How to set up LinkedIn sign-in

Let candidates sign in to your job board using their LinkedIn account. This is especially useful for job boards since most candidates already have a LinkedIn profile.

Before you begin

You'll need:

• A LinkedIn account
• A LinkedIn Company Page (you can create one for free)
• Admin or owner access to your Cavuno job board

Step 1: Create a LinkedIn app

1. Go to linkedin.com/developers/apps and sign in
2. Click Create app
3. Fill in the required fields:
   • App name — use your job board name (e.g., "Venture Capital Careers"). This is what candidates see on the consent screen.
   • LinkedIn Page — select your company page
   • App logo — upload your job board logo
   • Legal agreement — check the box to accept
4. Click Create app

Step 2: Enable OpenID Connect

1. In your app dashboard, go to the Products tab
2. Find Sign In with LinkedIn using OpenID Connect
3. Click Request access and accept the terms
4. The product should be enabled immediately

Step 3: Add your redirect URL

1. Go to the Auth tab in your LinkedIn app
2. Under OAuth 2.0 settings, find Authorized redirect URLs
3. Click Add redirect URL and enter your callback URL

If you use a custom domain:

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https://yourdomain.com/api/board-auth/oauth/linkedin/callback

If you use the default Cavuno subdomain:

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https://cavuno.com/api/board-auth/oauth/linkedin/callback

4. Click Update to save

Step 4: Copy your credentials

1. Still on the Auth tab, find the Application credentials section
2. Copy your Client ID
3. Click the eye icon next to Primary Client Secret to reveal it, then copy it

Step 5: Add credentials to Cavuno

1. In Cavuno, go to Board settings
2. Scroll down to LinkedIn Sign-In
3. Paste your Client ID and Client Secret
4. Click Save credentials

Once saved, you'll see a green Active badge confirming LinkedIn sign-in is enabled.

Verify it works

1. Open your job board's sign-in page
2. You should see a Continue with LinkedIn button
3. Click it and verify you're redirected to LinkedIn's consent screen showing your app name
4. Complete the sign-in and confirm you're redirected back to your board