LinkedIn Setup

Create a LinkedIn API app for profile access and content sharing through Fp Switchboard.

Prerequisites

• LinkedIn account
• Access to LinkedIn Developers

Setup Steps

1. Create LinkedIn App

   Go to LinkedIn Developers and click “Create app”.

2. Configure App

   • App name: Fp Switchboard
   • LinkedIn Page: Associate with your company page
   • App logo: Upload a logo

3. Request Products

   Under the Products tab, request access to:

   • Sign In with LinkedIn using OpenID Connect
   • Share on LinkedIn (for posting)

4. Add Redirect URI

   Under Auth > OAuth 2.0 settings, add:

   https://api.switchboard.fpdigital.ai/oauth/linkedin/callback

5. Copy Credentials

   Copy Client ID and Primary Client Secret from the Auth tab.

Environment Variables

npx wrangler secret put LINKEDIN_CLIENT_ID
npx wrangler secret put LINKEDIN_CLIENT_SECRET

Redirect URI

https://api.switchboard.fpdigital.ai/oauth/linkedin/callback

Common Issues

Marketing API Approval

LinkedIn Marketing API access requires LinkedIn approval and can take several days. Basic profile and sharing work without it.

• “Application not approved” error: Some LinkedIn API products require manual approval. Check your app’s Products tab for status.
• Company page required: LinkedIn requires a company page to be associated with your app. Create one if needed.
• Rate limits: LinkedIn has strict rate limits (100 calls/day for some endpoints). Use sparingly.

Testing

1. Connect from the Switchboard Dashboard
2. Authorize with your LinkedIn account
3. Click Test Connection to verify
4. Try: “Get my LinkedIn profile” or “Share a post on LinkedIn”