LinkedIn Profile Auto Unfollow
Automatically unfollow LinkedIn profiles with the LinkedIn Profile Auto Unfollow automation, helping you declutter your feed and focus on relevant connections. Ideal for users managing large networks, this tool allows you to selectively unfollow inactive or unrelated profiles. Export unfollowed profile data to Google Sheets or CSV for organized tracking.
Tutorial
Overview
The LinkedIn Profile Auto Unfollow automation helps you automatically unfollow LinkedIn profiles, keeping your feed relevant by reducing unwanted updates. This tool is ideal for users looking to streamline their LinkedIn experience by unfollowing inactive or irrelevant connections. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export unfollowed profiles to Google Sheets or CSV for 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, enter LinkedIn Profile Auto Unfollow in the search bar to quickly locate the tool.
Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu
To allow TexAu to unfollow LinkedIn profiles on your behalf, connect your LinkedIn account. Click Add Account and select LinkedIn. TexAu provides two secure 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 using TexAu’s built-in browser extension, simplifying setup.
Tip: Magic Link is a secure, quick way to connect without needing to manage cookies.
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
TexAu provides an efficient way to automatically unfollow LinkedIn profiles. Whether you are streamlining your connections or managing multiple accounts, this automation simplifies the process by offering manual, Google Sheets, and CSV options.
Manually Enter a Single Input
Use this option to unfollow a specific LinkedIn profile. Simply enter the LinkedIn profile URL into the input field.
- Profile URL: Paste the LinkedIn profile URL in the input field. This is mandatory to run the automation for a single profile.
- After entering the Profile URL, click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation.
Google Sheets
This option is ideal for unfollowing multiple LinkedIn profiles 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 link additional accounts.
- Click Accounts to select LinkedIn as the platform.
- Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn profile URLs. A pop-up will display your Google Drive files.
- Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing LinkedIn profile URLs. 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.
- Profile URL: Choose the column header containing LinkedIn profile URLs. This step is mandatory for the automation to function correctly.
- Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation.
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 unfollow LinkedIn profiles from a static file. Follow these steps:
Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing LinkedIn profile URLs.
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.
Profile URL: Ensure the column contains LinkedIn profile URLs of the profiles you want to unfollow. This step is mandatory for the automation to function correctly.
After configuring the options, click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation.
Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)
If you want TexAu to unfollow profiles at specific intervals, configure the Schedule settings. Click Schedule to set the start date and time, or choose a Recurrence Frequency for repeated unfollowing:
- 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., February 10)
Scheduling is helpful if you want to gradually unfollow profiles over time, ensuring a consistent cleanup.
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)
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 unfollowed profiles. Locate the
LinkedIn Profile Auto Unfollow automation and click See Data to view or download the results.\
The LinkedIn Profile Auto Unfollow automation helps streamline your LinkedIn feed by automatically unfollowing selected profiles, allowing for a more relevant and manageable connection list. With options for scheduling, bulk unfollowing, and exporting data to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool is valuable for network management and optimizing your LinkedIn experience.
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