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LinkedIn supports OAuth 2.0 for accessing its APIs. You create an application through the LinkedIn Developer Solutions portal to get your Client ID and Client Secret.

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Steps

  1. Create a LinkedIn Developer Application
    • Go to https://developer.linkedin.com
    • Click Create app
    • Enter the required details:
      • App name
      • Company page URL (LinkedIn company page)
      • App logo
    • Read and agree to the legal terms
    • Click Create App
  2. Get Client ID and Client Secret
    • Navigate to the application you just created
    • Go to the Auth tab
    • Under Application credentials, find the Client ID and Client Secret
    • Copy and save both values securely
  3. Configure the Redirect URI
    • In the Auth tab, scroll to OAuth 2.0 Settings (below Application Credentials)
    • Add your OAuth callback URL
  4. Configure Scopes / Products
    • LinkedIn scopes are tied to Products that you request access to
    • Go to the Products tab and request access to the products you need (e.g., Sign In with LinkedIn, Share on LinkedIn, Marketing Developer Platform)
    • Available scopes depend on which products are approved

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Key Details

  • Developer Portal: https://developer.linkedin.com
  • Auth Type: OAuth 2.0
  • Authorization URL: https://www.linkedin.com/oauth/v2/authorization
  • Token URL: https://www.linkedin.com/oauth/v2/accessToken
  • Base API URL: https://api.linkedin.com/v2
  • Credentials Location: App → Auth tab → Application Credentials
  • Common Scopes: r_liteprofile, r_emailaddress, w_member_social, r_organization_social, rw_organization_admin
  • Note: Scopes are granted based on which Products you’ve been approved for