: e.g., Computer Software
    3. Company Size: e.g., 51-200 employees
    4. Role/Job Title: e.g., Data Analyst
  2. Refer to your ICP to create specific search filters.

2. Access the Database Search Tool

  1. Log in to your Snov.io account.
  2. Navigate to the Finder section in the top menu.
  3. Select Database Search.
Screenshot of the Snov.io interface on the "Finder" tab. The left sidebar includes options such as "Database Search," "Email Search," and "Domain Search." The main section displays search filters, with "Job title" populated with "Project Manager," "Administrator," and "Operations Manager." Additional fields for location, industry, skills, and company location are visible. On the right, a "Saved searches" panel is displayed with no saved searches, but a recent search timestamped "25 Nov, 7:14 PM" is listed below. At the bottom are "Search" and "Reset filters" buttons.

3. Choose Prospect or Company Search

  1. Prospects Tab: To find individuals (e.g., Data Analysts).
  2. Companies Tab: To find businesses matching your ICP.

4. Apply Search Filters

  1. Set Include Filters (e.g., job title, skills, industry).
  2. Set Exclude Filters (e.g., irrelevant industries or roles).
  3. You can add up to 10 parameters per filter for precise targeting.
  4. Click Search to see results.

5. Review Search Results

  1. The results will show:
    1. Name, Job Title, Company Name
    2. Email addresses and LinkedIn profiles are available after saving.
Screenshot of a prospect search in Snov.io showing "Prospects found: 10,000." On the left, a selection menu allows choosing between "All on page" or "All search results (10,000)" with advanced settings to specify the "Number of prospects to select," limit "Max prospects per company," and skip previously saved prospects. On the right, a table lists company names (e.g., Worldwide Clinical Trials and Luxoft), locations, and email options labeled "Click Add to list to initiate email search." Each row has an "Add to list" button. Navigation for multiple pages is visible at the bottom.

6. Save Prospects to Your List

  1. Option 1: Save Selected
    1. Manually check prospects you want to save.
    2. Click Add to List.
  2. Option 2: Save All on Page
    1. Save 50 prospects at a time by clicking the checkbox in the top-right corner.
    2. Select All on Page and click Add to List.
  3. Option 3: Save All Results
    1. Save all found prospects by selecting All Search Results.
Screenshot of the "Continue where you left off" section in Snov.io, displaying saved and recent searches. Under "Saved searches," there is one labeled "Prospects" with a timestamp of 1 minute ago and an "Open details" link. Under "Recent searches," there is one dated "26 Nov, 10:53 AM," also timestamped 1 minute ago, with options to "Open details" or "Save." A chat icon is visible in the bottom-right corner.

7. Customize Bulk-Saving Settings

  1. Set Total Number of Prospects: Choose how many prospects to save.
  2. Max Prospects per Company: Limit the number of prospects from one company.
  3. Skip Previously Saved: Avoid duplicates by enabling this option.

8. Export Your List

  1. Go to the Lists section in your dashboard.
  2. Select your saved list and export it as a CSV file for use in campaigns.

9. Additional Tips:

  1. Save Your Search Filters: Save your current search for future use under Saved Searches.
  2. Check FAQs: Review credits and limits for your plan before proceeding.
  3. Upgrade for Bulk Options: If you need advanced bulk-saving, consider upgrading to a premium plan.

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