---
title: "Create a direct connection link"
method: POST
path: "/v3/linkedin-accounts/connect"
tags: ["LinkedIn Accounts"]
---

# Create a direct connection link

`POST /v3/linkedin-accounts/connect`

<small>_Requires the `channels:write` scope (or a broader one that includes it)._</small>

Creates a direct connection link for connecting a LinkedIn account without specifying a name upfront.

## Response `200`

Direct connection link created successfully

- object — A link for connecting a LinkedIn account via browser extension.
  - `connectionLink` string — URL to use for connecting the LinkedIn account

## Other responses

- `400` — Failed to create direct connection link
- `401` — Unauthorized. The response body is empty; check the `WWW-Authenticate` header for the expected scheme.
- `403` — User lacks required feature scope to create LinkedIn accounts
- `409` — LinkedIn account limit reached or payment required
- `429` — Too Many Requests

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