LinkedIn Error: Permissions/Access Denied
Sometimes, you may see a LinkedIn Permissions error, or "Access Denied" when attempting to post to your LinkedIn Profile/Page via SmarterQueue.
TL;DR
Reconnect your LinkedIn Profile/Page from within SmarterQueue to solve the issue.
In This Article
What Are Access Tokens
Tokens are access keys or permissions that allow an application, like SmarterQueue, to interact with your social media accounts, or in this case, with LinkedIn. They are a secure way for the application to access and manage your account without needing your password.
The access tokens are initially created when you connect LinkedIn Profiles/Pages to SmarterQueue via your secure credentials and you grant SmarterQueue permissions for them.
These tokens will eventually expire, as they are given a limited lifespan as a security measure implemented by LinkedIn. This is done to ensure the safety and privacy of your accounts.
Additionally, access tokens can be invalidated when you make changes to your accounts natively (update their names, passwords, permissions, etc.).
When your LinkedIn token expires, it means that SmarterQueue temporarily loses its ability to access your LinkedIn Profiles/Pages. But don't worry, we always send you notifications when this happens to ensure you can take the appropriate actions and solve the matter.
Common Errors Associated With Permission/Access Token Issues
Some of the most common errors are:
- Access Denied
- Access to the requested resource is denied. Make sure to grant SmarterQueue the required permissions and then reschedule your post.
- Bad Request
- Unauthorized
- We couldn't publish your post. Make sure to grant SmarterQueue the required permissions and then reschedule your post.
To Resolve
To solve these errors and restore the connection between SmarterQueue and your X LinkedIn Profiles/Pages, you simply need to reconnect them.