Twitter Auto Follow
The Twitter Auto Follow automation helps you grow your network by automatically following users based on profiles or keywords. Ideal for marketers, founders, and growth hackers, it supports bulk inputs, scheduling, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, enabling efficient audience engagement and targeted outreach while maintaining organized and actionable data.
Tutorial
Overview
The Twitter Auto Follow automation allows you to automatically follow users based on specific profiles or search criteria, helping marketers, growth hackers, and businesses efficiently grow their network. With support for bulk inputs, scheduling, and data export, this tool simplifies audience engagement and outreach. Follow this detailed guide to set up and execute the automation.
Step 1: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation
Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Navigate to the Automation Store and search for Twitter Auto Follow. Click the automation to open the configuration screen.
Step 2: Connect Your Twitter Account
To enable the automation, connect your Twitter account to TexAu. Follow these steps:
- Click Add Account and select Twitter from the platform options.
- Choose one of the following connection methods:
- Magic Link: Receive a secure email link to connect your Twitter account.
- Cookie Authentication: Copy and paste your Twitter browser cookies into the designated field.
Tip: Use the Magic Link method for a secure and hassle-free connection.
Step 3: Select Your Input Source
Define the profiles or criteria for identifying users to follow. TexAu provides the following input options:
- Manually Enter a Single Input: Enter a specific Twitter profile URL to follow users directly connected to that profile.
- Google Sheets: Use a Google Sheet with a list of profile URLs or keywords, each in a separate row. Paste the sheet link or connect your Google account.
- CSV File: Upload a CSV file containing profile URLs or keywords for bulk processing.
Tip: Use Google Sheets or CSV for managing and processing multiple profiles efficiently.
Step 4: Schedule the Automation (Optional)
To automate the following process at specific times, configure the Schedule settings:
- None: Run the automation immediately.
- At Regular Intervals: Set the automation to repeat every few hours or daily.
- Once: Schedule the automation for a one-time execution at a specific date and time.
- Every Day: Run the automation daily at a chosen time.
- On Specific Days of the Week: Choose particular days like Monday or Wednesday.
- On Specific Days of the Month: Select dates like the 1st or 15th.
- On Specific Dates: Define exact dates for running the automation.
Tip: Scheduling is useful for continuous audience growth and engagement over time.
Step 5: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)
Configure an Iteration Delay to simulate natural behavior and reduce detection risks. Adjust these parameters:
- Minimum Delay: The shortest interval between actions.
- Maximum Delay: The longest interval to add variability.
For example, setting a delay between 5–10 seconds can make the automation appear more organic.
Step 6: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)
Decide how to save and manage the data on followed users:
- Export Options: Choose Google Sheets for collaborative tracking or CSV for offline access.
- Output Management:
- Append: Add new data to the end of an existing file.
- Split: Create a new file for each automation run.
- Overwrite: Replace previous data with the most recent results.
- Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate to avoid duplicate entries in your output.
Tip: Google Sheets is ideal for real-time collaboration on the automation results.
Step 7: Run the Automation on Cloud or Desktop
Once all configurations are complete, click Run to start the automation. Choose between:
- Cloud: Runs the automation on TexAu’s servers, ideal for hands-free execution.
- Desktop: Run locally on your device, using your IP address to simulate manual activity.
Tip: Running in Desktop mode saves cloud runtime credits and provides greater control over execution.
Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store
Once the automation completes, access your results in the Data Store:
- Navigate to the Data Store section in TexAu.
- Locate the Twitter Auto Follow automation.
- Click See Data to view or download details of the followed users.
The Twitter Auto Follow automation is a powerful tool for marketers, businesses, and growth hackers to efficiently grow their Twitter audience. With options for bulk input, scheduling, and exporting data to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool simplifies audience engagement and helps build meaningful connections for your brand or personal profile.
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