Connecting Your LinkedIn Account to Switcher Studio

Switcher Studio has a native integration with LinkedIn that makes it easy to stream to the platform, but before you can stream to LinkedIn you will need to connect your LinkedIn account to Switcher Studio. You can connect your LinkedIn account to Switcher Studio either directly through the Switcher iOS app or the Switcher Studio Dashboard. Some people prefer the Dashboard option because they can use a computer, and if they're already logged into LinkedIn, it makes the setup easier. Others prefer the app since it doesn't require a different device. The steps are very similar, and both options are outlined below.

Note: Individuals can stream to a personal LinkedIn account (ex. People page) or an organization's LinkedIn account (ex. Company page). A Company page can have multiple streaming Admins.

In this article:

• LinkedIn Live Profile Requirements

• Auto-Applying for LinkedIn Live Video Access

• Connecting Your LinkedIn Account Using the Switcher Studio Dashboard

• Connecting Your LinkedIn Account Using the Switcher Studio App

LinkedIn Live Requirements

Live Video access criteria:

• Audience base of more than 150 followers and/or connections

• Recent shares of original content of any type

• History of abiding by LinkedIn's Professional Community Policies

Note: LinkedIn Live is not available for members and Pages based in mainland China.

For more information on LinkedIn's requirements for Live Video access, see LinkedIn Live Video Access Criteria

Auto-Apply for LinkedIn Live Video Access

LinkedIn has requirements for who can post livestreams with LinkedIn Live based on a user's profile activity. Connecting your LinkedIn account to Switcher Studio will auto-apply you for access to the LinkedIn Live feature. Per LinkedIn, you will be immediately notified whether or not you are approved for LinkedIn Live Video Access.

For more information on LinkedIn's auto-apply process, see LinkedIn Live Video Auto-Apply for Access

Connecting Your LinkedIn Account Using the Switcher Studio Dashboard

• Go to LinkedIn.com in a web browser.

• Log into your LinkedIn account.

• In a new tab, go to the Switcher Studio Dashboard.

• Click/tap Platforms from the left menu.

• Click the Connect button next to LinkedIn Live.

• Use the toggle to choose between connecting a Personal page or an Organization account.

• Click the Connect Account button.

• Enter your email and password for LinkedIn.

• Click Sign in.

• Click Allow.

• You will receive a confirmation message when the account has been linked.

Connecting Your LinkedIn Account Using the Switcher Studio App

If you would rather link your account using the mobile app instead of the online Dashboard, the process is slightly different:

• Navigate to the Outputs tab on your main switcher device.

• Tap the + icon in the upper-right corner of the Outputs tab.

• Tap the Connect button next to LinkedIn Live.

• Tap the Connect Account button on the next page.

• Use the toggle to choose between connecting a Personal page or an Organization account.

• Tap the Connect Account button.

• Enter your LinkedIn login credentials. 

• Tap Sign in.

• Tap Allow.

Note: If you receive an error message when trying to connect your account, you may not be approved for access to LinkedIn Live. For more information, see LinkedIn Live Requirements.

• If you do not want to set up or schedule a stream immediately, tap Close in the top left corner.

• If you want to proceed with setting up or scheduling a stream, tap Continue. Then follow the steps in Streaming to a LinkedIn Profile or Page or Streaming to a LinkedIn Event for additional instructions.

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