LinkedIn Profile URL Finder

The LinkedIn Profile URL Finder automation helps you locate LinkedIn profile URLs based on provided names, companies, or job titles, saving you time in finding accurate profile links. This tool is ideal for sales teams, recruiters, and marketers who want to build contact lists or target leads with precise LinkedIn profiles. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export data to Google Sheets or CSV for easy management.

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, type LinkedIn Profile URL Finder in the search bar to locate the tool quickly.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To allow TexAu to search for 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 for easy setup.

Tip: Magic Link is a quick, secure option to connect LinkedIn without needing 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

This automation helps you find LinkedIn profile URLs based on first name, last name, and company name. It is ideal for recruiters, sales teams, and marketers looking to identify LinkedIn profiles efficiently.

Manually Enter Details

Use this option to find a LinkedIn profile URL based on specific details like first name, last name, and company name. This method is ideal for targeted searches.

• LinkedIn First Name Search: Enter the first name of the individual.
• LinkedIn Last Name Search: Enter the last name of the individual.
• LinkedIn Company Name Search: Enter the company name where the individual works.
• After entering all required details, click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the search.

Google Sheets

This option is ideal for finding LinkedIn profile URLs for multiple individuals. 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 add another account.
2. Click Accounts to select LinkedIn as the platform.
3. Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing the first name, last name, and company name. A pop-up will display your Google Drive files.
4. Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing the required details. Ensure accurate data selection.
5. Configure additional options:
   • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many 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. Ensure the sheet contains columns for LinkedIn First Name Search, LinkedIn Last Name Search, and LinkedIn Company Name Search.
7. Click Run in the lower-right corner to start 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 feature is helpful for recurring updates.

CSV File

This option allows you to process LinkedIn profile search inputs from a static CSV file. Follow these steps:

1. Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing first name, last name, and company name.
2. Once uploaded, TexAu will display the file name and preview its content for verification.
3. Configure additional options:
   • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many rows you want to process from the file.
   • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip if needed.
4. Ensure the CSV file contains columns for LinkedIn First Name Search, LinkedIn Last Name Search, and LinkedIn Company Name Search.
5. Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

To automate searches at specific times, use TexAu’s scheduling feature. Click Schedule to set the start date and time, or configure a Recurrence Frequency to repeat the automation:

• None
• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 4 hours or daily)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Tuesday and Thursday)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., March 1)

Scheduling profile searches is helpful for ongoing lead generation, allowing you to keep contact lists up to date with fresh LinkedIn URLs.

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 LinkedIn profile URLs. Locate the LinkedIn Profile URL Finder automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

The LinkedIn Profile URL Finder automation simplifies locating LinkedIn profile URLs based on names, companies, and job titles, making it ideal for lead generation and contact list building. With scheduling, bulk search capabilities, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool enables sales, recruiting, and marketing teams to efficiently gather accurate LinkedIn URLs for outreach and engagement.