LinkedIn People Search Export

TexAu's LinkedIn People Search Export automation allows you to efficiently gather LinkedIn profile data without manual effort. By connecting your LinkedIn account and customizing the automation settings, you can schedule and run the export on cloud or desktop, providing full flexibility. This guide will walk you through each step, ensuring a smooth and seamless automation setup.

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

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Go to Automation Store and find the “LinkedIn People Search Export” automation. Use the search bar to quickly locate it.\

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

Click on “Add Account” and select LinkedIn. Choose between adding your LinkedIn account via Magic Link or using the Add Account button.

• 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 button automatically connects using TexAu’s pre-installed browser extension.

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 People 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 process a specific LinkedIn search. Simply enter the LinkedIn search URL or keyword into the input field. This is ideal for targeted data collection when dealing with one input at a time.

Google Sheets

This option is ideal for processing multiple LinkedIn search URLs efficiently. Follow these steps to use Google Sheets:

• Click Select Google Account to choose your Google account or click Add New Google Sheet Account (you can add multiple Google accounts).
• Click Accounts to select LinkedIn as the platform.
• Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn search URLs or keywords. A pop-up will display your Google Drive files.
• Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing LinkedIn 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.
  • People Search: Choose the column header containing LinkedIn search URLs or keywords.
  • Extract Limit (Optional): Set the maximum number of profiles to extract per search URL (up to 1,000).
• Optional Advanced Feature:
  • Loop Mode: 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.
• Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation if no advanced settings are needed.

CSV File

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

• Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing LinkedIn 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.
  • People Search: Choose the column header containing LinkedIn search URLs or keywords.
  • Extract Limit (Optional): Set the maximum number of profiles to extract per search URL (up to 1,000).
• Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation if advanced configurations like scheduling are not required.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Input Source selection screen, highlighting the CSV file upload feature, file preview, and the Select Header and Extract Limit options.

Tip: LinkedIn currently has a "People Extraction Limit" of up to 1,000 profiles per search URL. If your search yields more than 1,000 results, break down your list into smaller segments by adjusting the filters to ensure each URL captures under 1,000 profiles.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

To schedule the automation for a specific date and time, click “Schedule” and set the start time—ideal for running TexAu during off-peak hours. Choose a Recurrence Frequency from the following options:

• None
• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every hour, every 4 hours)
• Once
• Every Day
• Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday and Wednesday)
• Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
• Specific Dates (e.g., November 10).

Set Start and End Time Offsets (Optional)
Adjust the start or end time of the automation with an offset.

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)

In Output Mode, select your preferred format for exporting data: Google Sheet or CSV file. To automate with Google Sheets, you can export data directly to a connected Google account.

Output Options

• Append (Default): New results are added to the end of the previous data, merging into a single CSV file.
• Split: New results are saved in a separate CSV file after each extraction.
• Overwrite: New results replace data from previous extractions, useful for monitoring changes on a page.

Duplicate Management

• Deduplicate (Default): Automatically removes duplicate rows between each extraction.

Tip: Using Google Sheets for direct exports simplifies the process of sharing and analyzing the data.\

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

Go to the “Data Store” section in TexAu. Find the automation you ran, click on “See Data” to view the exported LinkedIn profiles and results.

This tutorial walks you through exporting LinkedIn search data with TexAu using an easy, action-oriented approach. The flexibility to run automations on both Cloud and Desktop, combined with automated account connection and Google Sheet exports, makes TexAu a powerful tool for marketers, sales managers, and growth hackers looking to streamline their workflows. By following these steps, you can automate LinkedIn data exports with minimal manual intervention, allowing you to focus on your growth strategy.