LinkedIn Group Search Export

The LinkedIn Group Search Export automation helps you gather information from LinkedIn groups based on specific keywords, enabling you to track conversations, monitor engagement, or analyze industry trends within LinkedIn groups. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up this automation to export results to Google Sheets or CSV, making it ideal for marketers, growth hackers, and sales teams.

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

Begin by logging in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. In the Automation Store, type LinkedIn Group Search Export in the search bar to quickly find the tool.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To access LinkedIn data, connect your LinkedIn account to TexAu. Click Add Account and select LinkedIn. You have two connection options:

• 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 using TexAu’s built-in browser extension.

Tip: Magic Link provides a quick, secure login method without the need for manual cookie input.

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 groups for the LinkedIn Group Search Export 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

Use this option to extract data from a specific LinkedIn group search. Follow these steps:

• Group Search URL: Enter the LinkedIn group search URL or keyword for the search (e.g., "Marketing groups").
• Extract Limit (Optional): Specify the maximum number of groups to extract per search (up to 1,000).
• Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation.

Use Google Sheets for Bulk Input
This option is ideal for exporting group details from multiple LinkedIn searches efficiently. 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 search URLs or keywords.
• Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing LinkedIn group search URLs or keywords. Confirm the correct sheet selection to ensure the data is accurate.
• Configure additional options:
  • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define the number of rows you want to process from the sheet.
  • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip at the beginning of the sheet.
  • Group Search URL: Ensure the column contains LinkedIn group search URLs or relevant keywords for the search.
  • Extract Limit (Optional): Specify the maximum number of groups to extract per search (up to 1,000).
• After configuring the Google Sheet, click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation.

Process a CSV File
This option allows you to process LinkedIn group search URLs or keywords from a static file. Follow these steps:

• Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing LinkedIn group search URLs or keywords.
• Once uploaded, TexAu will display the file name and preview its content. Verify the data to confirm the correct file is selected.
• Configure additional options:
  • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Specify the number of rows to process from the CSV file.
  • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Define rows to skip at the beginning of the file.
  • Group Search URL: Ensure the column contains LinkedIn group search URLs or relevant keywords for the search.
  • Extract Limit (Optional): Specify the maximum number of groups to extract per search (up to 1,000).
• After uploading the CSV file and configuring the options, click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation.

Optional Advanced Feature:

• Enable Loop Mode to re-process the Google Sheet from the beginning once all rows are completed. This is useful for tasks that require recurring updates.

Screenshot Suggestion:

• Show the manual input fields for "Group Search URL" and "Extract Limit" with example values (e.g., "Marketing groups").
• Display the Google Sheets selection screen, emphasizing the setup for LinkedIn group search URLs and extraction limits.
• Include a preview of a CSV upload, highlighting the file name, group search URLs, and extraction limits.

This ensures efficient LinkedIn group search data extraction, whether for targeted searches or bulk processing.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

Set up a schedule if you’d like the automation to run at specific times or intervals. Click Schedule to choose the date and time for running the automation, or configure a Recurrence Frequency to automatically repeat the task:

• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every hour or every 6 hours)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., Tuesdays and Fridays)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 5th and 20th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., November 25)

Scheduling the automation is helpful if you want to monitor LinkedIn group discussions over time to capture ongoing trends and insights.

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.

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Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

Select your Output Mode to determine how TexAu saves and exports data. You can export data to Google Sheets or a CSV file based on your preference for analysis and sharing.

1. Export Options: Choose either Google Sheets or CSV file as the export destination. For Google Sheets, connect your Google account to enable automatic export to Google Drive.
2. Output Management:
   • Append (Default): Adds each new set of data to the existing file, creating a cumulative list of group posts.
   • Split: Saves each run in a new file, useful if you want separate records for each extraction.
   • Overwrite: Replaces old data with the latest extraction, ideal for tracking the most current discussions.
3. Duplicate Management: Use Deduplicate to remove duplicate entries across extractions, keeping your dataset clean and organized.

Tip: Exporting directly to Google Sheets is a convenient option for real-time collaboration and easy sharing with team members.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After the automation completes, go to the Data Store in TexAu to access your collected data. Locate the LinkedIn Group Search Export automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

The LinkedIn Group Search Export automation provides a seamless way to track LinkedIn group discussions around specific keywords or topics. With customizable scheduling, flexible input options, and easy export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool enables marketers, growth hackers, and sales teams to gather valuable insights, monitor conversations, and analyze group engagement trends effortlessly.