Sales Navigator Universal Profile Converter
This automation converts a Sales Navigator profile URL or ID into the standard LinkedIn formats. It returns the LinkedIn profile URL, the public URL, the profile IDs, and pending invitation details.
Platform: Sales Navigator | Category: Scan
Inputs#
| Input | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Navigator Profile URL or ID | Text | Yes | The Sales Navigator profile URL or ID. Sample value: "https://www.linkedin.com/sales/lead/XXXXXXXXXXXX". |
Outputs#
| Output | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Input Sales Navigator Profile URL | Text | The Sales Navigator profile URL you entered. |
| First Name | Text | The profile first name. |
| Last Name | Text | The profile last name. |
| Full Name | Text | The profile full name. |
| Premium | Yes or no | Premium profile (YES/NO). |
| LinkedIn Profile ID | Text | The LinkedIn profile ID. |
| LinkedIn Profile URL | Text | The LinkedIn profile URL. |
| LinkedIn Profile Public ID | Text | The LinkedIn profile public ID. |
| LinkedIn Profile Public URL | Text | The LinkedIn profile public URL. |
| Invitation URN | Text | The pending connection request URN. |
| Invitation ID | Text | The pending connection request ID. |
| Shared Secret | Text | The invitation shared secret key. |
| Member URN | Text | The LinkedIn profile member URN. |
| Invitation State | Text | Shows if the invitation was sent or received. |
| Invitation Type | Text | Shows if the invitation was sent or received. |
Why this automation is useful#
Sales Navigator lead URLs do not open in standard LinkedIn tools. Enrichment tools, email finders, and CRMs expect the canonical LinkedIn URL. This converter resolves every format in one run.
The export also covers identity keys. The profile ID, the public ID, and the member URN are stable identifiers. They work well as dedupe keys in a CRM.
When an invitation is pending, the export includes its details. You can see the invitation state before you send a new connection request.
Use cases#
- Convert client exports into usable URLs. Agencies receive Sales Navigator exports full of lead URLs. Convert them to LinkedIn profile URLs in bulk. The result loads into any enrichment or cold email tool.
- Give reps links that open anywhere. Sales teams can convert saved lead URLs into public profile URLs. Reps without a Sales Navigator seat can still open the profiles. Research stops being blocked by licenses.
- Feed an email finder with clean input. Freelancers can convert a prospect list to canonical LinkedIn URLs. Email finding tools match better on standard URLs. Match rate improves before the first send.
- Dedupe CRM records on stable IDs. RevOps teams can key records on the member URN or profile ID. Names change, IDs do not. Duplicate accounts and contacts get caught at import.
- Check pending invitations before re-inviting. SDRs can convert a profile and read the invitation fields. A pending sent invitation means do not invite again. This prevents wasted invitations and awkward doubles.
How to use it#
- Connect your LinkedIn account with the TexAu browser extension.
- Open Sales Navigator Universal Profile Converter in the TexAu Desktop app.
- Enter the Sales Navigator profile URL or ID.
- Run the automation.
- Open the CSV in your export folder when the run ends.
The automation uses your active session. Do not browse LinkedIn heavily during the run.
Limits and limitations#
- TexAu sets a default limit of 80 executions per day for this automation.
- You need an active Sales Navigator subscription. A free LinkedIn account is not enough.
- Invitation fields fill only when a pending invitation exists for the profile.
- The automation uses your active session. Heavy browser use on the same account can disturb a run.
- LinkedIn can change its page structure. A run can fail after such a platform change.
FAQ#
Q: How many profiles can I convert per day? A: TexAu sets a default limit of 80 executions per day for this automation. One execution converts one profile.
Q: Can LinkedIn restrict my account for using this automation? A: Yes, if you exceed normal usage limits. TexAu adds random delays between actions. Keep to the default limits.
Q: Do I need a proxy? A: A proxy is not required for one account. Use one proxy per account when you run many accounts.
Q: What subscription do I need? A: You need an active Sales Navigator subscription. The input is a Sales Navigator profile URL or ID.
Q: Can I paste a profile ID instead of a URL? A: Yes. The input accepts a Sales Navigator profile URL or a profile ID.
Q: Why are the invitation columns empty? A: They fill only when a pending invitation exists for the profile. No pending invitation means empty cells.
Q: Does the automation remove duplicates? A: TexAu dedupes repeated runs of the same input. Keep your CSVs clean by not re-running the same input.
Q: Where do the results go? A: Results save as a CSV in your export folder. You can also find past runs in the History section of the app.
Troubleshooting#
The automation asks me to connect the account again. The platform session expired. Reconnect the account with the TexAu browser extension. See Connect accounts with the TexAu browser extension.
The run fails with an invalid URL error. Copy the URL exactly as the Inputs table shows. The automation checks the URL format before it runs.
The CSV has fewer results than expected. The platform shows less data to your account than the total count suggests. Private or restricted profiles do not appear. This is normal platform behavior.
The automation stops before the run completes. You reached a rate limit window. Wait for the window to reset, then run the automation again. See Manage rate limits.
The same run fails several times. Note the exact error message from the app. Contact TexAu support and include this message and the automation name.
Related guides#
- All Sales Navigator automations
- Sales Navigator Account Scraper
- Sales Navigator Lead Scraper
- LinkedIn Universal Company Converter
Platform: Sales Navigator | Category: Scan