How to Integrate LinkedIn with Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Integrate LinkedIn with Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
On Hootsuite's main dashboard, head over to the left-side panel and click your 'Profile' icon.
Choose 'Social Accounts and Teams' from the list of options.
Tap 'Private Account' to add a new account.
Subsequently, pick 'LinkedIn' from the available options.
Provide your LinkedIn user credentials, then click 'Sign In' to continue.
After completing these steps, your LinkedIn account will be integrated with Hootsuite.
Quick answer: To connect LinkedIn to your social management platform, click your Profile icon in the left-side panel, select Social Accounts and Teams, and tap Private Account. Next, pick LinkedIn, enter your user credentials, and click Sign In to finish the integration.
About this LinkedIn tutorial
Connect LinkedIn to Hootsuite by accessing your profile settings, selecting social accounts, and entering your credentials to finish integration. This guide shows how to integrate LinkedIn with Hootsuite in 6 steps, starting with "On Hootsuite's main dashboard, head over to the left-side panel and click your 'Profile..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, your LinkedIn account will be integrated with Hootsuite". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real LinkedIn interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to integrate LinkedIn with Hootsuite?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your LinkedIn data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under LinkedIn and Hootsuite. Related guides: How To Integrate Linkedin With Sprout Social, How to Integrate Mailchimp with LinkedIn and How to Integrate Pipedrive with Linkedin. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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