On Shield you can connect one or more LinkedIn profiles. In order to track these LinkedIn profiles, they need to stay connected.
This article will guide you through:
1 - How to connect your LinkedIn profile
Before you connect your LinkedIn profile, make sure you have the Shield Chrome extension downloaded.
💡 Where to find the chrome extension after download?
Press the puzzle icon at the right of your browser
Click on the 'pin' icon to easily find the Shield extension
Now let's get your LinkedIn profile connected, follow the steps below:
Log in to your LinkedIn profile
Log in to Shield and go to the People page
Click on your profile
Copy the profile token
Click on the Shield extension
Insert the profile token in the Shield Chrome extension
Click "Connect profile"
Success!
2 - How to check your connection status
Connection status is found on both the People page and Profiles page.
There are 3 types of connection status:
Connected: The account is connected and data is flowing
Disconnected: Connection has been lost involuntarily, and the profile needs to be reconnected
Not connected: No LinkedIn profile has ever been connected, or a LinkedIn profile has been intentionally removed.
💡 To remain connected at all times, make sure you are logged into the LinkedIn profile and have the Shield chrome extension installed
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The Shield team
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