Automate LinkedIn Follows from Google Sheets: Make.com Scenario

Stop clicking the follow button one by one on LinkedIn. This Make.com scenario reads your target list directly from Google Sheets and automatically follows each profile using ConnectSafely — no manual work, no browser extensions, no limits headaches.

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Why Automate LinkedIn Follows?

Following is a low-friction, high-impact LinkedIn growth strategy:

• No approval needed — unlike connection requests, follows are instant
• Warms up prospects — they see your name before you ever reach out
• Algorithm signal — following creators boosts their content in your feed
• Scales safely — LinkedIn is far more lenient on follows than connections
• Sequencing play — follow → engage with content → connect → message

Many top sales teams use "follow → comment → connect" as their warm outreach sequence. This blueprint handles step one at scale.

Scenario Overview

What You'll Build

A Make.com scenario that:

1. Reads LinkedIn URLs from your Google Sheet
2. Iterates through each profile with safe delays
3. Follows each profile via ConnectSafely API
4. Updates the sheet row with status and timestamp

Google Sheets (New Rows) → Iterator → ConnectSafely (Follow) → Update Row

Setting Up the Blueprint

Step 1: Prepare Your Google Sheet

Create a sheet with these columns:

Column	Description
LinkedIn URL	Full profile URL (required)
Name	For reference
Status	Pending / Done / Error
Followed Date	Filled by Make automatically

Step 2: Connect Your API Key

1. Go to ConnectSafely.ai → Settings → API Key
2. Add to Make's HTTP module:

   Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
   

Step 3: Configure the Modules

Module 1: Google Sheets — Watch Rows

• Trigger: New rows where Status = Pending
• Limit: 50–100 rows per run

Module 2: Iterator

• Loop through each row returned

Module 3: ConnectSafely — Follow Profile

POST https://api.connectsafely.ai/v1/follows/send
Headers: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Body: { "linkedinUrl": "{{row.LinkedInURL}}" }

Module 4: Sleep

• 10–30 second delay between follows
• Follows are lower-risk than connections but still worth spacing out

Module 5: Google Sheets — Update Row

• Set Status = Done
• Set Followed Date = {{now}}

Step 4: Build Your Target List

Best sources for your follow list:

• LinkedIn search results (use the LinkedIn Search to Sheets Blueprint)
• Event attendee lists
• Industry conference speakers
• Competitor follower lists
• Podcast guest lists in your niche

Best Practices

Safe Daily Follow Limits

Account Type	Max Follows/Day
New account	50–80/day
Established account	100–150/day
Premium account	150–200/day

Follows are much safer than connection requests — LinkedIn allows significantly more.

Sequencing Strategy

Use follows as step one of a multi-touch warm outreach sequence:

1. Day 1: Follow profile (this blueprint)
2. Day 3–5: Like or comment on their recent post
3. Day 7: Send connection request with context
4. Day 10: Send DM after connection accepted

This sequence achieves 50–70% connection acceptance vs. 25–35% for cold requests.

Target the Right People

Follow people who:

• Match your ICP (ideal customer profile)
• Are active posters (check if they post regularly)
• Work at target accounts you want to sell to
• Are thought leaders whose followers are your audience

Common Issues & Fixes

Issue	Solution
Follow fails (404)	LinkedIn profile URL may be incorrect or profile deleted
Rate limit error (429)	Increase Sleep module delay
Sheet not updating	Check Google Sheets module permissions in Make
Only some rows processed	Check "Limit" setting in Watch Rows module

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I bulk follow LinkedIn profiles automatically?

Use this Make.com scenario with ConnectSafely's API. Paste your target LinkedIn URLs into Google Sheets, connect your API key, and the scenario reads each row and follows every profile automatically with safe rate limiting.

How many LinkedIn profiles can I follow per day?

LinkedIn allows roughly 100–200 follows per day for established accounts. Unlike connection requests (limited to ~100/week), follows are much more permissive. Start at 50/day and increase gradually. ConnectSafely handles safe sending patterns automatically.

Will people know I followed them?

Yes — LinkedIn notifies users when someone follows them (unless they've disabled notifications). This is a feature, not a bug — it creates passive visibility before you ever reach out directly.

Related Workflows

• AI-Powered Outreach with Make.com + Gemini - Follow-up with connection requests after following
• Turn Commenters into Connections - Convert engaged followers into connections
• n8n: LinkedIn Follow Automation - Same workflow built on n8n

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