How to connect LinkedIn Personal Account and Microsoft Excel
Create a New Scenario to Connect LinkedIn Personal Account and Microsoft Excel
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a LinkedIn Personal Account, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, LinkedIn Personal Account or Microsoft Excel will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find LinkedIn Personal Account or Microsoft Excel, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the LinkedIn Personal Account Node
Select the LinkedIn Personal Account node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Configure the LinkedIn Personal Account
Click on the LinkedIn Personal Account node to configure it. You can modify the LinkedIn Personal Account URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Microsoft Excel Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the LinkedIn Personal Account node, select Microsoft Excel from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Microsoft Excel.


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Authenticate Microsoft Excel
Now, click the Microsoft Excel node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Microsoft Excel settings. Authentication allows you to use Microsoft Excel through Latenode.
Configure the LinkedIn Personal Account and Microsoft Excel Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the LinkedIn Personal Account and Microsoft Excel Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring LinkedIn Personal Account, Microsoft Excel, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the LinkedIn Personal Account and Microsoft Excel integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between LinkedIn Personal Account and Microsoft Excel (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect LinkedIn Personal Account and Microsoft Excel
LinkedIn Personal Account + Microsoft Excel + Gmail: When a new connection is made on LinkedIn, their information is added to a new row in Excel. Then, a personalized welcome email is sent to the new connection via Gmail.
Microsoft Excel + LinkedIn Personal Account + Slack: When a new row is added to a specified Excel sheet representing a job posting, a message is sent on LinkedIn, and a notification with the job details is sent to a Slack channel.
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About LinkedIn Personal Account
Automate LinkedIn tasks in Latenode to streamline lead generation or job searching. Extract profile data, send connection requests, or post updates without manual effort. Combine it with other apps to enrich leads or trigger follow-ups. Visually design custom workflows; scale tasks without code or per-step fees.
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About Microsoft Excel
Automate Excel tasks within Latenode workflows. Read, update, or create spreadsheets directly. Use Excel data to trigger actions in other apps, generate reports, or update databases. No manual data entry; improve accuracy and save time by connecting Excel to other systems via Latenode's visual interface.
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FAQ LinkedIn Personal Account and Microsoft Excel
How can I connect my LinkedIn Personal Account account to Microsoft Excel using Latenode?
To connect your LinkedIn Personal Account account to Microsoft Excel on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select LinkedIn Personal Account and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your LinkedIn Personal Account and Microsoft Excel accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically update Excel with new LinkedIn connections?
Yes, you can! Latenode lets you automate this, adding new LinkedIn contacts to Excel in real time. Keep your database current without manual data entry using our visual workflow builder.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating LinkedIn Personal Account with Microsoft Excel?
Integrating LinkedIn Personal Account with Microsoft Excel allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Enrich Excel spreadsheets with LinkedIn profile data for leads.
- Create reports on your network growth directly from LinkedIn data.
- Track and analyze your LinkedIn connections' company changes.
- Automate personalized outreach based on Excel data analysis.
- Backup and archive your LinkedIn connections in a structured format.
How secure is my LinkedIn Personal Account data on Latenode?
Latenode employs robust security measures, including encryption, to protect your LinkedIn Personal Account data during workflow execution and storage.
Are there any limitations to the LinkedIn Personal Account and Microsoft Excel integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Rate limits imposed by LinkedIn may affect the speed of data retrieval.
- Complex data transformations might require custom JavaScript code.
- Excel file size limitations can impact workflow performance.