How to connect Microsoft to LinkedIn

Question

I am having trouble connecting my microsoft account to LinkedIn. I go through Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive and manage to pull up the part of the profile card where a button to connect to LinkedIn appears; however, every time I click it, it just refreshes Microsoft Teams. I also have visibility to be allowed out of LinkedIn. I've tried different browsers and cleared cache/cookies more than once, but nothing seems to change.

Answer 1

To connect your Microsoft account to LinkedIn, you typically need to follow these steps:

1. Access the Profile Card: In Microsoft Teams or any Microsoft app, locate the profile card where the LinkedIn connection option is available.
2. Click the Connect Button: Click on the button to connect to LinkedIn. If you are experiencing issues where clicking the button only refreshes Microsoft Teams, it could be due to a few reasons.
3. Check Permissions: Ensure that your organization allows LinkedIn account connections. You may need to check with your IT administrator if there are any restrictions in place.
4. User Consent: Make sure that you have consented to connect your accounts. Users must consent to connect their Microsoft and LinkedIn accounts for the integration to work properly.
5. Try Different Methods: If the button continues to refresh without connecting, consider trying to connect through other Microsoft applications like Outlook or OneDrive, where the LinkedIn integration might also be available.
6. Contact Support: If the problem persists, contacting Microsoft support or your organization's IT support may provide additional help.

If you have already tried different browsers and cleared your cache and cookies, it may be beneficial to check for any updates to Microsoft Teams or the app you are using.

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References:

• User consent for data access in Microsoft and LinkedIn
• Integrate LinkedIn account connections in Microsoft Entra ID