How to connect Microsoft Excel and LinkedIn Personal Account
Create a New Scenario to Connect Microsoft Excel and LinkedIn Personal Account
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 Microsoft Excel, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Microsoft Excel or LinkedIn Personal Account will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Microsoft Excel or LinkedIn Personal Account, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Microsoft Excel Node
Select the Microsoft Excel node from the app selection panel on the right.


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


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Authenticate LinkedIn Personal Account
Now, click the LinkedIn Personal Account node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your LinkedIn Personal Account settings. Authentication allows you to use LinkedIn Personal Account through Latenode.
Configure the Microsoft Excel and LinkedIn Personal Account 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 Microsoft Excel and LinkedIn Personal Account 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 Microsoft Excel, LinkedIn Personal Account, 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 Microsoft Excel and LinkedIn Personal Account integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Microsoft Excel and LinkedIn Personal Account (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Microsoft Excel and LinkedIn Personal Account
Microsoft Excel + LinkedIn Personal Account + Gmail: When a new row is added to a Microsoft Excel sheet, the automation retrieves LinkedIn connection details. It then uses this information to send a personalized email to the new connection via Gmail.
LinkedIn Personal Account + Microsoft Excel + Slack: When someone views your LinkedIn profile, and that person's details are found in an Excel sheet, a notification is sent to a designated Slack channel.
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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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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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FAQ Microsoft Excel and LinkedIn Personal Account
How can I connect my Microsoft Excel account to LinkedIn Personal Account using Latenode?
To connect your Microsoft Excel account to LinkedIn Personal Account on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Microsoft Excel and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Microsoft Excel and LinkedIn Personal Account accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically update LinkedIn job postings from Excel?
Yes, you can! Latenode allows automated updates to LinkedIn based on changes in your Excel sheets, saving time and ensuring consistent messaging with robust error handling and retry logic.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Microsoft Excel with LinkedIn Personal Account?
Integrating Microsoft Excel with LinkedIn Personal Account allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically updating your LinkedIn profile with new skills from an Excel sheet.
- Creating personalized LinkedIn connection requests based on Excel contact data.
- Tracking lead generation efforts on LinkedIn within a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
- Posting targeted content updates to LinkedIn based on data in Excel files.
- Managing and updating your LinkedIn company page information using Excel data.
How do I handle large Excel files in Latenode workflows?
Latenode efficiently processes large Excel files using streaming and batching techniques, ensuring optimal performance and minimal memory usage for seamless automation.
Are there any limitations to the Microsoft Excel and LinkedIn Personal Account integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- LinkedIn imposes rate limits on API calls, potentially affecting high-volume updates.
- Complex Excel formulas might require JavaScript code within Latenode for complete support.
- Directly posting images from Excel to LinkedIn isn't supported; images must be hosted externally.