LinkedIn Connections Export

The LinkedIn Connections Export automation allows you to gather detailed information on your LinkedIn connections, including profile names, job titles, companies, and locations. This tool is ideal for sales professionals, recruiters, and networkers looking to manage, analyze, or engage with their LinkedIn network. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export data to Google Sheets or CSV for organized tracking.

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, use the search bar to locate LinkedIn Connections Export quickly.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Automation Store screen with "LinkedIn Connections Export" entered in the search bar.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

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

• Magic Link: Sends a secure link to your email for easy login without manual cookie management.
• Add Account: Connects directly via TexAu’s built-in browser extension for straightforward setup.

Tip: Magic Link is a fast, secure way to connect LinkedIn without needing to manage cookies.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the LinkedIn connection options, highlighting both Magic Link and Add Account choices.

Step 3: Select Your Input Source

With LinkedIn connected, specify the input source. This automation does not require an uploaded list since it directly pulls data from your LinkedIn connections.

1. Direct Extraction: This automation directly accesses your LinkedIn account to pull information from your connections list, so no additional input is required.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show a confirmation screen for direct extraction, indicating no input source is needed.

Step 4: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

To keep your connection data up-to-date, use the Schedule settings. Click Schedule to set the start date and time, or configure a Recurrence Frequency to run the export periodically:

• At Regular Intervals (e.g., daily or weekly)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Tuesday and Thursday)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., March 1)

Scheduling is useful for monitoring changes in your network over time, ensuring your connections data remains current.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the scheduling interface with options for selecting start time and recurrence frequency.

Step 5: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

To avoid LinkedIn’s rate limits, set an Iteration Delay to control the interval between each connection data extraction. Configure Minimum Delay and Maximum Delay values to introduce variability, simulating natural browsing. Adjust the delay in seconds, minutes, or hours as needed.

Screenshot Suggestion: Include a screenshot of the Iteration Delay settings, showing Minimum Delay, Maximum Delay, and time units.

Step 6: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

In Output Mode, select how you want to save and organize your connection data. Exporting data to Google Sheets or CSV file provides convenient tracking and review options.

1. Export Options: Choose Google Sheets or CSV file as your output destination. Link your Google account if you select Google Sheets, allowing a direct export to Google Drive.
2. Output Management:
   • Append (Default): Adds each export to the end of the existing file, creating a cumulative list of connections.
   • Split: Each run generates a new file, helpful for tracking data by session.
   • Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest connection list, ideal if you’re only interested in recent updates.
3. Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate to automatically remove duplicate entries, ensuring data remains clean and organized.

Tip: Exporting to Google Sheets is ideal for real-time access and sharing of connection data for collaborative review.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the output mode options screen with Google Sheets, CSV, and Deduplicate options highlighted.

Step 7: Run the Automation on Cloud or Desktop

Once configurations are complete, click Run to start the automation. Choose to run on Cloud or Desktop mode:

• Cloud: Runs the automation on TexAu’s servers, ideal for hands-free operation.
• Desktop: Run locally on your device if you prefer using your IP address, which can help simulate manual usage.

Tip: Running automations on Desktop mode saves cloud runtime costs and provides more control over task execution.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Run button with Cloud and Desktop options visible.

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 connection data. Locate the LinkedIn Connections Export automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

Screenshot Suggestion: Display the Data Store screen with the “See Data” button highlighted.

The LinkedIn Connections Export automation helps you track and organize data on your LinkedIn connections, making it easy for sales professionals, recruiters, and networkers to manage and analyze their networks. With scheduling, export options to Google Sheets or CSV, and direct data extraction, this tool streamlines connection tracking and engagement planning.