Verified on LinkedIn – Overview

The Verified on LinkedIn API allows you to access trusted verification signals from LinkedIn members, enabling you to display verified identity and workplace information directly within your platform.

Today, more than 100 million LinkedIn members have confirmed their identity with a government-issued ID or verified their workplace using a company email. Read more about LinkedIn verifications.

Build trust and authenticity into your platform by leveraging LinkedIn's verification ecosystem, helping you distinguish real professionals from fraudulent accounts.

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Use Cases

What Verified on LinkedIn Can Be Used For

Category Examples
Trust & Safety Professional communities, networking platforms, online marketplaces, peer-to-peer exchanges
Communities & Networks Event registration, professional conferences, community moderation, alumni groups
Marketplaces Buyer/seller verification, freelance platforms, service-sharing, resale platforms

What Verified on LinkedIn Cannot Be Used For

The API is designed for trust enhancement, not regulatory compliance or eligibility decisions.
Use of the API is subject to LinkedIn's Developer Terms and Verification Policies.

Restricted Use Case Reason
Hiring or employment decisions Not an employment screening tool. Do not use to rank or approve candidates.
Background checks Does not include criminal, financial, or government background data.
Credit, loans, or insurance Not related to creditworthiness or insurability.
Housing eligibility Cannot be used for rental or housing determinations.
Fintech or banking KYC Not a regulated KYC/AML service.
Government or regulated identity checks Not a substitute for official ID verification systems.
Platform safety or risk scoring Should complement — not replace your platform's trust and risk systems.

Verification Types

Type Description Methods Data Available
Identity Verification Confirms the member's real identity Government-issued ID Verified Categories (all tiers), Verification details (Plus tier)
Workplace Verification Confirms current association with a company Work email, Microsoft Entra Verified ID Verified Categories (all tiers), Organization details (Plus tier)

How It Works

  • Member Authorizes: Grants your app permission to access their LinkedIn verification data via OAuth 2.0.
  • Fetch Verification Data: Call LinkedIn APIs to retrieve verification status and profile information.
  • Optional Re-verification: The /verificationReport API also supports the optional verifiedWithinDays query parameter, allowing your application to periodically prompt members to re-verify while continuing to display their existing verification data.
  • Display Verification Badges: Show "Verified on LinkedIn" badges in your UI following our branding guidelines if the member is verified.

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API Reference

Both tiers use the same API endpoints with different access levels:

API Purpose Development Plus
/identityMe Profile data Basic profile Basic profile + current Experience + recent Education
/verificationReport Verification status Categories only Categories + Verification details
/validationStatus Bulk validation ❌ Validation statuses of Profile + Verification Information

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Step 1: Follow the Quickstart

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