Sales Navigator Message Thread Scraper

The Sales Navigator Message Thread Scraper helps founders, marketers, and sales professionals extract complete conversation threads from LinkedIn Sales Navigator. This TexAu automation enables exporting conversation data to Google Sheets or CSV for easy tracking and management. Follow these steps to configure and run the automation effectively.

Step 1: Connect to Sales Navigator with TexAu

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Connect your Sales Navigator account to TexAu to access and scrape Sales Navigator message threads. Click Add Account and select sales navigator. TexAu provides two secure connection options:

• Share via Magic Link: A secure link is sent to your email for a seamless connection without managing cookies.
• Manual Cookie Upload: Copy and paste your LinkedIn cookies manually for direct access.

Tip: Use Magic Link for a faster, hassle-free connection.

Step 2: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Navigate to the Automation Store and enter Sales Navigator Message Thread Scraper in the search bar to locate the tool.

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

Sales Navigator Thread Scraper automation extracts message threads from LinkedIn Sales Navigator. It's ideal for analyzing conversation history, extracting insights, and streamlining follow-ups.

Single Input

1. Account
   Select the LinkedIn account connected to your Sales Navigator for this operation.
   Example: Your LinkedIn Sales Navigator Account.
2. Sales Navigator Thread URL
   Provide the specific URL of the conversation thread you want to scrape.
3. Extract Limit (Optional)
   Define the number of messages to extract per conversation. The maximum limit is 5000 messages.

Google Sheets

1. Connect your Google account
   Click Select Google Account to choose your connected account, or click Add New Google Sheet Account to authorize a new one.
2. Spreadsheet
   Provide the Google Sheet file containing the Sales Navigator Thread URLs.
3. Sheet
   Select the specific sheet within the spreadsheet.
4. Optional Settings
   • Number of Rows to Process: Specify how many rows to process.
   • Number of Rows to Skip: Define rows to skip if necessary.
5. Sales Navigator Thread URL
   Ensure the column in your sheet contains the thread URLs for scraping.
6. Extract Limit (Optional)
   Specify the number of messages to extract for each thread.

Optional feature:

• Loop Mode: Enable this feature to automatically restart processing the Google Sheet from the top after all rows are completed.

Process a CSV File

This option allows you to use a static CSV file for scraping message threads.

1. Upload the File
   Click Upload CSV File and select the file containing Sales Navigator Thread URLs.
   TexAu will display the file name and allow you to preview its content.
2. Adjust Processing Settings
   • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Specify how many rows you want to process.
   • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Define rows to skip if necessary.
3. Sales Navigator Thread URL
   Ensure the column in your CSV file contains the thread URLs for scraping.
4. Extract Limit (Optional)
   Define the number of messages to extract per conversation. The maximum limit is 5000 messages.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

Configure the automation schedule to scrape messages at specific times. Click Schedule and choose one of the following options:

• None
• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 12 hours or daily)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., Mondays and Fridays)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., December 31)

Tip: Scheduling helps automate data updates regularly for large-scale campaigns.

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.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After the automation completes, access your scraped data:

1. Go to the Data Store section in TexAu.
2. Locate the Sales Navigator Message Thread Scraper entry.
3. Click See Data to view or download the exported message threads.

The Sales Navigator Message Thread Scraper simplifies the extraction of conversation threads for deeper insights and streamlined communication. With features like scheduling, iteration delay, and Google Sheets export, this tool is invaluable for sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers looking to optimize their LinkedIn outreach strategies.