LinkedIn Auto Connect

The LinkedIn Auto Connect automation helps professionals streamline their networking efforts by automatically sending personalized connection requests on LinkedIn. This tool is perfect for founders, sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers who want to efficiently expand their LinkedIn network with targeted outreach. TexAu enables seamless automation with features like Google Sheets/CSV integration, scheduling, and cloud or desktop execution.

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, search for LinkedIn Auto Connect, and click on it to open the configuration page.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To allow TexAu to send connection requests, connect your LinkedIn account. Click Add Account and select LinkedIn. TexAu provides two connection methods:

• Share Via Magic Link: Click Share Via Magic Link, copy the URL, and paste it into your browser to access the Connect New Account page. Install the extension to complete account integration.
• Add Account: Connects directly through TexAu’s browser extension.

Tip: share via Magic Link is a secure and time-saving option for seamless integration.

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

Define the input source to specify LinkedIn profiles for the LinkedIn Auto Connect automation. TexAu provides multiple options to suit the needs of founders, sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers. Here's how to configure each:

Manually Enter a Single Input

1. This option is perfect for sending a connection request to a specific LinkedIn profile. Here’s how to use it:

   • Profile URL: Enter the LinkedIn profile URL where the connection request will be sent.
   • Message (Optional): Customize a message to accompany the connection request.
     • Personalize messages with tags such as First Name, Last Name, or Full Name.
     • Alternatively, click Insert AI Template to use predefined LinkedIn AI templates such as LinkedIn AI Message or Sales Navigator AI InMail.
   • This method is ideal for targeted outreach to individual profiles.

   Use Google Sheets for Bulk Input

   If you want to send connection requests to multiple LinkedIn profiles, integrating Google Sheets is a highly efficient choice. Follow these steps:

   1. Connect Your Google Account
      • Click Select Google Account to choose your Google account or click Add New Google Sheet Account (you can add multiple Google accounts).
   2. Select the Spreadsheet
      • Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn profile URLs.
      • Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing LinkedIn profile URLs.
   3. Adjust Processing Options
      • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define the number of rows to scrape from the sheet.
      • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip at the beginning of the sheet.
   4. Provide Input Details
      • Profile URL: Specify LinkedIn profile URLs in the selected Google Sheet.
      • Message (Optional): Customize a message to accompany the connection requests.
        • Personalize messages with tags such as First Name, Last Name, or Full Name.
        • Alternatively, click Insert AI Template to use predefined LinkedIn AI templates such as LinkedIn AI Message or Sales Navigator AI InMail.
   5. Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation if no advanced settings are needed.

   Process a CSV File

   For those who prefer working with a static file, TexAu supports CSV uploads. Here’s how to use this option:

   1. Upload the File
      • Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing LinkedIn profile URLs.
      • Once uploaded, TexAu will display the file name and provide a content preview.
   2. Configure Processing Settings
      • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Specify the number of rows to scrape from the CSV file.
      • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Define rows to skip at the beginning of the file.
   3. Provide Input Details
      • Profile URL: Specify LinkedIn profile URLs in the uploaded CSV file.
      • Message (Optional): Customize a message to accompany the connection requests.
        • Personalize messages with tags such as First Name, Last Name, or Full Name.
        • Alternatively, click Insert AI Template to use predefined LinkedIn AI templates such as LinkedIn AI Message or Sales Navigator AI InMail.
   4. Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation if advanced configurations like scheduling are not required.

   Optional: Advanced Feature - Loop Mode

   For tasks that require regular updates, enable Loop Mode. This feature reprocesses the Google Sheet from the beginning once all rows are completed, making it ideal for recurring tasks.

Tip: Use Google Sheets for dynamic or frequently updated lists of LinkedIn profiles, and CSV files for static data that doesn’t change often.

Screenshot Suggestion: Display the CSV upload feature, file preview, and options to configure rows to process or skip.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

Use TexAu’s scheduling feature to run the automation at specific times. Click Schedule to set up the frequency:

• None: Run the automation immediately.
• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 8 hours or daily).
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday and Friday).
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th).
• On Specific Dates (e.g., January 20).

Tip: Scheduling automations ensures your networking efforts are consistent and well-timed.

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 company insights. TexAu offers 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, ideal for tracking changes over time.
• Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate (Default) to remove duplicate rows for clean, organized data.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Output Mode screen, highlighting Append, Split, Overwrite, and Deduplicate options.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

Once the automation is complete, go to the Data Store in TexAu. Locate the LinkedIn Auto Connect automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

The exported file will include LinkedIn Profile URLs, timestamps, and connection status for reporting and tracking.

The LinkedIn Auto Connect automation simplifies the process of building a professional network on LinkedIn. With scheduling, customizable inputs, and seamless export options, this tool helps you efficiently grow your network while saving time. Let TexAu take your LinkedIn networking strategy to the next level!