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FAQs

Why won't LinkedIn let me create an account? ›

Try a Different Browser: If you're experiencing difficulties, try using a different web browser to see if the problem persists. Check Internet Connection: Ensure that you have a stable internet connection to avoid any disruptions during the account creation process.

You may have inadvertently created a LinkedIn account that you never used or forgot you created. These accounts are later discovered on a search engine or through a friend. If you'd like to access the account you found: Go to the Sign In page and click the Forgot Password link.

On LinkedIn, the basic type of connection is a contact you know personally and who you trust on a professional level.

If we find that your profile or parts of your profile are intentionally fraudulent or do not reflect your true identity, we may place a restriction on your account. Depending on the type of violation, access to your account may be restricted either temporarily or indefinitely.

To verify your document we'll need a clear, complete, well-lit photo of your ID. Make sure the text is visible, legible, with no glare preventing full visibility of the ID, and that the corners of the ID are captured. Don't alter the ID in any way. For instance, please don't blur or cross out information.

You can use ChatGPT on LinkedIn for your summary, experience, to optimize your profile, and more.

LinkedIn's rules prohibit the creation of two different profiles for the same person. Of course, creating a second LinkedIn account under a false identity is also prohibited.

In their transparency report, LinkedIn claims to have removed almost 58 million fake accounts and over 105 million spam and scams just in the first half of 2023. During the same period in 2022, the number of fake accounts removed was 22 million, and spam and scams stood at 87 million.

Should you have two profiles if you have two different businesses? My answer to this is always an emphatic “no!” For one thing, it's a violation of LinkedIn's terms of service, which you signed when you opened a LinkedIn account. You also open yourself up to a whole world of confusion.

How do I Connect to LinkedIn without knowing someone? ›

You will be asked How do you know [member name]? when you send a connection request. And if you select the option, We don't know each other, you'll be prompted to send them a message first, to establish a relationship. This could even mean sending them an InMail message based on their messaging settings.

It's best to follow someone who you want to learn from and engage with regularly while connecting allows you to interact and engage with people more closely and use their network to your advantage.

1st-degree connections – Users you are connected with. 2nd-degree connections – Users you aren't connected with but have a mutual connection. 3rd-degree connection – Users you aren't connected with, but someone in your 2nd-degree network is connected with them.

LinkedIn errors are usually caused by browser or cache issues. Something went wrong error in LinkedIn will prevent you from using this service. In most cases, your browser, or browser cache is the main culprit for this issue.

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Make sure you've typed your email address correctly: Double-check the email you're adding to your LinkedIn account for any mistakes. Simple errors such as misspellings, incorrect domains (e.g., ". con" instead of ".com"), or extra spaces can prevent email verification or the addition of a new email to your account.

If you get a message that says the email address you're attempting to use is already in use, then you may have another LinkedIn account using that email address. Make sure you've typed your email address correctly.