> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.linkinlist.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Account Setup: Configure Your LinkInList Workspace

> Complete your LinkInList profile, configure notifications, connect your first channel, set up billing, and secure your account after signing up.

After you create your LinkInList account, a few minutes of setup will ensure everything works smoothly — from receiving alerts on hot leads to keeping your channel credentials protected. This page walks you through each configuration area in the order you'll typically encounter them.

## Completing Your Profile

Start by filling in your basic profile information. Navigate to **Settings → Profile** and update the following fields:

* **Full Name** — Used in notification emails and team member displays.
* **Company Name** — Helps LinkInList's AI tailor outreach tone and personalization context when it references your business.
* **Timezone** — Critical for scheduling. LinkInList uses your timezone to determine when campaigns send messages and when "active hours" windows open and close. Set this to the timezone where you or your team operates.

Click **Save Changes** when you're done. Your timezone setting takes effect immediately for any campaigns you create going forward.

## Notification Settings

LinkInList can alert you by email when important events happen so you never miss a high-value reply. To configure notifications, go to **Settings → Notifications**.

The following alerts are available:

| Alert                       | What It Does                                                                           |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Hot Lead Reply**          | Sends an email the moment a lead scored as Hot replies to your outreach                |
| **New Connection Accepted** | Notifies you when a lead accepts a connection request                                  |
| **Campaign Completed**      | Alerts you when a campaign finishes sending to all leads in the list                   |
| **Account Warning**         | Sends an immediate alert if LinkInList detects unusual activity on a connected account |

<Tip>
  Enable the **Hot Lead Reply** notification as a minimum. Hot leads are scored
  high because their activity signals active buying intent — responding quickly
  to these replies significantly increases your conversion rate.
</Tip>

Toggle each alert on or off, enter the email address you want notifications sent to (it can differ from your login email), and click **Save Notification Preferences**.

## Connecting Your First Channel

LinkInList supports multiple outreach channels: **LinkedIn**, **WhatsApp**, **Facebook**, **Instagram**, **Meta Ads**, and **Email**. Connecting at least one channel is how you unlock campaigns, the unified inbox, and AI-powered outreach. LinkedIn is the most common starting point; here's how to connect it:

1. Go to **Accounts** in the left sidebar and click **Add Account**.
2. Select **LinkedIn** from the channel selector, then enter your LinkedIn email address and password in the encrypted connection form.
3. LinkInList automatically assigns a **dedicated residential proxy** to your LinkedIn account and begins verifying the connection.
4. If LinkedIn prompts for a verification code (email or SMS), enter it in the confirmation dialog that appears.
5. Once verified, your account appears in the Accounts list with a **Connected** status badge.

<Note>
  LinkInList encrypts all channel credentials at rest using **AES-256
  encryption** and never shares them with third parties. Your credentials are
  used solely to authenticate your account activity through your assigned
  residential proxy (for LinkedIn) or secure API integration (for other channels).
</Note>

After setting up LinkedIn, you can connect additional channels — WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Meta Ads, and Email — from **Settings → Channels**. Each channel you add expands the outreach options available in your campaigns.

For full details on managing multiple LinkedIn accounts, proxy assignments, warm-up configuration, and troubleshooting connection errors, see the [Connecting Your LinkedIn Account](/accounts/connecting-linkedin) guide.

## Setting Up Billing

LinkInList is billed per connected account per month. Payments are processed securely through **Stripe** — LinkInList never stores your card details directly. Visit the [Plans & Pricing](/billing/plans-pricing) page for current rates and team discounts.

To add a payment method and activate your subscription after your trial:

1. Go to **Settings → Billing**.
2. Click **Add Payment Method** and enter your credit or debit card details in the Stripe-powered form.
3. Review the billing summary — you'll see a line item for each account you have connected.
4. Click **Confirm and Subscribe** to activate your paid plan.

Your trial period runs for **7 days** from the date you signed up. You will not be charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel at any time before then with no cost.

<Info>
  Billing is calculated per connected account. If you add a new account
  mid-cycle, you are charged a prorated amount for the remaining days in that
  billing period. Removing an account stops its billing at the next renewal date.
</Info>

## Two-Factor Authentication and Account Security

Securing your LinkInList account protects both your own data and the channel accounts you manage through the platform. Follow these steps and best practices to lock things down.

### Enable Two-Factor Authentication

1. Go to **Settings → Security**.
2. Under **Two-Factor Authentication**, click **Enable 2FA**.
3. Scan the QR code with an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, or 1Password all work).
4. Enter the 6-digit code from your authenticator app to confirm, then click **Activate**.

From this point forward, logging in requires both your password and a one-time code from your authenticator app.

<Warning>
  Save your **backup recovery codes** when they are displayed during 2FA setup.
  Store them somewhere secure (a password manager, for example). If you lose
  access to your authenticator app without backup codes, you will be locked out
  of your account.
</Warning>

### Additional Security Best Practices

* **Use a strong, unique password** for your LinkInList account — do not reuse a password from another service.
* **Avoid logging in on shared or public computers.** LinkInList sessions remain active, and another user on the same machine could access your account.
* **Review active sessions** under **Settings → Security → Active Sessions** and revoke any sessions you don't recognize.
* **Keep your notification email secure.** Account recovery and security alerts go to that address — if it's compromised, your LinkInList account is at risk too.
* **Rotate your channel passwords periodically** and update them in LinkInList via the **Accounts** page to keep each connection active.