How can I check out what applications are on LinkedIn?
You can view the applications available on LinkedIn on LinkedIn's 'Featured Applications' page (Application Directory). Clicking on an Application icon will take you to the 'Application Preview' page with additional Application information. Click on the arrows under the images to see additional screen shots of the application.
How do I get an application to show up on my profile?
You can control whether or not an application appears on your profile by the application display settings on the application details page. 1. Click on Applications found in the left hand navigation directory on the home page. 2. Click on an Application icon which will take you to the 'Application Preview' page. 3. Select where you want the Application to be viewed. Some applications can be viewed on both the Homepage and on the Profile. 4. Click on 'Add Application'.
Third Party Applications
What does a third party application do with my information?
Third party applications access information you've added through LinkedIn to provide you with more ways to use your professional network. The Platform Developer Terms of Service restrict how these applications can access this information, and applications are contractually obligated to respect privacy settings.
Why is my information showing up within an application?
Applications use your data to provide additional functionality to you and your network. Your data may appear in the Application when you use the Application or a connection uses the Application. The Platform Developer Terms of Service restrict how these Applications can access this information, and Applications are contractually obligated to respect privacy settings. This means that users of an Application will not be able to see information you've added through LinkedIn that they wouldn't otherwise be able to see simply by browsing the site. If you want to prevent an Application from interacting with your information you should remove that Application. Your information may still be available to Applications, in a limited fashion, through your connections use of the Applications.
How do I get my information to stop showing up in an application?
If you want to prevent an application from interacting with your information remove the application. Your information may still be available to applications, in a limited fashion, through your connections use of the applications. If you feel an application is not following the LinkedIn Platform Policy notify customer service.
How do I stop an application from messaging me?
Applications can only message you if you have added the application or a connection is using the application to send you a message. If you have added the application remove the applications through the applications detail page which can be found by clicking on 'Applications' on the left navigation bar of the home page. If you are receiving unwanted messages from your connections please contact them directly, or remove the connection.
How do I report an application for inappropriate content?
Report any inappropriate content to LinkedIn Customer Service. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Click on 'Customer Service' link found at the bottom of the page. Click on 'Ask Customer Service' tab on the 'Customer Service Center' page. Enter your account's primary email address in 'Contact Information'. Select 'Applications/Modules' from the 'Category' dropdown under 'My question is about'. Select 'Other' in the second drop down box. Type in a subject for you message. In the 'Subject' type in your concern. Type in your message in the 'Question' text box. Click on 'Continue'.
How do I remove or delete an application from my account?
You can remove an application from the application preview page by taking the following steps: 1. Click on the 'Applications' link found on the left hand navigation bar. 2. Click on the Application you wish to remove. This will take you to the applications preview page. 3. Click on 'Remove'.
Application Utilization
How do I best utilize an application?
First you'll need to find an application you want to use from the Application Directory. Clicking on the application icon will take you to the application preview page. Select 'add' to install the application. You may change the default settings depending on whether you want the application to be displayed on your homepage, on your profile or both. Partners may also supply their own settings and Frequently Asked Questions once the Application has been added.
How many applications can I have?
Members can have a total of 15 modules and/or applications on their profile and 12 on the homepage. A message bar will appear at the top of the page if you need to remove an Application prior to adding another.
What does the Applications developer do with my data?
When you add an Application, you are allowing the Application developer to access profile information about you and your connections which the Application uses to provide the service. This and other information you provide to the Application may be displayed publicly depending on the Application's functionality. By installing the application you confirm your acceptance of the LinkedIn Terms of Use and you acknowledge that your use of the Application may be subject to the Application developer's terms of use and to the Application developer's privacy policy. Report any suspected misuse of information to LinkedIn Customer Service. 1. Click on 'Customer Service' link found at the bottom of the page. 2. Click on 'Ask Customer Service' tab on the 'Customer Service Center' page. 3. Enter your account's primary email address in 'Contact Information'.
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Select 'Applications/Modules' from the 'Category' dropdown under 'My question is about'. Select 'Other' in the second drop down box. Type in a subject for you message. In the 'Subject' type in your concern. Type in your message in the 'Question' text box. Click on 'Continue'.
How do I control who in my network will see my Applications?
The information shown on your profile and who that information is shown to depends on the Application. Each Application may also have different settings for you to choose from. You can also remove an Application from your profile completely through the Application Preview page for that Application. To remove an Application form your profile take the following steps: 1. Click on the 'Applications' link found on the left hand navigation bar. 2. Click on the Application you wish to remove. This will take you to the applications preview page. 3. Make sure "Display on my profile" is not checked and select Update Settings.
If you do not want the Application to show on your profile, you may change your Application display settings on the 'Applications Preview' page.
How can I get LinkedIn to use an Application I've built?
If you have developed an application that would benefit LinkedIn Network professionals, submit an email to our LinkedIn developers for consideration by taking the following steps: 1. Click on 'Widgets' found in the navigation footer at the bottom of the home page. 2. Click on 'Send us a message'. 3. Complete the email by describing the application you'd like to apply, what you need from us, and what your application will do with the data.