Setting up LinkedIn Login

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1. Register as a LinkedIn Developer

1. Go to LinkedIn Developers Login.

2. Sign in with your LinkedIn account, or click Sign Up to create a new account.

3. Click Create app.

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4. Complete the required fields:

  • Enter your Company Name.
  • Upload an App Logo.

5. Check the box I have read and agree to these terms.

6. Click Create app.

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2. Enable Sign In with LinkedIn

1. After creating your app, go to the Products tab.

2. Find Sign In with LinkedIn using OpenID Connect and click Request access.

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3. In the popup window:

  • Check the box to agree with the LinkedIn API Terms of Use
  • Click Request access.
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3. Obtain LinkedIn App Credentials

1. Go to the Auth tab.

2. Copy the following credentials:

  • Client ID
  • Primary Client Secret

Note: You will need these values to integrate LinkedIn Login on your website.


4. Configure Authorized Redirect URL

1. Still under the Auth tab, click Pencil icon and + Add redirect URL link.

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2. Enter your authorized redirect URL in the corresponding field.

3. Click Update to save your changes.

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5. Configure LinkedIn Login on Your Website

1 Log in to the admin area of your website.

2 Go to Modules and Socials tabs.

3 Choose the required front end (if applicable).

4 Click on the LinkedIn social module and then the Edit button.

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5 Go to the Authorization tab.

6 Paste your copied Client ID and Primary Client Secret into the corresponding fields.

7 Save your changes.

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LinkedIn Login is now set up and ready to be used on your website.