How to Add a LinkedIn Post to a SharePoint Page

Embed LinkedIn posts to your SharePoint page using the ShortPoint Code Editor Web Part. If you’re already familiar with the web part, see our quick walkthrough or, for a detailed guide, check out the step-by-step tutorial.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Prerequisite
• Quick Walkthrough
• Step-by-step Tutorial
  • Step 1: Copy the Embed Code
  • Step 2: Add the ShortPoint Code Web Part
  • Step 3: Edit the ShortPoint Code Web Part
  • Step 4: Delete Default codes
  • Step 5: Paste the Code
  • Step 6: Republish Page

Prerequisite

• You must already have the ShortPoint Code Web Part installed on your SharePoint page. To learn how to do this, check out How to Install ShortPoint Code Editor in SharePoint.

Quick Walkthrough

1. Go to the LinkedIn post you want to add and copy the embed code. 

2. Go to your SharePoint page and add the ShortPoint Code Web Part.

3. Click the Edit Properties icon of the ShortPoint Code to edit it.

4. Delete all default codes.

5. Paste the copied code in the HTML field, customize it to your needs, and click Save.

6. Close the ShortPoint Code window.

7. Republish the page.

Step-by-step Tutorial

Follow the detailed instructions to add a LinkedIn post to your SharePoint page:

Step 1: Copy the Embed Code

NOTEMake sure you are logged in to LinkedIn. Otherwise, the embed option will not appear from the drop-down.

• Go to the LinkedIn post you want to add and click the ellipsis icon:

• Click Embed this post:

• Click Copy Code:

Step 2: Add the ShortPoint Code Web Part

• Go to the SharePoint page where you want to add the LinkedIn post and click Edit:

• Click the close icon to leave the Toolbox:

• Select the plus icon to add a web part:

• Use the search bar to look for ShortPoint Code, or scroll down until you see the Advanced section. Click ShortPoint Code:

Step 3: Edit the ShortPoint Code Web Part

• Click the Edit Properties icon:

Step 4: Delete Default codes

• Select each field, delete the default codes inside, and click Save:

Step 5: Paste the Code

• Click the Edit HTML field:

• Paste the code:

• You can directly edit the code in the ShortPoint Code Editor. Customize the code according to your needs and click Save:

Step 6: Republish Page

• Once satisfied, click the close icon to leave the ShortPoint Code window:

• Click Republish once you’re ready to make your changes live:

Awesome! You've successfully embedded a LinkedIn post into your SharePoint page. Explore our ShortPoint Code Editor tutorials to discover powerful features and creative ways to take your SharePoint site to the next level.

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