Overview
If you signed up for LinkedIn using your Google account, you probably never created a password. That’s why LinkedIn won’t let you log in with a password — you need to reset it first. Here’s the quick process to set one up and get full access to your account.
Key benefits
Easy setup: You can quickly create a LinkedIn password at any time.
Enhanced security: A password adds an extra layer of protection for your LinkedIn account.
Independence: You won’t need Google to log in anymore.
How to set up a LinkedIn password
Step 1 — Open your account settings
Go to your LinkedIn Settings & Privacy.
Step 2 — Access sign-in settings
Navigate to Sign in & security.
Click Change password.
Step 3 — Use the password reset option
Click Forgot password.
Follow the instructions to reset your password.
Create your new password and save it — you’re all set!
Note: Even if you never had a password, “Forgot password” is the correct option to use.
FAQs
Why don’t I have a LinkedIn password?
Why don’t I have a LinkedIn password?
If you created your account using your Google login, LinkedIn didn’t ask you to set a password.
Will resetting my password affect my Google login?
Will resetting my password affect my Google login?
No. You’ll still be able to log in with Google — you’ll just have an additional password option.
Do I need a LinkedIn password to connect an identity in LaGrowthMachine?
Do I need a LinkedIn password to connect an identity in LaGrowthMachine?
Yes. LGM requires a LinkedIn password for authentication.
What if I don’t receive the reset email?
What if I don’t receive the reset email?
Check your spam folder, make sure you have access to the email linked to your account, or resend the request.