You can download the LinkedIn desktop app designed specifically for Windows users from the Microsoft Store. You can use this app to sign into LinkedIn and access it easily from the Start menu, Taskbar, or Action Center.
To download the LinkedIn desktop app:
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Click here to directly access the LinkedIn page on the Microsoft Store from your browser.
- You can also access Microsoft Store from your Windows desktop and search for the LinkedIn app.
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Click Get under the app to install it on your system/device.
To sign into LinkedIn through the desktop app:
Here's a tip
There is a one-click authentication process designed to make it easier for you to stay signed in.
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Launch the LinkedIn app from your Windows desktop.
- You can click on the Start menu and Search for the app. You can also right click on the app and choose to Pin to taskbar or Pin to start to access it easily.
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Click Sign in with browser on the app or sign in using your LinkedIn username and password.
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You'll be redirected to sign in on the browser.
- If you are not already signed in on your browser, sign into your LinkedIn account using your preferred sign in method.
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Click Verify login on the Sign in pop-up.
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Approve the app launch by clicking Open.
Note: You will receive push notifications on the LinkedIn desktop app when you log into the desktop app, move the app into background, minimize it, or close your window. These push notifications will contain a preview of the notification. You can disable these notifications by going into Windows settings, selecting Notifications and switching the toggle off next to LinkedIn.