Integrating with LinkedIn
Pathfix allows you to easily add end-user OAuth based integration, handling authorization and enable communication between your app and LinkedIn in just a few minutes.
Before proceeding, you will first need to register your application with LinkedIn. Please refer the developer documentation provided by LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/developers/apps/
Please note: You will need to create an account with LinkedIn to access this.
Enable OAuth in LinkedIn
Access your Application on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/developers/apps/
Once you have added your application in LinkedIn, you will need to navigate to Auth
- Navigate to OAuth 2.0 settings
- Add the Pathfix Redirect URI https://labs.pathfix.com/integrate/command under the Redirect URI section
Add Scope/Product in LinkedIn
Once you have added your application and added the Pathfix Redirect URL, you will need to add scopes that you wish to use.
- Click on Products to get started
- There are 3 products (scopes) you can choose from depending on your user case. Pick the Product you wish to use
Verify App/Company
For Share on LinkedIn and Sign In with Linked, the approval process needs to be done by the admin/owner of the page.
- Go to Settings and click on Verify
- Click on Generate URL
- Copy the Verification URL and share it with the admin/owner of the Page
- The app would need to be verified
- The Scope will get added to your application
- You can view this by going to OAuth -> OAuth 2.0 scopes
Setup in Pathfix
- Login to your Pathfix account and click on Add Application
- Add the name of your SaaS and hit Save
- Select LinkedIn from the list of providers to integrate with. You can change the Display Name and Description.
- Enter the Client ID and Client Secret generated from LinkedIn
- Add the Scopes you wish to access under Scope and hit Save
Adding Integration To Your SaaS
There are 2 steps to adding the integration to your SaaS
Need help? Reach out to us at support@pathfix.com and we would be happy to assist!