OneAuth for LinkedIn
Set up 2FA on LinkedIn with OneAuth
You can use Zoho OneAuth to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on your LinkedIn account and add an extra layer of security.
Prerequisites
- Zoho OneAuth app
- LinkedIn account
- A compatible device (Android, iOS, macOS, Windows)
Set up 2FA on LinkedIn
On Mobile
On Web
On Mobile
If you're using LinkedIn on your mobile, follow these steps.
- Open the LinkedIn app and sign in to your account.
- Tap the profile icon in the top-left corner, then tap Settings.
- Tap Sign in & security.
- Select Two-factor authentication, then tap Set up.
- Enter the 6-digit verification code sent to the email associated with your LinkedIn account.
- Choose the Authenticator App as your authentication method, then tap Continue.
- Enter your LinkedIn password, then tap Submit.
A QR code and a secret key will be displayed. Keep this screen open, then open the OneAuth app to complete the setup.
If you're using the same device, take a screenshot of the QR code or copy the secret key to use in the OneAuth app.
On Web
If you're using LinkedIn on your browser or a desktop, follow these steps.
- Sign in to your LinkedIn account.
- Click the Me icon in the top menu.
- Select Settings & Privacy.
- Click Sign in & security in the left menu.
- Select Two-factor authentication, then click Set up.
- Enter the 6-digit verification code sent to the email associated with your LinkedIn account.
- Choose the Authenticator App as your authentication method, then click Continue.
- Enter your LinkedIn password, then click Submit.
A QR code and a secret key will be displayed. Keep this screen open, then open the OneAuth app to complete the setup.
If you're using the same device, take a screenshot of the QR code or copy the secret key to use in the OneAuth app.
Add LinkedIn account to OneAuth
You can add a 2FA account to OneAuth in either of the following ways:
If LinkedIn and OneAuth are open on the same device, you cannot scan the QR code. Use the Add account manually method instead.
A. Scan the QR code
- Open the OneAuth app.
- On the MFA tab, tap Scan any QR.
- Scan the QR code displayed on your LinkedIn page.
- Verify the LinkedIn account details displayed in OneAuth, then tap Done.
B. Add account manually
If you can't scan the QR code:
a. Upload QR image:
- Go to the Authenticator tab.
- Tap Add new to add your LinkedIn account.If you've already added other online 2FA accounts, tap the
icon in the top-right corner.
- Tap Choose from Photos on iOS, Pick from gallery on Android, or Upload image on Windows to upload the QR image.
- Verify the account details, then tap Done.
b. Enter 2FA secret:
- Go to the Authenticator tab.
- Tap Add new to add your LinkedIn account.If you've already added other online 2FA accounts, tap the
icon in the top-right corner.
- Tap Add account manually and enter the following details:
- Issuer name: LinkedIn (optional)
- User name: Your LinkedIn username (optional)
- Secret key: The alphanumeric secret displayed on your LinkedIn account page
- Choose Folder: Select a folder for the 2FA account. To create a new folder, tap the + icon, enter a name, then tap CREATE
- Choose Brand: Choose LinkedIn logoWe recommend keeping the Advanced Settings details unchanged. Incorrect changes may cause 2FA codes to fail.
- Tap Done.
A time-based OTP will be generated in OneAuth. Return to LinkedIn and tap Continue. Enter the OTP, then tap Confirm to complete verification.
Once verified, two-factor authentication (2FA) will be enabled for your LinkedIn account. When you sign in to your LinkedIn account, open the OneAuth app and enter the 2FA code displayed for LinkedIn when prompted.
To avoid losing access to your LinkedIn account, set up a passphrase in OneAuth. Refer to the Backup and restore 2FA accounts.
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