Get started with posting on LinkedIn

Last updated: 3 weeks ago

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You can post content on LinkedIn using the  share box at the top of the LinkedIn homepage. Click Start a post or draft with AI from the share box on top of the LinkedIn Feed on desktop or tap the Post icon on mobile to view additional sharing options and get started. You can create or edit a draft on one device and continue editing or post it from another, making it easier to move between desktop and mobile while creating content.

Posting on LinkedIn helps you share professional updates, showcase your expertise, engage with your network, and build your professional presence. Whether you're ready to publish immediately or want to continue working on content later, LinkedIn provides flexible ways to create and share posts across desktop and mobile.

You can create posts from the share box on desktop or by tapping the Post icon on mobile. You can also create or edit a draft on one device and continue editing or publish it from another.

Check out LinkedIn’s official resource for guidance on creating content that is valuable and impactful.

You can use LinkedIn to:

  • Share your thoughts with Start a post

  • Share a video with Video

  • Share one or more images with Photo

  • Publish long-form content with Write article

When you create a post, you can also access additional options from the  More menu:

  • Celebrate an occasion

  • Create an event

  • Share that you're hiring

  • Create a poll

  • Add a document

Note: When a member comments on their own post, an Author tag will be displayed next to their name.

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