LinkedIn Inbox Scraper

The LinkedIn Inbox Scraper automation allows you to extract entire message threads from your LinkedIn inbox, capturing details such as sender information, message content, and timestamps. This tool is ideal for sales teams, recruiters, and networkers who want to analyze conversation history, manage communication, or gain insights from LinkedIn interactions. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export data to Google Sheets or CSV for organized tracking.

Step 1: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. In the Automation Store, search for LinkedIn Inbox Scraper to quickly locate the tool.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Automation Store screen with "LinkedIn Inbox Scraper" entered in the search bar.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To allow TexAu to access your LinkedIn inbox and retrieve message data, connect your LinkedIn account. Click Add Account and select LinkedIn. TexAu provides two secure connection methods:

• Share Via Magic Link: Click Share Via Magic Link, copy the URL, and paste it into your browser to access the Connect New Account page. Install the extension to complete account integration.
• Add Account: Connects directly using TexAu’s built-in browser extension, simplifying setup.

Tip: Magic Link is a fast, secure way to connect without the need to manually manage cookies.

Step 3: Choose Cloud or Desktop Automation

Select your preferred execution mode for the automation:

• Cloud: Automate tasks on TexAu’s servers using built-in proxies. Add a custom proxy anytime via Settings > Preferences > Proxies.
• Desktop: Run the automation on your local device using your IP address to simulate manual posting.
  Tip: Running the automation in Desktop mode saves cloud runtime credits and provides more control over execution.

Step 3: Select Your Input Source

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

Manually Enter a Single Input

Use this option to scrape messages from a specific LinkedIn thread. Follow these steps:

• Thread URL: Enter the LinkedIn thread URL into the input field.
• Extract Before Date (Optional): Define a cutoff date to scrape messages before a specific date (use the format MM/DD/YYYY). If left blank, today’s date is used by default.
• Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation.

Use Google Sheets for Bulk Input
This option is ideal for scraping messages from multiple LinkedIn threads. Follow these steps:

• Click Select Google Account to choose your Google account or click Add New Google Sheet Account to link additional accounts.
• Click Accounts to select LinkedIn as the platform.
• Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn thread URLs.
• Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing LinkedIn thread URLs.
• Configure additional options:
  • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define the number of rows to process from the sheet.
  • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip at the beginning of the sheet.
  • Extract Before Date (Optional): Define a cutoff date to scrape messages before a specific date (use the format MM/DD/YYYY). If left blank, today’s date is used by default.
• Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation.

Process a CSV File
This option allows you to scrape LinkedIn thread messages from a static file. Follow these steps:

• Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing LinkedIn thread URLs.
• Once uploaded, TexAu will display the file name and preview its content. Verify the data to confirm it is correct.
• Configure additional options:
  • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Specify the number of rows to process from the CSV file.
  • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Define rows to skip at the beginning of the file.
  • Extract Before Date (Optional): Define a cutoff date to scrape messages before a specific date (use the format MM/DD/YYYY). If left blank, today’s date is used by default.
• Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the CSV upload screen, highlighting file preview and optional configurations.

Step 4: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

To retrieve messages at regular intervals, use the scheduling feature. Click Schedule to set the start date and time, or configure a Recurrence Frequency to repeat the automation:

• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every day or weekly)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Tuesday and Friday)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 5th and 20th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., March 1)

Scheduling is useful for keeping your message data up to date, allowing you to monitor conversations consistently.

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)

In Output Mode, select how you want to save and organize your inbox data. Export data to Google Sheets or CSV file for easy tracking, sharing, and analysis.

1. Export Options: Choose Google Sheets or CSV file as your output destination. Link your Google account if you select Google Sheets, allowing for a direct export to Google Drive.
2. Output Management:
   • Append (Default): Adds each extracted conversation to the end of the existing file, creating a comprehensive record of inbox messages.
   • Split: Each automation run generates a new file, helpful for tracking data by session.
   • Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest extraction, ideal if you’re only interested in recent conversations.
3. Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate to automatically remove duplicate entries, ensuring data remains clean and organized.

Tip: Exporting to Google Sheets is ideal for collaborative review and analysis, allowing team members to access message data in real-time.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After the automation completes, go to the Data Store section in TexAu to access the extracted inbox data. Locate the LinkedIn Inbox Scraper automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

The LinkedIn Inbox Scraper automation allows you to capture and analyze LinkedIn conversations efficiently, making it ideal for sales, recruitment, and networking professionals who want organized access to their message history. With options for scheduling, selective extraction, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool provides a streamlined way to monitor and manage LinkedIn inbox data.