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LinkedIn

Prefer guided AI setup?

Instead of following these steps manually, you can use the AI Credential Assistant — describe what you want to connect and the AI will walk you through the setup step by step, tailored to your account.

Overview​

Connect your LinkedIn account to Nirvai to automate posting, manage your professional network, and access profile data.

Supported Authentication Methods​

  • OAuth2

Prerequisites​

  • A LinkedIn account
  • A LinkedIn Developer application (for company pages)

Setup Instructions​

  1. In Nirvai, go to Credentials > Add Credential
  2. Select LinkedIn OAuth2
  3. Click Authorize
  4. Sign in with your LinkedIn account
  5. Review and accept the requested permissions:
    • View your profile
    • Post on your behalf
  6. You'll be redirected back to Nirvai with your credential saved

Permissions Requested​

  • openid: OpenID Connect authentication
  • profile: Access to profile information
  • email: Access to email address
  • w_member_social: Post content on behalf of member

What You Can Do​

  • Post updates to your profile
  • Share articles and content
  • Access profile information
  • Read connections (with additional permissions)

Important Notes​

  • Company page posting requires a LinkedIn Page and admin access
  • Some APIs require LinkedIn Marketing Solutions partner status
  • Rate limits apply to API calls

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  • Unauthorized: Re-authorize the connection
  • Scope Not Granted: Accept all requested permissions
  • Rate Limited: Wait and retry, or reduce request frequency

Adapted from LinkedIn documentation for Nirvai platform

Next Steps​

Got your credential? Connect it to an agent

Use the AI Tool Creator to turn this credential into agent-callable tools. Describe what your agent should be able to do and the AI investigates the API, configures the endpoints, and gives you a reviewable toolkit before saving anything.