Managing Profile Variables in TexAu
TexAu allows you to set up Profile Variables for connected accounts. These variables let you customize and reuse specific data, such as names, job titles, company descriptions, and unique selling points (USPs). This feature simplifies automations by eliminating the need to repeatedly input common data for different accounts and platforms.
How to Set Up Profile Variables
1. Access Profile Variables
- Navigate to the Accounts section in TexAu.
- Click the Edit Variables button (pencil icon) next to a connected account to manage its profile variables.
2. Add or Edit Variables
- In the Profile Variables popup, you will see fields for existing variables and an option to add new ones.
- Variable Name: Define a clear and unique name for the variable, e.g.,
yourFirstName
,yourJobTitle
, oryourUsp
. - Variable Value: Enter the corresponding value for the variable, such as a name, title, description, or contact information.
3. Add New Variables
- Click the + New Variable button to add a custom variable.
- Fill in the Variable Name and Variable Value fields, then click Save to store the new variable.
4. Delete Variables
- Use the trash icon next to any variable to delete it if it's no longer needed.
- Confirm the deletion to remove the variable permanently.
5. Save Changes
- After adding, editing, or deleting variables, click Save to apply the changes.
- These variables will now be available for use in TexAu automations for the selected account.
Example Use Cases
LinkedIn Variables
- yourFirstName: First name of the account owner.
- yourJobTitle: Job title, e.g., “Marketing Manager.”
- yourCompanyDescription: Short description of the company.
X (Twitter) Variables
- yourFullName: Full name of the account holder.
- yourDescription: Bio or tagline for the account.
Slack Variables
- yourCompanyDescription: A brief description of your company.
- yourUsp: Unique selling point or contact details.
GitHub Variables
- yourName: Name of the GitHub account owner.
- yourProfileId: GitHub username or profile ID.
Benefits of Using Profile Variables
- Time-Saving: Quickly fill fields in automations without re-entering data for every task.
- Customization: Create tailored variables specific to different platforms or campaigns.
- Flexibility: Add or modify variables anytime based on your automation needs.
- Organization: Keep all account-specific information centralized for efficient management.
By leveraging Profile Variables, TexAu users can efficiently manage automation tasks, ensuring consistent and personalized outputs across multiple platforms.\
Related Help Center Articles
- Placeholders – Learn how to use placeholders alongside profile variables for dynamic automation.
- Add Accounts in TexAu – Understand how connected accounts work with profile variables for seamless customization.
- Building Workflows – Integrate profile variables into workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
- How to Schedule Your Automation in TexAu – Set up automations that utilize profile variables for recurring tasks.
- Selecting Your Input Source in TexAu – Learn how to match input sources with profile variables for automations.
- Choose Your Output Mode – Configure how data linked to profile variables is exported.
- Managing Security Settings – Protect sensitive profile variable data within your account.
- Support – Get help setting up and troubleshooting profile variables in TexAu.