The Microsoft LinkedIn provider type allows PADS4 to connect to LinkedIn and retrieve posts from a specified organization.

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Steps to Connect to Microsoft LinkedIn

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1. Start the Data Provider Wizard

  • Open the Data Provider Wizard by following the instructions in Adding a Data Provider or Editing a Data Provider.
  • Select Microsoft LinkedIn as the provider type.

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2. Authenticate with LinkedIn

  • Click Authenticate with LinkedIn credentials to open a login window.
  • Enter your LinkedIn credentials and follow the authentication process.
  • Once authentication is successful, you can proceed.

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3. Configure Proxy Settings (Optional)

  • If your system uses a proxy server, enter the proxy server authentication details.

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4. Select the LinkedIn Organization

  • Choose the organization from which you want to retrieve posts.
  • If you see the message:
    “You do not have sufficient access rights to posts from any organization,“
    ensure that your LinkedIn account has ADMINISTRATOR access to the organization’s page.

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5. Retrieve Post Engagement Data (Optional)

  • Check Get number of likes, comments, clicks, and shares per post to retrieve engagement statistics for each LinkedIn post.

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6. Complete the Setup

  • Click Next to proceed.
  • Finish the setup by completing the Data Provider Wizard.

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Additional Notes

  • You must have Administrator access to the LinkedIn organization’s page to retrieve posts.
  • If using a proxy server, ensure the correct settings are applied.

This setup allows PADS4 to retrieve real-time LinkedIn posts and engagement data for display in presentations.