LinkedIn Profile Auto Follow

The LinkedIn Profile Auto Follow automation enables you to automatically follow selected LinkedIn profiles, helping you grow your network and stay updated with relevant content. This tool is ideal for sales teams, recruiters, and marketers aiming to increase engagement with prospects, thought leaders, or industry professionals. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export followed profiles 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. Go to the Automation Store and use the search bar to find LinkedIn Profile Auto Follow quickly.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To allow TexAu to follow LinkedIn profiles on your behalf, connect your LinkedIn account. Click Add Account and select LinkedIn. TexAu provides two secure 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 via TexAu’s built-in browser extension, making setup fast and simple.

Tip: Magic Link offers a secure, convenient login without the need for manual cookie management.

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 Profile Auto Follow 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 follow a specific LinkedIn profile. Simply enter the LinkedIn profile URL into the input field to process one profile at a time. This is ideal for targeted actions.

• Profile URL: Enter the LinkedIn profile URL of the individual you want to follow.
• After entering the profile URL, click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation.

Google Sheets

This option is ideal for following multiple LinkedIn profiles efficiently. Follow these steps to use Google Sheets:

1. Click Select Google Account to choose your Google account or click Add New Google Sheet Account to connect additional accounts.
2. Click Accounts to select LinkedIn as the platform.
3. Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn profile URLs. A pop-up will display your Google Drive files.
4. Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing LinkedIn profile URLs. Confirm the correct sheet selection to ensure the data is accurate.
5. 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.
6. Select Header: Choose the column header containing LinkedIn profile URLs. This step is mandatory for the automation to function correctly.
7. Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation if no advanced settings are needed.

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.

CSV File

This option allows you to process LinkedIn profiles from a static file. Follow these steps:

1. Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing LinkedIn profile URLs.
2. Once uploaded, TexAu will display the file name and preview its content. Verify the data to confirm the correct file is selected.
3. 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.
4. Select Header: Choose the column header containing LinkedIn profile URLs. This step is mandatory for the automation to function correctly.
5. Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation if advanced configurations like scheduling are not required.

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: Show the Input Source selection screen, highlighting the CSV file upload feature, file preview, and the Select Header option.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

Use the Schedule settings if you want TexAu to follow profiles at specific intervals. Click Schedule to set the start date and time, or choose a Recurrence Frequency to automate the follow actions regularly:

• None
• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 8 hours or every day)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday and Wednesday)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., March 10)

Scheduling helps you follow profiles gradually, keeping engagement consistent without overwhelming your feed.

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 alumni data. TexAu provides 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.
• Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate (Default) to remove duplicate rows.

Tip: Google Sheets export makes it easy to collaborate with your team in real time, particularly useful for alumni network management and analysis.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After the automation completes, go to the Data Store section in TexAu to access the list of followed profiles. Locate the LinkedIn Profile Auto Follow automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

The LinkedIn Profile Auto Follow automation makes it easy to build and expand your network by automatically following selected profiles. With options for scheduling, bulk input, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool helps sales, recruiting, and marketing professionals engage effectively with potential connections and influencers on LinkedIn.