How do I find my LinkedIn verification code?

LinkedIn sends a verification code when you sign up for a new account or add a new email address or phone number to your existing account. The verification code is a 6-digit number that LinkedIn emails or texts you to confirm your identity.

You need to enter this code on the LinkedIn website or app within 24 hours to complete the verification process. Verifying your email address or phone number is important for security and ensuring you get notifications from LinkedIn.

If you don’t receive the LinkedIn verification code or need to find it again, there are several ways to have the code resent. This article will explain how to find your LinkedIn verification code if you lost it or need it resent.

Check your email inbox

The first step is to check your email inbox for a message from LinkedIn. The verification code will come from the email address `[email protected]`.

The email subject line may say something like “Please verify your email address” or “Your LinkedIn verification code.” Open the email and look for a 6-digit numerical code. This is your verification code.

If you can’t find the email from LinkedIn, check your spam or junk folder. Emails from LinkedIn sometimes get caught there by mistake.

Search your inbox

If you still can’t find the LinkedIn verification email, try searching your inbox. In Gmail, go to the search bar at the top and search “LinkedIn.” This will pull up all emails from LinkedIn that may contain the code.

In Outlook or other email providers, search for keywords like “LinkedIn,” “verification,” “confirm,” or “code.” Review the search results for any emails from LinkedIn with the 6-digit code inside.

Look on mobile device

The verification code email could also have been sent to a mobile device if you provided your mobile number.

Open the email app on your mobile device and look for emails from LinkedIn. You may need to search your inbox using keywords as suggested above.

The code may have also been texted to your mobile number. So check your text messages for a 6-digit number sent by LinkedIn.

Resend the LinkedIn verification code

If you can’t find the original verification code email anywhere, you can request LinkedIn to resend it. Here’s how:

On the LinkedIn website

1. Go to LinkedIn.com and log in to your account.

2. Click on your profile image at the top right.

3. Select `Settings & Privacy` from the dropdown menu.

4. Click `Email address` under the `Account preferences` section.

5. Find the email address you want to verify and click `Resend`.

6. LinkedIn will send a new 6-digit verification code to that email address.

On the LinkedIn mobile app

1. Open the LinkedIn app and log in to your account.

2. Tap on your profile picture at the top left.

3. Tap `Settings`.

4. Tap `Email addresses` under Account.

5. Find the email you want to verify and tap `Resend`.

6. A new verification code will be emailed to you.

By contacting LinkedIn support

If you are unable to resend the code yourself, reach out to LinkedIn customer support for help:

– Visit the LinkedIn Help Center.

– Click `Contact Us` at the bottom right.

– Select the issue type as `Account access` and category as `Verification issues`.

– Explain your situation and request they resend your verification code.

– A LinkedIn representative can assist in resending the code or troubleshooting any issues.

Enter the verification code

Once you receive the 6-digit verification code from LinkedIn via email or text, make sure to enter it in the right place:

On LinkedIn website

1. Log in to your LinkedIn account and go to your Settings.

2. Under Account preferences, click Email address.

3. Find the email address you are verifying.

4. Enter the 6-digit code and click Verify.

On LinkedIn mobile app

1. In the LinkedIn app, tap your profile picture and then Settings.

2. Tap Email addresses.

3. Find the email you want to verify.

4. Enter the 6-digit verification code and tap Verify.

This will complete the email verification process and confirm your identity on LinkedIn.

Troubleshooting tips

Here are some troubleshooting tips if you’re having issues getting or entering your verification code:

– Make sure you enter the code within 24 hours or it will expire. Request a new one if needed.

– Check that you have the correct email address associated with your LinkedIn account.

– The code may only contain numbers, not letters. Triple check that you typed it correctly.

– Try copying and pasting the code from the email into the LinkedIn field to avoid typos.

– If the code says expired or invalid, request LinkedIn to resend a new one.

– Still having issues? Contact LinkedIn support for additional help.

Conclusion

Verifying your email address and phone number is an important security step when creating a LinkedIn account. LinkedIn will email or text you a 6-digit verification code that you need to enter on their website or mobile app.

If you lost your code or need it resent, check your inbox, search for the LinkedIn email, resend the code yourself, or contact LinkedIn support. Once received, enter the latest code on LinkedIn to complete the verification process.