How to connect Twitter and Linkedin status updates

So in exciting social media news, you can now easily post your Twitter status to update your Linkedin status.

What I really love about this feature, is you can instruct Twitter which status updates to add to Linkedin by adding the hastag #in.  Simple, easy and only takes up 3 characters from the precious 140 we have in which to play with.

Anyway, setting it up is super simple, props to Linkedin for making it easy for us.

Setting Up Linkedin with your Twitter Account

So first, use the link below to head over to Linkedin and adjust the Twitter Settings:

Linkedin Twitter Settings

You’ll probably be asked to log in.  So do that.

Select Add your Twitter Account.

Linkedin Twitter Settings How to connect Twitter and Linkedin status updates

You will be prompted to allow access from Linkedin to your Twitter account.  Select Yes, because Linkedin is a trusted site. Generally, you should make sure that you only allow a site that you trust access to your Twitter account so you avoid having your account highjacked.

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Select save to approve the default Twitter settings.

Display Twitter updates on Linkedin profile How to connect Twitter and Linkedin status updates

Posting updates from Twitter to Linkedin

When you post an update to Twitter, simply add the #in hashtag at the end and it will then update Linkedin.

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Updating your Twitter status from Linkedin

Now you’ve configured the Twitter settings on Linkedin, you can now update Twitter directly from Linkedin by selecting the Twitter icon.

Linkedin update to Twitter How to connect Twitter and Linkedin status updates

Keep it professional

Linkedin is a professional networking platform, so select your best tips and updates to send to Linkedin.

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  • http://radsmarts.com Robin Dickinson

    Hi Jaime,

    This is a very useful post. I love the layout, simplicity of approach and quality of information. Thanks for clearly explaining this new functionality. I can now get the most out of Twitter on Linked-in.

    Best to you, Robin :)

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  • Terri Reed

    Very helpful and informative. Thank you!

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