How do these LinkedIn apps/plugins access the LinkedIn API?
I've seen a lot of LinkedIn plugins/apps like Taplio or AuthoredUp that are building on top of LinkedIn.
But how do these apps get access to the data / endpoints of LinkedIn? As far as I know, it’s pretty hard to apply for official LinkedIn API access.
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LinkedIn apps and plugins utilize the LinkedIn API via OAuth 2.0, providing secure authorization without the need to share passwords. Developers sign up their applications on the LinkedIn Developer Portal to acquire API keys for authentication. After obtaining authorization, these apps can access user data, share updates, and view job listings, facilitating smooth integration and improving user experiences across different platforms.
"pretty hard" - yes, I noticed the same for WhatsApp API. Still, got through the steps in a weeks time I think.
applying is always worth a try, but it seems that LinkedIn rejects most applicants :)
It is not hard, you need to signup for linkedin api and have an account , what is more difficult accessing the api is other modules such as marketing as LinkedIn needs to review. But still depending on the use case and if you clarify and insist you can manage to have access. I built scriptu .io using linkedin api i am sure you can access aswell.
Thank you!
It's tough.
Did you try?
There's an alternative by using make.com, which uses has access to many LinkedIn endpoints, but it's not that cheap
Gotta start with some emails? hahah :P