How to Find an Email Address (for free) with Apollo

Finding the right email addresses can make or break your outreach campaign. You know the drill — you've got a list of perfect prospects, but without their contact info, they might as well be on another planet.

Email marketing is still 40x more effective than Twitter or Facebook. But here's the catch: traditional methods of finding emails — scrolling through LinkedIn, guessing formats, or using outdated tools — waste precious hours that could be spent actually selling.

And, as prospecting continues to evolve, simply finding email addresses is no longer enough.

Modern sales teams are increasingly embedding AI into prioritization, sequencing, and outreach workflows. Insights shared by Apollo reflect this shift and are echoed across the wider market in G2’s industry report on AI Sales Intelligence in Prospecting, which highlights how data readiness and workflow-native execution determine whether AI meaningfully improves pipeline performance.

The takeaway? Prospecting tools must go beyond static data and operate inside the workflows where revenue teams actually work.

That's where Apollo comes in. We've built the most comprehensive B2B database on the market with over 210 million verified contacts across 35 million companies.

In this guide, we'll show you exactly how to use Apollo's email finder to track down the contacts you need, verify they're accurate, and start meaningful conversations — all without spending a dime to get started.

What is Apollo's email finder?

Apollo's email finder isn't just another tool — it's your command center for prospecting.

It combines a massive, verified B2B database with a slick Chrome Extension that works right on LinkedIn. Think of it as the smartest, fastest research assistant you've ever had, built to eliminate guesswork and fill your pipeline with contacts that actually convert.

Find verified email addresses and contact details in Apollo's database

The most straightforward way you can find an email address in Apollo is by prospecting in our Searcher. Navigate to Search on the top navigation bar.

On the left side, you'll see your filters bar, your ultimate hub for granular and advanced filtering. Here, you can search by 200+ specific data attributes such as a person's name, a company name, job title, employees by department, revenue and funding, persona, location and more.

If you know the name of the specific person you'd like an email address for, it's as simple as typing their name in the Name & Email field and hitting Enter.

If you don’t have the names of the specific contacts you'd like emails for, you can search by any of the advanced filters.

Want to find email address for contacts in Chicago working in computer and network security companies with less than 100 employees? Looking to contact prospects who are project managers using Google Analytics or AWS in Series B funding? Maybe you just want to contact local companies looking to hire software developers? All of this is possible with our granular searcher.

Gather their business email addresses directly and/or add these newly found prospects into a sales sequence straight from the searcher.

Find email addresses with Apollo's free Chrome extension

You can also find verified email addresses with a simple install of the Apollo Chrome Extension.

The Apollo Chrome Extension allows you to prospect on LinkedIn like never before. You can target qualified prospects, acquire their email addresses and phone numbers, AND automate your engagement with them, all within a single LinkedIn window.

With other email search tools, sales reps were hopping back and forth between LinkedIn and sales engagement platforms, their search engine, and their CRMs, trying to find reliable contact info and conduct an outreach campaign.

All of those clicks and platform switches really start to chip away at valuable time...

But now your SDRs can find someone's email address and put it into action without ever leaving their LinkedIn screen. All it takes is a few clicks of a button.

To go to the Chrome Web Store and install our free Chrome Extension, visit this link.

Once it's downloaded, head to LinkedIn to start tracking down those emails. Navigate to either a list of relevant leads you want to prospect, or head to an individual LinkedIn profile and use the blue Apollo icon to open a sidebar with actions to take based on the page you are on (as shown in the image above!).

Note: You can drag the Apollo icon to any part of the page if you would like to reposition where the window opens.

When it comes to finding the right email address, Apollo works for you. Email search tools like Apollo Chrome Extension don't require you to completely change your sales process, they integrate and improve the sales process that sales reps already have in place.

For a more in-depth walkthrough of using the Apollo browser extension, watch this tutorial.

Apollo's email verification and accuracy rates

Finding an email is one thing. Finding one that doesn't bounce is another.

That's why we're obsessed with data quality. Apollo's built-in verification process is constantly running, checking emails for deliverability so you don't have to. With a 91% accuracy rate, you can spend less time cleaning your lists and more time having conversations. We protect your sender reputation and make sure your message actually lands in the inbox.

Apollo email finder pricing and free plan limits

You can start using Apollo's email finder for free. Our free plan gives you a generous number of email credits every month so you can find the contacts you need to hit your goals.

When you're ready to scale up your prospecting with more advanced features like buying intent data and AI-powered outreach, we have paid plans that grow with you. No hidden fees, no surprises — just powerful tools that fit your budget.

Start finding verified emails with Apollo

Stop wasting time switching between tabs and guessing email formats.

With Apollo, you have everything you need to find, verify, and engage your ideal customers in one place. Get started with your free Apollo account and start building a pipeline that actually closes.

Frequently asked questions about Apollo email finder

Is Apollo email finder free?

Yes, it is. Apollo offers a free plan that includes a monthly allowance of email credits for finding and verifying contact information. It's a great way to get started and see the power of the platform for yourself.

Does Apollo verify email addresses automatically?

Absolutely. Every email address you request in Apollo goes through our multi-step verification process in real-time. This ensures you get the most accurate, deliverable data and helps protect your sender reputation.

Can Apollo find personal email addresses or just business emails?

Apollo is designed for B2B sales and focuses on providing verified business email addresses. Our database is optimized to find the professional contact information you need to connect with decision-makers at their place of work.

How many email searches can I do per month on the free plan?

Our free plan is one of the most generous on the market. You get a fresh batch of email credits every month to find new contacts. For the most up-to-date numbers, you can check our pricing page, but it's more than enough to get you started and land some meetings.