LinkedIn is the one connection that works differently from the rest. Sharing is automated; analytics are not.
Connect it
Open Connections
Go to Settings → Connections and press Connect on the LinkedIn card.
Authorise
Sign in to LinkedIn and approve. You are returned with "LinkedIn account connected."
Permissions requested
| Permission | Why |
|---|---|
openid, profile | Identify the connected account |
w_member_social | Share content you approve to your profile |
Running a LinkedIn audit
Because there is no analytics API, the audit confirmation screen shows a LinkedIn page data form. Fill it in before running.
Enter your Page details
Provide the Page name and current Followers count.
Add your recent posts
For each post in the last 14 days, add a block with its Date, Type, Likes, Comments, Shares and Caption. Use + Add post for each one.
Save before running
Press Save page data. You will see a confirmation that your posts were recorded, and the Run Audit button becomes usable.
Your saved data persists, so the next audit starts from what you entered last time — you only add what is new.
What it unlocks
- Distribution — share approved blog articles and posts to your LinkedIn profile.
- LinkedIn audits — using the page data you enter.
Troubleshooting
Sharing posts to a Company Page The granted permission covers your personal profile. Company Page posting is not available.
The audit says there is no data The page data form has not been saved for this period. Fill it in and press Save page data before pressing Run Audit.