This guide will help you get familiar with key PhantomBuster terms.
PhantomBuster terms
Account Billing
Account Billing includes your subscription details, payment info, and invoices. It tracks your subscription plan and payment schedule.
Account Execution Time
Account Execution Time refers to the total time Phantoms or Flows run each month, included in your subscription.
Account User Settings
Account User Settings page shows the basic details of the account owner, including preferences, email, and password details.
Account Workspace Settings
Account Workspace Settings store details about the workspace owner associated with a billing subscription of a team workspace.
Browser User Agent
The Browser User Agent identifies your browser (e.g., Chrome or Safari) to ensure stable connectivity and proper website functionality.
Dashboard
The Dashboard is where you manage all your Phantoms and Flows. It's the main view when you log into your PhantomBuster account.
Extension for Chrome and Firefox
The Chrome and Firefox extension lets you enhance your browsing experience by adding extra features to your browser. It provides a straightforward way to manage session cookie retrieval and update.
💡Install the extension to quickly retrieve and update session cookies directly from your browser. Follow step-by-step instruction for Chrome, and for Firefox.
Flow
A Flow is a sequence of multiple automated actions combined to achieve a larger task. For example, the LinkedIn Outreach Flow includes steps to export connections, send connection requests, and follow-up messages.
💡Explore all available Flows in the Solutions tab.
LinkedIn Lead List
The LinkedIn Lead List is a database of leads that include all details generated from individual LinkedIn Phantoms and Flows output. This feature helps organize all lead data in one convenient location, allowing you to visualize, edit, and manage leads effectively.
Phantom
A Phantom is a single automated action designed to achieve a specific task. It takes an input, processes the action or scrapes information, and outputs the result in a file.
💡Here’s how to set up your first Phantom.
Phantom Activity
Phantom Activity refers to the current status of a Phantom or Flow:
- Enabled: The Phantom is ready and scheduled for future launches but is not currently running.
- Running: The Phantom is currently performing its task.
- Paused: The Phantom has been temporarily stopped.
- In Error: The Phantom encountered an error and was unable to complete its task. Errors could be caused by rate limits, incorrect inputs, or other disruptions.
💡Here’s how to investigate why your Phantom gives error.
Phantom Behavior
Phantom Behavior defines how the Phantom handles data during its tasks. You can adjust settings such as how many results to scrape per launch or how often the Phantom launches. For example, if you’re scraping LinkedIn profiles, you can limit how many profiles it processes each time it runs.
Phantom Chain
Phantom Chain refers to the action of using the output of one Phantom as input for a different one. This creates an automated sequence that saves time and enhances productivity.
Phantom Input
Phantom Input refers to the data or information you provide to a Phantom for it to perform its task. Inputs can vary depending on the type of task and can include a LinkedIn Leads List, a single URL, a publicly accessible Spreadsheet URL, or results from compatible Phantoms.
Phantom Launch Type
Phantom Launch Type refers to how you can schedule and automate the launching of a Phantom. There are several options available:
- Once: Manual launch for a one-time data extraction.
- Repeatedly: Set a frequency for launching (e.g., X times per hour, day, or week) to avoid hitting rate limits and manage actions effectively.
- Repeatedly (advanced): Schedule launches down to the exact minute for precise control.
- After another Phantom: Launch a Phantom only after another specified Phantom completes its task, creating a seamless workflow.
💡For detailed guidance, check the article on setting up automatic, repeated launches.
Phantom Output
Phantom Output refers to the results generated by a Phantom after completing its task. Outputs are provided in both CSV and JSON formats, which include the scraped or processed data. Additionally, there is an option to copy a link for dynamically importing results into Google Sheets, allowing the data to update automatically with each new launch.
💡Refer to this article for detailed instructions on finding, viewing and exporting Phantom output data.
Phantom Schedule
Phantom Schedule refers to setting up automatic, recurring launches for a Phantom at specific intervals (e.g., hourly, daily). It helps to automate tasks consistently over time, without manual intervention.
Phantom Slot
A Phantom Slot refers to the activity resources associated with your billing account. Each Phantom consumes one or more slots depending on the number of actions it is automating and different billing accounts include different number of available slots.
Phantom Usage
Phantom Usage is the total number of billing resources used by specific Phantom activity, calculated in execution time.
💡Track your usage under the Usage page.
Phantom Watcher Mode
Watcher Mode is a feature available in some Phantoms that allows to extract new data to enrich existing leads previously scraped, allowing users to stay updated with the latest information.
💡Enabling Watcher Mode for LinkedIn Search Export will also let you receive email notifications for new profiles.
Proxy
A Proxy is a server application that stands between your requests for information available on the internet and the websites providing the answers.
💡Learn more about Setting Up a Proxy: When and Why You Should Use One.
Resources
The Resources section provides access to various materials designed to help you succeed with PhantomBuster.
- Search for Help: A search tool to find specific support articles.
- Get Help: Quick access to PhantomBuster's support team for any assistance.
- PhantomBuster Academy: Self-paced learning courses to help you get started and master the platform.
- Webinars & Training Videos: Video content to help you discover new use cases and improve your automation skills.
- Inspiration & Insider Tips: Handy guides and tips for maximizing the value of PhantomBuster.
- Customer Success Stories: Case studies showing how other users have successfully used PhantomBuster to achieve their goals.
- Share Your Feedback: A place to provide feedback and help improve PhantomBuster.
- Join Our Slack Community: Connect with other users in the PhantomBuster community for advice and tips.
Session cookie
A Session cookie refers to social media login session data needed for Phantoms and Flows when automating actions on social media platforms.
💡Learn How to Find and Use Session Cookies.
Workspace
A Workspace refers to the account and available usage resources associated with the credentials you are logged in with. This can either be a personal workspace for individual use or a shared workspace for team collaboration.
- A personal workspace is your private space where you manage and run Phantoms and Flows.
- A shared workspace allows multiple users to collaborate by sharing Phantoms, Flows, and a single subscription.
Related guides
Introduction to PhantomBuster Automations
How To Set Up Your Phantoms and Flows
Connecting PhantomBuster To Your Social Media Accounts
How To Get Help And Access Additional Resources
You can contact Support at any time for additional details on your PhantomBuster workspace.