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LinkedIn provider for Users & Permissions

Using ngrok

LinkedIn accepts the localhost urls.
The use of ngrok is not needed.

LinkedIn configuration

  • Visit the Apps list page
    https://www.linkedin.com/developers/apps
  • Click on Create app button
  • Fill the information:
    • App name: Strapi auth
    • LinkedIn Page: Enter a LinkedIn page name to associate with the app or click Create a new LinkedIn Page to create a new one
    • App Logo: Upload a square image that is at least 100x100 pixels.
  • Click on the Create app to create the app
  • On the app page click on Auth tab
  • Fill the information:
    • Authorized redirect URL: http://localhost:1337/api/connect/linkedin/callback
  • On the app page click on Products tab.
  • Select Sign In with LinkedIn from the product list to enable it.

Strapi configuration

  • Visit the User Permissions provider settings page
    http://localhost:1337/admin/settings/users-permissions/providers
  • Click on the LinkedIn provider
  • Fill the information:
    • Enable: ON
    • Client ID: 84witsxk641rlv
    • Client Secret: HdXO7a7mkrU5a6WN
    • The redirect URL to your front-end app: http://localhost:3000/connect/linkedin/redirect