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LinkedIn Profile Scraper

With TexAu’s LinkedIn Profile Scraper, easily extract essential data from LinkedIn profiles such as names, job titles, and email addresses. Export directly to Google Sheets or connect with CRMs like HubSpot and Pipedrive. Designed to simplify lead generation for sales teams, recruiters, and marketers, enabling faster and more efficient outreach at scale.

LinkedIn Profile Scraper

    Tutorial

    Overview

    The LinkedIn Profile Scraper automation allows you to collect detailed information from LinkedIn profiles, including job titles, companies, locations, and education details. This tool is perfect for recruiters, sales teams, and marketers who need organized data on potential leads or candidates. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export data to Google Sheets or CSV for streamlined tracking and analysis.

    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 Profile Scraper automation.

    Step 4: Select Your Input Source

    Define the input source to specify LinkedIn profiles for the LinkedIn Profile Scraper 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

    Use this option to scrape details from a specific LinkedIn profile. Simply enter the LinkedIn profile URL into the input field to process one profile at a time. This is ideal for targeted data collection.

    Google Sheets

    This option is ideal for scraping multiple LinkedIn profiles efficiently. Follow these steps to use Google Sheets:

    1. Click Select Google Account to choose your Google account or click on Add New Google Sheet Account (you can add multiple Google accounts).
    2. Click Accounts to select LinkedIn as the platform.
    3. Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn profile URLs. A pop-up will display your Google Drive files.
    4. Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing LinkedIn profile URLs. Confirm the correct sheet selection to ensure the data is accurate.
    5. Configure additional options:
      • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define the number of rows you want to scrape from the sheet.
      • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip at the beginning of the sheet.
    6. Select Header: Choose the column header containing LinkedIn profile URLs. This step is mandatory for the automation to function correctly.
    7. 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 helps you run workflows automatically when new Google Sheet entries are added. It continuously monitors for updates and processes new data without manual action.

      Configure Watch Row by defining an update interval and an execution 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 Wednesday)

      • Monthly Specific Dates (e.g., 1st and 15th)

      • Custom Fixed Dates (e.g., February 10)

        The default setting is 15 minutes, and it runs for five days unless modified.

        With Watch Row, TexAu ensures workflows execute as soon as new data is detected.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Display the Google Sheets selection screen, showing steps to select a spreadsheet, sheet, and the Select Header option.

    CSV File

    This option allows you to process LinkedIn profiles from a static file. Follow these steps:

    1. Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing LinkedIn profile URLs.
    2. Once uploaded, TexAu will display the file name and preview its content. Verify the data to confirm the correct file is selected.
    3. Configure additional options:
      • 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.
    4. Select Header: Choose the column header containing LinkedIn profile URLs. This step is mandatory for the automation to function correctly.
    5. Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation if advanced configurations like scheduling are not required.

    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: Show the Input Source selection screen, highlighting the CSV file upload feature, file preview, and the Select Header option.

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    Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

    If you want to run the automation at specific times, configure the Schedule settings. Click Schedule to set the start date and time, or choose a Recurrence Frequency to repeat the automation:

    • None
    • At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 8 hours or every day)
    • Once
    • Every Day
    • On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday and Wednesday)
    • On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
    • On Specific Dates (e.g., February 10)

    Scheduling can help you regularly update lead lists, keeping your data current.

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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.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Include a screenshot of the Iteration Delay settings, showing Minimum Delay, Maximum Delay, and time units.

    Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

    Choose how to save and manage the extracted alumni data. TexAu provides 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.
    • Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate (Default) to remove duplicate rows.

    Tip: Google Sheets export makes it easy to collaborate with your team in real time, particularly useful for alumni network management and analysis.

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    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 profile data. Locate the LinkedIn Profile Scraper automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

    The LinkedIn Profile Scraper automation simplifies data collection from LinkedIn profiles, making it easy to gather essential information for recruiting, sales, or market research. With scheduling options, bulk profile scraping, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool supports organized, effective lead generation and data-driven outreach.

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