Prerequisites
Before you connect an account, make sure you have the following in place.Active LinkedIn Account
Your LinkedIn account must be in good standing — no current restrictions, open flags, or pending verifications from LinkedIn.
Valid Email & Password
Have your LinkedIn login email and password ready. SSO-only logins (Google, Apple) are not supported; set a LinkedIn password first if needed.
Two-Factor Authentication
If 2FA is enabled on your LinkedIn account, keep your phone or authenticator app nearby. You will be prompted to enter a verification code during setup.
Stable Internet Connection
Stay connected throughout the setup flow. A dropped connection mid-authentication may require you to restart the process.
Step-by-Step Connection Process
Open the Accounts section
Log in to your LinkInList workspace at app.linkinlist.com and click Accounts in the left-hand navigation panel.
Click Add Account
On the Accounts page, click the + Add Account button in the top-right corner. A connection modal will appear.
Enter your LinkedIn credentials
Type in the email address and password you use to log in to LinkedIn, then click Connect. Your credentials are encrypted in transit and stored at rest using AES-256 encryption — see the note below for more detail.
Complete 2FA verification (if enabled)
If your LinkedIn account has two-factor authentication turned on, LinkedIn will send a verification code to your phone number or authenticator app. Enter that code in the prompt that appears in LinkInList within the 60-second window. If the code expires, click Resend Code and try again.
Proxy assignment
Once your credentials are verified, LinkInList automatically assigns your account a dedicated residential proxy IP. This proxy acts as a consistent home or office internet connection for your account. You can review the assigned region — US, UK, EU, CA, or others — on the account detail page. No action is required from you; this happens automatically.
Warm-up begins
Your account status moves to Warming. LinkInList’s auto warm-up engine gradually increases your daily activity over two to three weeks so LinkedIn sees a natural ramp-up rather than a sudden burst. You will receive an in-app notification and email when your account reaches Active status and is ready for campaigns.
Your LinkedIn credentials are encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption and are never shared with any third party. LinkInList uses them solely to operate your account on your behalf.
Understanding Account Statuses
After connection, your account moves through a series of statuses displayed on the Accounts page. Here is what each one means.| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Connecting | LinkInList is authenticating your credentials with LinkedIn. This usually takes under 30 seconds. |
| Warming | Authentication succeeded. The warm-up engine is gradually increasing daily activity. Campaigns cannot run yet. |
| Active | Warm-up is complete. Your account is ready for campaigns and running at full capacity. |
| Paused | You or a workspace admin manually paused the account. All campaign activity is stopped; the account remains connected. |
| Error | LinkInList lost access to your account — usually due to a changed password, a LinkedIn security check, or a session expiry. Reconnection is required. |
The Warming status does not mean your account is inactive. LinkInList is visiting profiles and performing light engagement behind the scenes to build a natural activity history. Interrupting this process (for example, by manually logging in from another device) can delay or reset the warm-up clock.
What to Do if Connection Fails
If the connection process does not complete successfully, work through the checks below based on the error message you see. Wrong credentials Double-check that you are using the email address and password for your LinkedIn account, not a Google or Apple account used as a login shortcut. If you are unsure of your LinkedIn password, reset it on LinkedIn first, then return to LinkInList and try again. 2FA code not accepted Verification codes expire quickly. If the code times out, click Resend Code in the LinkInList modal and enter the new code within 30 seconds. Make sure your device clock is accurate — time-sync issues can cause authenticator apps to generate invalid codes. LinkedIn checkpoint (identity verification) Occasionally LinkedIn presents a CAPTCHA, a photo ID request, or a “We noticed unusual activity” checkpoint when an account logs in from a new IP for the first time. If this happens:- Dismiss the LinkInList modal.
- Log in to LinkedIn directly in your browser and complete the checkpoint.
- Log out of LinkedIn in your browser.
- Return to LinkInList and retry the connection.
Reconnecting a Disconnected Account
If your account status changes to Error, your session has expired or LinkedIn has invalidated the stored credentials. To reconnect:Click Reconnect
Click the ⋯ menu on the account card and select Reconnect. The same connection modal used during initial setup will open.
Re-enter your credentials
Enter your current LinkedIn email and password. If you changed your password on LinkedIn, make sure you use the new one.