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Getting Started

Building workflows

Once your credential is set up, you can start building LinkedIn automations in n8n. To add Linked API functionality to your workflows:

  1. Search for "Linked API" in the node search panel when building your workflow.
  1. Select the action that matches what you want to do: send messages, search for people, retrieve company data, etc. See the full list of available actions.
  2. Configure the module with your specific parameters and select the credential you created earlier.
  1. Search for "Wait" in the node search and add it to your workflow.
  2. In the Wait node, find the "Resume" field and select "On Webhook Call".
  1. Connect your Wait node to the Linked API node.
The Wait node is required for all actions except Cancel workflow, Get actions statistics, Get workflow result, and Poll conversations – these return results directly.

Combining with other tools

The real power comes from combining Linked API actions with other apps in your n8n workflows. You can connect LinkedIn actions with:

  • CRM systems like HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive: automatically add new LinkedIn connections to your CRM or trigger LinkedIn messages when deals reach certain stages.
  • Databases like Airtable, Google Sheets, or PostgreSQL: store LinkedIn search results, track outreach campaigns, or pull prospect lists for automated connection requests.
  • Communication tools like Slack, Gmail, or Microsoft Teams: get notifications about LinkedIn responses or trigger LinkedIn actions from team messages.
  • Webhooks and APIs: integrate with any custom system or trigger LinkedIn workflows from external events.