LinkedIn Public Profile Scraper

The LinkedIn Public Profile Scraper automation allows you to gather publicly available data from LinkedIn profiles based on URLs you provide. This tool is useful for recruiters, sales teams, and marketers who want to build lead lists, track potential candidates, or gather competitor insights. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export data to Google Sheets or CSV for efficient data management.

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, type LinkedIn Public Profile Scraper in the search bar to find the tool quickly.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To enable TexAu to access LinkedIn data, connect your LinkedIn account. Click Add Account and select LinkedIn. TexAu offers two secure connection options:

• 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 for easy setup.

Tip: Magic Link is a secure and fast way to connect your LinkedIn account without handling 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 4: Select Your Input Source

TexAu provides multiple options for scraping data from LinkedIn public profiles, designed for marketers, recruiters, and growth hackers to streamline profile data extraction.

Manually Enter a Single Input

Use this option to scrape details from a specific LinkedIn public profile. Follow these steps:

• LinkedIn Public Profile URL: Enter the LinkedIn public profile URL directly into the input field. This is mandatory to process a single profile.
• Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many rows you want to scrape from the profile data.
• Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip for customized data extraction.

Once you’ve entered the required details, click Run to start the automation.

Use Google Sheets for Bulk Input

This option is ideal for extracting data from multiple LinkedIn public profiles efficiently. Follow these steps:

1. Connect Your Google Account
   • Click Select Google Account to choose your account.
   • If not connected, click Add New Google Sheet Account to link another account.
2. Select Your Spreadsheet
   • Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn public profile URLs.
   • Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet where the URLs are stored.
3. Adjust Processing Options
   • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many rows you want 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
   • LinkedIn Public Profile URL: Specify the column containing LinkedIn public profile URLs.

Optional Advanced Feature

• Loop Mode: Enable Loop Mode to reprocess the Google Sheet from the start once all rows are completed. This is useful for recurring data updates.

Process a CSV File

This option allows you to scrape data from LinkedIn public profiles using a static CSV file. Follow these steps:

1. Upload the File
   • Click Upload CSV File and select the file containing LinkedIn public profile URLs from your computer.
   • TexAu will display the file name and preview its content for verification.
2. Adjust Processing Settings
   • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many rows you want to scrape from the file.
   • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip if needed.
3. Provide Input Details
   • LinkedIn Public Profile URL: Ensure the correct column contains LinkedIn public profile URLs.

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

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

If you’d like TexAu to run the automation at specific times, use the scheduling feature. Click Schedule to set the date and time, or configure a Recurrence Frequency to repeat the automation:

• None
• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 6 hours or every day)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Tuesday and Friday)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., February 10)

Scheduling is helpful if you need frequent data updates on specific profiles, allowing you to keep your records current.

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)

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.

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 Public Profile Scraper automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

The LinkedIn Public Profile Scraper automation streamlines data collection from LinkedIn profiles, making it easy to build organized datasets for lead generation, recruiting, and market research. With scheduling options, flexible input sources, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool helps sales and marketing teams gather actionable insights from LinkedIn efficiently.