ihave differrnt linkdln login as my personal and univeristy .edu

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ohky so I study at purdue university and the email is (PII removed)

but the linkeldn account is personal so what to do for the promotional offer for microsoft 12 months free linkedln Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For education | iOS

Answer 1

Hello Riddhi Patel,

Thank you for posting your question on Microsoft Q&A forum

I understand you have a personal LinkedIn account and a school email. Even so, you can still sign up for the 12 months free LinkedIn

The LinkedIn account can stay personal (your existing LinkedIn login).

The student email is used only to verify eligibility, not to create a new LinkedIn profile.

You should not create a second LinkedIn account with your university email that can cause problems.

LinkedIn’s own FAQ confirms that eligibility is verified via a valid college or university email, but the Premium benefit is applied to your existing LinkedIn account. You can read more on this info here:

https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a9954084?hcppcid=search

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Feel free reply back this post if you have any more questions or issues, I'll be happy to help.

Answer 2

To take advantage of the promotional offer for Microsoft that includes 12 months of free LinkedIn access, you will need to ensure that your LinkedIn account is linked to your university email address (the one ending in @purdue.edu). Here are the steps you can follow:

1. Create a Microsoft Account: If you haven't already, create a Microsoft account using your Purdue University email address. This is important as the offer is likely tied to your academic status verified through that email.
2. Link Your LinkedIn Account: Once you have your Microsoft account set up, you should link it to your LinkedIn account. Make sure that your LinkedIn profile is updated with your university information, as this may help in verifying your student status.
3. Verify Your Student Status: Follow any instructions provided by Microsoft to verify your student status using your university email. This may involve signing in with your Purdue email and confirming your enrollment.
4. Access the Offer: After your accounts are linked and your student status is verified, you should be able to access the promotional offer for the free LinkedIn subscription.

If you encounter any issues during this process, consider reaching out to your university's IT support for assistance or check Microsoft’s support resources for further guidance.