How to Integrate Hootsuite with LinkedIn Using Zapier

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to integrate Hootsuite with LinkedIn using Zapier by creating a new Zap that sets Hootsuite as the trigger app and LinkedIn as the action app. Once configured, the automation publishes content across both platforms without manual effort.

Steps

1. Head over to the left-side panel and click 'Create'.
2. Select 'Zaps' from the list of options.
3. Tap the 'Trigger' tab to start the integration process.
4. Search for 'Hootsuite' and choose it from the recommended matches.
5. Specify your preferred 'Trigger Event'.
6. Tap 'Sign In' and log into your Hootsuite account.
7. Read the terms and tap 'Allow' to grant the necessary permissions.
8. Provide the information needed to set up the Trigger properly.
9. Click 'Continue' to run your input and test the Trigger.
10. Select the specific record you prefer to use, then click 'Continue With Selected Record'.
11. Search for 'LinkedIn' and select it as the Action app.
12. Click the drop-down menu and specify the 'Action Event' you prefer to execute.
13. Click 'Sign In' and log into your active LinkedIn account.
14. Click 'Allow' to accept the terms and grant the necessary permissions.
15. Fill out the input fields with the required details associated with the integration.
16. Tap 'Continue' to publish the integration.
17. Your Hootsuite and LinkedIn accounts are now integrated based on your input.