LinkedIn Group Scraper

The LinkedIn Group Scraper automation allows you to extract details about members from specific LinkedIn groups, capturing valuable information such as profile names, job titles, and company names. This Automation is ideal for marketers, recruiters, and networkers who want to identify potential connections or prospects within niche groups. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export data to Google Sheets or CSV for easy 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, search for LinkedIn Group Scraper to quickly locate the tool.

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

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

Connect your LinkedIn account to TexAu to access group data. Click Accounts and select LinkedIn as the platform. Authorize your account using one of these 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: Sync your browser cookies and information using TexAu’s extension.

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

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

With LinkedIn connected, define the input source to specify which groups you want to scrape. You can enter a single LinkedIn Group URL or upload a list of URLs using Google Sheets or CSV.

Manually Enter a Single Input

This option allows you to extract data from one specific LinkedIn group. Follow these steps:

• Group URL: Enter the LinkedIn Group URL directly into the input field. This is the URL of the group you want to scrape.
• Configure additional options:
  • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Specify how many rows to process.
  • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Set how many rows to skip from the beginning of the group data.
• Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation.

Use Google Sheets for Bulk Input
This option is ideal for scraping data from multiple LinkedIn groups simultaneously. Follow these steps to use Google Sheets:

• Click Select Google Account to choose your Google account or click Add New Google Sheet Account to add multiple accounts.
• Click Accounts to select LinkedIn as the platform.
• Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn Group URLs.
• Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing LinkedIn Group URLs.
• Group URL: Choose the column header containing LinkedIn Group URLs.
• Configure additional options:
  • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many rows to process from the sheet.
  • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify how many rows to skip at the beginning of the sheet.
  • Enable Loop Mode (Optional): Re-process the Google Sheet from the beginning once all rows are completed.
• Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation.

Process a CSV File
This option allows you to scrape data from a static list of LinkedIn Group URLs. Follow these steps:

• Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing LinkedIn Group URLs.
• Once uploaded, TexAu will display the file name and preview its content. Verify the data to ensure it’s correct.
• Group URL: Choose the column header containing LinkedIn Group URLs.
• Configure additional options:
  • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Specify how many rows to process from the CSV file.
  • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Set how many rows to skip from the beginning of the file.
• Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation.

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

Screenshot Suggestion:
Highlight the input source selection screen, showing the setup for Google Sheets and CSV, including the selection of Group URL headers, optional fields like rows to process/skip, and Loop Mode settings.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

Automate group data scraping at specific times or intervals. Click Select Scheduling Mode and choose:

• None
• At Regular Intervals (e.g., daily or weekly)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., February 10)

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

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.

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

Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

Organize and save group member data in a preferred format. Options include:

• Append: Add results to the end of an existing file for cumulative data.
• Split: Save each run’s data in a separate file for clear segmentation.
• Overwrite: Replace old data with the latest scrape results for updated information.
• Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate to remove repeated entries automatically.

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

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After completion, go to the Data Store in TexAu to view and export results. Locate the LinkedIn Group Scraper automation or your custom name, then click See Data. Choose:

• Download CSV: Export the data as a CSV file for offline use.
• Open to Google Sheet: Access the data in Google Sheets for collaborative editing and analysis.

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

The LinkedIn Group Scraper helps professionals access valuable LinkedIn group member data for outreach and engagement strategies. Use TexAu’s flexible scheduling and iteration delay settings to run automations efficiently. Export results to Google Sheets or CSV for seamless integration into your workflows and focus on achieving impactful connections.