LinkedIn is a popular professional networking platform that allows users to connect with other professionals, search for jobs, share content, and more. One useful feature of LinkedIn is the ability to schedule and host online meetings directly through the platform. Joining a LinkedIn meeting is easy to do once you know the steps.
Requirements for Joining LinkedIn Meetings
To join a LinkedIn meeting, you will need:
- A LinkedIn account
- The LinkedIn mobile app installed on your device or access to LinkedIn on a desktop browser
- An invitation to the meeting you want to join, sent over email or LinkedIn messaging
- A stable internet connection
As long as you meet these requirements, you should be able to successfully join any LinkedIn meeting you’ve been invited to attend. Let’s go over the process step-by-step.
Step 1: Install the LinkedIn Mobile App
If you want to join a LinkedIn meeting from your smartphone or tablet, you’ll need to have the LinkedIn mobile app installed. Here’s how to get it:
- On your iOS device, open the App Store. On Android, open the Google Play Store.
- Search for “LinkedIn.” The official app should appear as the top result.
- Download and install the LinkedIn app.
- Once it’s finished installing, open the app and log in using your LinkedIn account credentials.
The LinkedIn mobile app is free and easy to set up. Make sure you enable notifications so you don’t miss any meeting invites or reminders.
Step 2: Look for Your Meeting Invitation
To join a LinkedIn meeting, you’ll need an invitation sent by the meeting organizer. Invitations are typically sent over LinkedIn messaging or email.
On the LinkedIn mobile app:
- Open the messaging section.
- Look for a message from the meeting organizer with details about the meeting. It will include the meeting title, date/time, and a “Join Meeting” link.
- Tap the “Join Meeting” link when you are ready to join at the scheduled time.
On desktop:
- Look for an email from the meeting organizer with a unique meeting link you can click to join.
- You may also see the meeting listed on your LinkedIn calendar if the organizer added it there.
Make sure to join the meeting link a few minutes early so you don’t miss the start of the meeting!
Step 3: Join the Meeting
When joining a meeting, you’ll have two options:
- Join through the LinkedIn Mobile App: Open the meeting invite link on your mobile device. This will automatically open the LinkedIn app and start the meeting.
- Join on Desktop: Click the meeting link from the email invite you received. This will open a new browser tab and prompt you to open LinkedIn Meetings.
Either way, you may be asked to enter your name so other participants know who you are. The meeting organizer may have enabled other settings like requiring meeting passwords or turning your camera on.
Once you finish joining, you will enter the meeting! From here you can turn your camera and microphone on or off, message other participants, share your screen, and more.
Joining a Meeting from a Calendar Invite
If the meeting organizer added the LinkedIn meeting to your LinkedIn calendar, you can join directly from there:
- Open the LinkedIn app or go to the LinkedIn website and log in.
- Go to your Calendar.
- Find the meeting on your calendar and tap on it to open the meeting details.
- Tap “Join” to enter the meeting.
This is another easy way to join a LinkedIn meeting, especially if you want to add it to your own calendar.
Meeting Tips and Etiquette
To make sure your LinkedIn meeting goes smoothly, keep these tips in mind:
- Arrive 5-10 minutes early to test your audio and video and make sure everything works.
- Mute yourself when not speaking to avoid background noise.
- Have proper lighting so you are visible on camera.
- Dress appropriately and behave as you would during an in-person meeting.
- Engage in the conversation and stay focused, avoiding multitasking.
- Be respectful and courteous to the host and other participants.
Following basic video conferencing etiquette goes a long way towards having productive meetings on LinkedIn.
Troubleshooting LinkedIn Meeting Issues
In some cases, you may run into technical difficulties when trying to join a LinkedIn meeting. Here are some common issues and fixes:
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Can’t find meeting link | Contact the meeting organizer to resend invite. Check spam folder. |
| Link not working | Copy and paste the full meeting link into your browser instead of clicking on it. Try a different device. |
| Stuck on loading screen | Close and reopen the app. Double check internet connection. Update LinkedIn app. |
| Can’t hear audio | Make sure speakers are turned on. Try headphones. Adjust volume settings. |
| Video not working | Enable camera access for LinkedIn app. Switch to different wifi or cellular data. |
If you continue having issues, reach out to the meeting host or LinkedIn customer service for assistance getting connected.
Conclusion
Joining LinkedIn meetings is a breeze as long as you have the mobile app or website access and a meeting invitation link. Arrive early, follow etiquette, and double check your audio/video setup. With just a few clicks, you can enter a productive video conference through LinkedIn’s seamless meeting integration.
