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LinkedIn Auto Connect

The LinkedIn Auto Connect automation simplifies expanding your LinkedIn network by sending personalized connection requests automatically. Perfect for founders, sales managers, and marketers, it offers Google Sheets/CSV integration, scheduling, and flexible execution on cloud or desktop. Save time, boost engagement, and efficiently grow your professional network with TexAu’s powerful automation tool.

LinkedIn Auto Connect

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    Overview

    The LinkedIn Auto Connect automation helps professionals streamline their networking efforts by automatically sending personalized connection requests on LinkedIn. This tool is perfect for founders, sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers who want to efficiently expand their LinkedIn network with targeted outreach. TexAu enables seamless automation with features like Google Sheets/CSV integration, scheduling, and cloud or desktop execution.

    Step 1: Log in to TexAu and Connect LinkedIn

    • Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com.
    • Go to Accounts and connect your LinkedIn account. You can choose one of these methods:
      • Share via Magic Link: Share the link, copy it to your browser, and follow the steps to integrate your LinkedIn account securely.
      • Add Account: Sync cookies and browser data with TexAu for seamless integration.

    Tip: Use Magic Link for an easy and secure connection.

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    Step 2: Choose Cloud or Desktop Execution

    • Decide how you want to run the automation:
      • Cloud Mode: Automates tasks on TexAu’s servers with built-in proxies. You can add custom proxies via Settings > Preferences > Proxies.
      • Desktop Mode: Runs automation on your local device using your IP address.

    Tip: Desktop mode saves cloud runtime credits and gives more control over the process.

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    Step 3: Search for the Particular LinkedIn Automation

    • Navigate to the Automation Store on TexAu.
    • Use the search bar to find LinkedIn Auto Connect automation.
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    Step 4: Select Your Input Source

    Define the input source to specify LinkedIn profiles for the LinkedIn Auto Connect automation. TexAu provides multiple options to suit the needs of founders, sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers. Here's how to configure each:

    Manually Enter a Single Input

    1. This option is perfect for sending a connection request to a specific LinkedIn profile. Here’s how to use it:

      • Profile URL: Enter the LinkedIn profile URL where the connection request will be sent.
      • Message (Optional): Customize a message to accompany the connection request.
        • Personalize messages with tags such as First Name, Last Name, or Full Name.
        • Alternatively, click Insert AI Template to use predefined LinkedIn AI templates such as LinkedIn AI Message or Sales Navigator AI InMail.
      • This method is ideal for targeted outreach to individual profiles.

      Use Google Sheets for Bulk Input

      If you want to send connection requests to multiple LinkedIn profiles, integrating Google Sheets is a highly efficient choice. Follow these steps:

      1. Connect Your Google Account
        • Click Select Google Account to choose your Google account or click Add New Google Sheet Account (you can add multiple Google accounts).
      2. Select the Spreadsheet
        • Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn profile URLs.
        • Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing LinkedIn profile URLs.
      3. Adjust Processing Options
        • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define the number of rows to scrape from the sheet.
        • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip at the beginning of the sheet.
      4. Provide Input Details
        • Profile URL: Specify LinkedIn profile URLs in the selected Google Sheet.
        • Message (Optional): Customize a message to accompany the connection requests.
          • Personalize messages with tags such as First Name, Last Name, or Full Name.
          • Alternatively, click Insert AI Template to use predefined LinkedIn AI templates such as LinkedIn AI Message or Sales Navigator AI InMail.
      5. Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation if no advanced settings are needed.
    • Optional Advanced Feature:

    • Loop Mode: Enable Loop Mode to re-process the Google Sheet from the beginning once all rows are completed. This is useful for tasks that require recurring updates.

    • Watch Row (Optional)

    Watch Row feature automates workflow execution when new rows appear in Google Sheets. It ensures updates are processed without the need for manual execution.

    Customize Watch Row by selecting a scan frequency and setting an execution time frame.

    Watch Row Schedule

    • None
    • Scheduling Intervals (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour)
    • One-Time Execution
    • Daily Execution
    • Weekly Recurrence (e.g., every Wednesday and Saturday)
    • Monthly Specific Dates (e.g., 5th and 25th)
    • Custom Fixed Dates (e.g., May 22)

    By default, TexAu checks for new rows every 15 minutes and runs for five days unless changed.

    With Watch Row, you can automate and optimize workflow execution based on real-time data.

    Process a CSV File

    1. For those who prefer working with a static file, TexAu supports CSV uploads. Here’s how to use this option:

      1. Upload the File
        • Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing LinkedIn profile URLs.
        • Once uploaded, TexAu will display the file name and provide a content preview.
      2. Configure Processing Settings
        • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Specify the number of rows to scrape from the CSV file.
        • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Define rows to skip at the beginning of the file.
      3. Provide Input Details
        • Profile URL: Specify LinkedIn profile URLs in the uploaded CSV file.
        • Message (Optional): Customize a message to accompany the connection requests.
          • Personalize messages with tags such as First Name, Last Name, or Full Name.
          • Alternatively, click Insert AI Template to use predefined LinkedIn AI templates such as LinkedIn AI Message or Sales Navigator AI InMail.
      4. Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation if advanced configurations like scheduling are not required.

      Optional: Advanced Feature - Loop Mode

      For tasks that require regular updates, enable Loop Mode. This feature reprocesses the Google Sheet from the beginning once all rows are completed, making it ideal for recurring tasks.

    Tip: Use Google Sheets for dynamic or frequently updated lists of LinkedIn profiles, and CSV files for static data that doesn’t change often.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Display the CSV upload feature, file preview, and options to configure rows to process or skip.

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    Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

    Use TexAu’s scheduling feature to run the automation at specific times. Click Schedule to set up the frequency:

    • None: Run the automation immediately.
    • At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 8 hours or daily).
    • Once
    • Every Day
    • On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday and Friday).
    • On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th).
    • On Specific Dates (e.g., January 20).

    Tip: Scheduling automations ensures your networking efforts are consistent and well-timed.

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    Step 6: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

    Avoid detection and simulate human-like activity by setting an iteration delay. Choose minimum and maximum time intervals to add randomness between actions. This makes your activity look natural and reduces the chance of being flagged.

    • Minimum Delay: Enter the shortest interval (e.g., 10 seconds).
    • Maximum Delay: Enter the longest interval (e.g., 20 seconds).

    Tip: Random delays keep your automation safe and reliable.

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    Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

    Choose how to save and manage the extracted company insights. TexAu offers the following options:

    • Append (Default): Adds new results to the end of existing data, merging them into a single CSV file.
    • Split: Saves new results as separate CSV files for each automation run.
    • Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest results, ideal for tracking changes over time.
    • Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate (Default) to remove duplicate rows for clean, organized data.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Output Mode screen, highlighting Append, Split, Overwrite, and Deduplicate options.

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    Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

    Once the automation is complete, go to the Data Store in TexAu. Locate the LinkedIn Auto Connect automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

    The exported file will include LinkedIn Profile URLs, timestamps, and connection status for reporting and tracking.

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    The LinkedIn Auto Connect automation simplifies the process of building a professional network on LinkedIn. With scheduling, customizable inputs, and seamless export options, this tool helps you efficiently grow your network while saving time. Let TexAu take your LinkedIn networking strategy to the next level!

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