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# How to get Linkedin API

**Step 1:** Create a Linkedin Develop Account via the website: <https://developer.linkedin.com/>

**Step 2:** Create an app ( Need a company page).

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a. **App name:** Enter the name of the app.

b. **Linkedin Page:** Enter your company's name or LinkedIn Compay Page URL.

c. **Privacy policy URL:** Enter your app privacy policy.

d. **App Logo:** Upload the app logo image.

e. L**egal agreement**: Select " I have read and agree to these terms"&#x20;

And then click the button **Create app**.

**Step 3:** Verify the app

**Step 4:** Add Product: In your app dashboard, select the tab **Products** -> Click Select 2 options: **Share on LinkedIn** and **Sign In with LinkedIn**

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**Step 5:** Get API the app: In your app dashboard, select tab **Auth**-> **Authentication keys** and then get the Client ID and Client Secret

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**Step 6:** Enter the key in Civi. Go to **Admin** -> **Civi** -> **Theme Options** -> **Login Option** -> Enter the Linkedin Client ID and Linkedin Secret

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**Step 7:** Authorized redirect URL. You need to get a redirect URL. In your app dashboard, select tab Auth-> Scroll down and find option **OAuth 2.0 settings** and add the URLs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              &#x20;

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You can follow this video for a guide:&#x20;

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