Twitter Direct Messages Export

The Twitter Direct Messages Export automation in TexAu simplifies exporting direct message conversations from your Twitter account. This tool is essential for sales professionals, marketers, founders, and growth hackers who need to analyze customer interactions, maintain records, or gather insights from conversations. Follow this detailed guide to configure and run the automation.

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

Log in to your TexAu account at TexAu’s website. Navigate to the Automation Store, and type Twitter Direct Messages Export in the search bar. Click on the result to open the automation configuration screen.

Step 2: Connect Your Twitter Account with TexAu

To access your Twitter direct messages, connect your Twitter account to TexAu. Click Add Account, and follow one of the available methods:

1. Twitter Login: Log in securely using TexAu’s integration.
2. Cookie Method: Copy and paste your Twitter session cookie into TexAu for direct access.

Tip: The Twitter Login method is quicker and ensures seamless integration without manual cookie handling.

Step 3: Select Your Input Source

Specify the direct messages you want to export. Choose from the following input sources:

1. Automatic Fetch: Export all recent direct message conversations automatically.
2. Google Sheets or CSV File: Upload a list of Twitter handles to target specific users.
   • For Google Sheets, paste the sheet URL and ensure sharing permissions are enabled.
   • For CSV, upload the file directly in TexAu.

Tip: Use Google Sheets or CSV for targeting specific user conversations efficiently.

Step 4: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

Run the automation on a schedule to keep your exported messages updated. Click Schedule and select a frequency:

• None: Run the task manually.
• At Regular Intervals: Choose a repeat frequency (e.g., every 6 hours).
• Once: Run the task at a specific date and time.
• Every Day: Schedule daily exports for updated data.
• On Specific Days of the Week: Set particular days (e.g., Mondays and Thursdays).
• On Specific Dates: Pick specific calendar dates for the export.

Tip: Scheduling is useful for maintaining an updated archive of direct message data.

Step 5: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

To ensure compliance with Twitter’s activity limits, configure an iteration delay between tasks. Set the Minimum Delay and Maximum Delay to randomize intervals and avoid detection.

• Example: Set delays between 10-20 seconds for natural activity.

Step 6: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

Select how the exported data will be saved and managed:

1. Google Sheets: Connect your Google account to export data directly to your Google Drive.
2. CSV File: Save the exported data as a CSV file for offline use.
3. Output Management:
   • Append: Add new data to the existing file.
   • Split: Create a new file for each export.
   • Overwrite: Replace the existing file with the latest data.

Tip: Use Google Sheets for collaborative data sharing and real-time updates.

Step 7: Run the Automation on Cloud or Desktop

After configuring the automation, click Run. Choose between:

1. Cloud Mode: Runs the automation on TexAu’s servers for hands-free execution.
2. Desktop Mode: Executes the task on your local system, using your IP address.

Tip: Desktop Mode is ideal for saving cloud credits and maintaining control over IP-sensitive tasks.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

Once the automation completes, go to the Data Store section in TexAu. Locate the Twitter Direct Messages Export automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

The Twitter Direct Messages Export automation is a powerful tool for streamlining communication analysis, building insights, and keeping records. With TexAu’s scheduling, input customization, and seamless data export features, founders, marketers, and sales teams can optimize their Twitter engagement and achieve better results.