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# LinkedIn

> Set up LinkedIn as an authentication provider with Hexclave

This guide explains how to set up LinkedIn as an authentication provider with Hexclave. LinkedIn OAuth2 allows users to sign in to your application using their LinkedIn account.

## Integration Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a LinkedIn OAuth App">
    1. Log in to the [LinkedIn Developer Portal](https://www.linkedin.com/developers/apps).
    2. Click **Create app** to create a new application.
    3. Enter your **App name** and select a **LinkedIn Page** to associate with your app (or create a new one).
    4. Upload an **App logo** (required for production apps).
    5. Enter the **App description** and your **Business email**.
    6. Check the **Legal agreement** box and click **Create app**.
    7. On your app's dashboard, click **Auth** tab from the left sidebar.
    8. Under **OAuth 2.0 settings**, add the following redirect URL: `https://api.hexclave.com/api/v1/auth/oauth/callback/linkedin`
    9. Under **Products**, request access to **Sign In with LinkedIn** by clicking **Request access**. Complete any required information.
    10. Under **OAuth 2.0 scopes**, make sure at least the following scopes are selected:
        * `r_emailaddress`
        * `r_liteprofile`
    11. Once approved, navigate to the **Auth** tab again to find your **Client ID** and **Client Secret**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable LinkedIn OAuth in Hexclave">
    1. On the Hexclave dashboard, select **Auth Methods** in the left sidebar.
    2. Click **Add SSO Providers** and select **LinkedIn** as the provider.
    3. Set the **Client ID** and **Client Secret** you obtained from the LinkedIn Developer Portal earlier.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Need More Help?

* Check the [LinkedIn OAuth2 Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/shared/authentication/authorization-code-flow)
* Join our [Discord](https://discord.hexclave.com)