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LinkedIn Following Export

TexAu's LinkedIn Following Export allows you to extract a complete list of profiles or companies you follow on LinkedIn. Gather valuable insights like names, industries, and job titles to organize your network or target specific connections. Ideal for marketers, sales professionals, and recruiters, TexAu simplifies managing your LinkedIn following for effective outreach and strategic engagement.

LinkedIn Following Export

    Tutorial

    Overview

    The LinkedIn Following Export automation allows you to extract data on profiles you’re following, capturing details such as profile names, job titles, companies, and locations. This tool is ideal for sales professionals, recruiters, and networkers who want to analyze and engage with key profiles. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export data to Google Sheets or CSV for easy organization.

    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 Following Export automation.

    Step 4: Select Your Input Source

    This automation enables you to extract the list of profiles you follow on LinkedIn. You can choose between manual entry, Google Sheets, or CSV files as your input source to ensure a tailored and efficient extraction process.

    Manually Enter a Single Input

    Use this option to process the following details of a single LinkedIn profile. Paste the LinkedIn profile URL into the LinkedIn Profile URL field (e.g., https://www.linkedin.com/in/example-profile). This method is ideal for a quick extraction of data for a specific profile. Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the process.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Display the manual input screen with a sample LinkedIn profile URL entered, highlighting the input field and the Run button.

    Google Sheets

    This option is perfect for bulk processing LinkedIn profiles efficiently. Follow these steps to configure:

    • Select Google Account by clicking the button, or add a new Google Sheet account if required.
    • Click Accounts and confirm LinkedIn is selected as the platform.
    • Open Google Drive to locate the spreadsheet containing LinkedIn profile URLs. Select the file, then choose the sheet (e.g., Sheet1) that includes the profile URLs.
    • Specify the column header in the LinkedIn Profile URL field to ensure accurate data extraction.

    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 ensures real-time workflow automation by detecting new rows in Google Sheets and executing workflows based on changes.

      Customize Watch Row by selecting a frequency and setting a monitoring period.

      Watch Row Schedule

      • None
      • Scheduling Intervals (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour)
      • One-Time Execution
      • Daily Execution
      • Weekly Recurrence (e.g., every Monday and Friday)
      • Monthly Specific Dates (e.g., 7th and 22nd)
      • Custom Fixed Dates (e.g., July 8)

      By default, Watch Row checks every 15 minutes and executes for five days unless modified.

      With Watch Row, TexAu eliminates manual workflow execution.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Google Sheets configuration screen, highlighting account selection, sheet selection, and column selection for LinkedIn profile URLs.

    CSV File

    Use this option to process LinkedIn profile URLs stored in a static file. Here's how to configure:

    • Click Upload CSV File and browse your computer to locate the file containing LinkedIn profile URLs.
    • Verify the uploaded file by checking the preview displayed on the screen. Ensure it contains accurate and complete data.
    • Select the column header for LinkedIn profile URLs to process the correct data.

    Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate data extraction for the specified profiles.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Show the CSV upload screen, highlighting the upload process, file preview, and column selection for LinkedIn profile URLs.

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    Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

    Set up a schedule to export LinkedIn following data at specific times. Click Select Scheduling Mode to choose from these options:

    • None
    • At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 12 hours or daily)
    • Once
    • Every Day
    • On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday)
    • On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
    • On Specific Dates (e.g., March 1)
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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.

    Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

    Organize and save the exported data according to your preferences:

    • Append: Add new data to an existing file for continuous updates.
    • Split: Save each run’s results as a new file for separate tracking.
    • Overwrite: Replace older data with the latest results for up-to-date records.
    • Deduplicate: Remove duplicate entries automatically to keep the data clean.

    Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

    Once the automation completes, navigate to the Data Store section in TexAu to view and download the results. Locate the LinkedIn Following Export automation or the name you’ve entered. Click See Data to access your results, then choose:

    • Download CSV: Export the data for offline use.
    • Open to Google Sheet: Access the data directly in Google Sheets for collaborative analysis.

    The LinkedIn Following Export automation simplifies the process of tracking your LinkedIn connections’ engagement by providing organized data. Founders, marketers, and growth hackers can leverage this information for strategic decision-making and audience targeting. Automate your workflow with TexAu’s scheduling, iteration delay, and output options, and easily export data to Google Sheets or CSV for integration into your business strategies.

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