I need help figuring out if it’s possible to use LinkedIn’s sign-in feature with HubSpot forms. I reached out to HubSpot about this and they weren’t sure. They mentioned it might be in beta and suggested I contact LinkedIn support for more info. I’m not familiar with APIs at all. Is there a way to make this work? Has anyone successfully integrated LinkedIn sign-in with HubSpot forms before? Any tips or guidance would be really helpful!
If it matters, here’s a simple example of what I’m trying to do:
function linkHubSpotWithLinkedIn() {
// Get HubSpot form
const hubspotForm = document.getElementById('hs-form');
// Add LinkedIn sign-in button
const linkedInButton = document.createElement('button');
linkedInButton.textContent = 'Sign in with LinkedIn';
linkedInButton.onclick = handleLinkedInSignIn;
hubspotForm.appendChild(linkedInButton);
}
function handleLinkedInSignIn() {
// This is where LinkedIn authentication would happen
console.log('LinkedIn sign-in clicked');
}
I’ve implemented a similar integration before and found that, although it’s possible, the process is not straightforward. The integration requires use of LinkedIn’s OAuth 2.0 for authentication combined with their API to retrieve user data, which you then use to populate HubSpot form fields programmatically. In my experience, you must first set up LinkedIn OAuth to obtain your API credentials, implement the sign-in flow to retrieve the necessary profile data, and finally integrate that data with HubSpot’s forms API. This approach demands familiarity with both platforms’ APIs and strict compliance with their terms of service.
hey benmoore, i’ve actually tried something similar before. from what i remember, LinkedIn doesn’t have a direct integration with HubSpot forms. you might need to use LinkedIn’s API to get user data, then manually populate the HubSpot form fields. it’s a bit tricky if ur not familiar with APIs tho. maybe look into OAuth for LinkedIn as a starting point?
As someone who’s worked extensively with various CRM integrations, I can say that integrating LinkedIn authentication directly with HubSpot forms isn’t straightforward. In my experience, you’ll need to create a custom solution using LinkedIn’s API and OAuth 2.0 flow.
Here’s what I’d suggest:
Use LinkedIn’s Sign In with LinkedIn API to handle authentication.
Once authenticated, retrieve the user’s profile data from LinkedIn.
Use HubSpot’s forms API to programmatically submit the data.
It’s not a plug-and-play solution, but it’s doable. You’ll need to be comfortable with JavaScript and handling API responses. Also, make sure you comply with LinkedIn’s and HubSpot’s terms of service.
If you’re not confident with APIs, consider hiring a developer or using a third-party integration platform like Zapier or Integromat. They might have pre-built solutions for this kind of workflow.
I’ve been down this road before, and it’s not as straightforward as we’d like. From my experience, there’s no direct integration between LinkedIn authentication and HubSpot forms. What you’ll need to do is create a custom solution using LinkedIn’s API.
First, you’ll want to set up LinkedIn’s OAuth 2.0 for authentication. This allows you to get an access token for the user. Then, use their API to fetch the user’s profile data. Once you have that, you can use HubSpot’s form API to programmatically fill in the form fields.
It’s a bit of a workaround, but it gets the job done. Just be prepared for some trial and error, especially if you’re new to working with APIs. And don’t forget to thoroughly read through both LinkedIn’s and HubSpot’s documentation and terms of service.
If you’re not comfortable diving into the code yourself, you might want to consider bringing in a developer who has experience with API integrations. It’ll save you a lot of headaches in the long run.
yo benmoore, i’ve dealt with this before. it’s a pain, but doable. u gotta use LinkedIn’s API to grab user info, then manually fill HubSpot form fields. it’s not plug-n-play. u’ll need some coding chops or maybe hire someone who knows APIs. good luck!