Implementing LinkedIn Auth In Web Apps: A Step-by-Step Guide
Implementing LinkedIn auth in web app involves 3 steps: Frontend(client-side), Backend(server-side) implementations, and Testing/Debugging. Use OAuth2 flow to exchange code for access token & fetch user info.
I was working on integrating LinkedIn Sign-In for my product, LiveAPI, and let me tell you, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. I spent three hours today troubleshooting 3-4 tricky areas that most people stumble upon during the process. So, to save you from the same pitfalls, I’m writing this article to guide you step by step through the integration. If you’re following along and hit any snags, feel free to drop a comment, and I’ll be happy to help you out. And if you’re planning to integrate LinkedIn later, bookmark this article now—future you will thank you! In just three steps, your app w...