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How to Request Admin Access to a LinkedIn Page
Request admin access from your own profile, then wait for an existing super admin to approve it.
Is this your situation?
You want to manage your company's LinkedIn Page, but you are not listed as an admin. You want to send a request so a current admin can approve it.
The short answer
Follow the Page you are requesting admin access to first. On desktop, click the More button and select Request admin access from the dropdown.
Before you start
- List your current position Add your current position with the organization to your profile's Experience section.Verify: Check that your current role appears under Experience.
- Verify your workplace Verify your workplace using your current company email address.Verify: Check for a workplace verification on your profile.
- Follow the Page Follow the Page you are requesting admin access to.Verify: Check that you are listed as a follower of the Page.
How LinkedIn handles this
- Requesting admin access grants all current super admins of that page access to your public profile information.
- If the Page is actively managed, current super admins must review and approve a request before you gain access.
- You receive confirmation in your Notifications tab if you have been assigned page admin access.
- LinkedIn customer support cannot provide admin information to members or employees of the Page.
Step by step
- List your current position Add your current position with the organization to your profile's Experience section.Confirm: Check your Experience section for the listed position.
- Verify your workplace Verify your workplace using your current company email address.Confirm: Check your profile for a workplace verification.
- Follow the Page Follow the Page you are requesting admin access to.Confirm: Check that the Page shows as followed.
- Open the request option On desktop, click the More button and select Request admin access from the dropdown.Confirm: Check for the Request admin access option in the dropdown.
- Confirm you are authorized Click the checkbox to verify you're authorized to become an admin of the Page.Confirm: Check that the checkbox is selected.
- Confirm your company email After clicking Request access, you may be prompted to confirm your company email address.Confirm: Check your screen for an email confirmation prompt.
- Wait for approval A current super admin must review and approve the request before you gain access.Confirm: Check your Notifications tab for confirmation.
- Contact support if needed If you have not received a response, contact LinkedIn support.Confirm: Check your email for a reply from LinkedIn support.If this fails: Support cannot disclose admin information for the Page.
Common mistakes
- Not following the Page first Follow the Page you are requesting admin access to before submitting the request.Why it happens: You try to request access before you follow the Page.
- No current position listed List your current position with the organization in your profile's Experience section.Why it happens: You have not yet updated your profile to show the current role.
- No admins respond If you do not receive a notification about gaining admin access, the existing admins have not accepted the request.Why it happens: You are waiting on admins who have not reviewed the pending request.Already happened: If this is stalling the request, see LinkedIn Support Won't Disclose Admins or Transfer the Page.
Roles at a glance
| Role | Who grants it | How it is requested | Access scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page admin | Requested by the member, or granted by an existing admin. | Click More and select Request admin access. | Not stated by LinkedIn |
| Sponsored Content poster | Not stated by LinkedIn | Advertisers can request this permission through Campaign Manager. | Not stated by LinkedIn |
| Landing Pages admin | Not stated by LinkedIn | Must be requested by contacting the Page super admin. | Not stated by LinkedIn |
| Lead Gen Form manager | Not stated by LinkedIn | Must be requested by contacting the Page super admin. | Not stated by LinkedIn |
| Super admin | Requested by the member, or granted by an existing admin. | Not stated by LinkedIn | Gives access to every Page admin permission available. |
Keeping track of who has access
After you have done this, Delvia is where you track who has access to your Page. It keeps a record of admins and requests so access does not depend on memory.
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