Twitter Auto Follow

The Twitter Auto Follow automation allows you to automatically follow users based on specific profiles or search criteria, helping marketers, growth hackers, and businesses efficiently grow their network. With support for bulk inputs, scheduling, and data export, this tool simplifies audience engagement and outreach. Follow this detailed guide to set up and execute the automation.

Step 1: Connect to Twitter with TexAu

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. To enable the automation, connect your Twitter account to TexAu. Follow these steps:

1. Click Add Account and select Twitter from the platform options.
2. Choose one of the following connection methods:
   • Magic Link: Receive a secure email link to connect your Twitter account.
   • Cookie Authentication: Copy and paste your Twitter browser cookies into the designated field.

Tip: Use the Magic Link method for a secure and hassle-free connection.

Step 2: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Navigate to the Automation Store and search for Twitter Auto Follow. Click the automation to open the configuration screen.

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 automate following Twitter profiles. This is particularly useful for building your network, engaging with relevant accounts, and enhancing your social media presence.

Specify the profiles to follow using one of the following input methods:

Single Input

Use this option to follow a single Twitter profile.

• Account: Select the Twitter account you want to use for following.
• Twitter Profile URL: Enter the URL of the Twitter profile to follow.

Google Sheets

This option is ideal for following multiple profiles stored in a Google Sheet.

1. Connect your Google account
   • Click Select Google Account to choose your connected account or add a new one using Add New Google Sheet Account.
2. Select your spreadsheet
   • Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing Twitter profile URLs.
   • Choose the spreadsheet and the specific sheet where your data is stored.
3. Adjust processing options
   • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define the number of rows of data to process.
   • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip if necessary.
4. Provide input details
   • Twitter Profile URL: Ensure the column in the sheet contains valid Twitter profile URLs.
5. Enable Loop Mode (Optional)
   • Turn on Loop Mode to reprocess the Google Sheet from the start once all rows are completed.

Process a CSV File

This option allows following profiles from a static list stored in a CSV file.

• Upload the file
  • Click Upload CSV File and select the file containing Twitter profile URLs.
  • TexAu will preview its content for verification.
• Adjust processing settings
  • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define the number of rows to process.
  • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip if necessary.
• Provide input details
  • Twitter Profile URL: Ensure the correct column contains valid Twitter profile URLs.

Tip: Use Google Sheets for dynamic or frequently updated lists and CSV files for static data.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

To automate the following process at specific times, configure the Schedule settings:

• None: Run the automation immediately.
• At Regular Intervals: Set the automation to repeat every few hours or daily.
• Once: Schedule the automation for a one-time execution at a specific date and time.
• Every Day: Run the automation daily at a chosen time.
• On Specific Days of the Week: Choose particular days like Monday or Wednesday.
• On Specific Days of the Month: Select dates like the 1st or 15th.
• On Specific Dates: Define exact dates for running the automation.

Tip: Scheduling is useful for continuous audience growth and engagement over time.

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

Once the automation completes, access your results in the Data Store:

1. Navigate to the Data Store section in TexAu.
2. Locate the Twitter Auto Follow automation.
3. Click See Data to view or download details of the followed users.

The Twitter Auto Follow automation is a powerful tool for marketers, businesses, and growth hackers to efficiently grow their Twitter audience. With options for bulk input, scheduling, and exporting data to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool simplifies audience engagement and helps build meaningful connections for your brand or personal profile.