Bit Social is a WordPress plugin that helps you to share your WordPress post on social media platform automatically. You can set schedule for each social media.

What kind of tasks does Bit Social?

Bit Social share wp post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram automatically according to schedule time and date.

How do I use the scheduling feature in Bit Social?

To use the Schedule feature in Bit Social, go to the Schedule section and click "Add Schedule." Give your schedule a name, choose the start date and time, set the post interval, and select how to order posts. Set a sleep timer, choose the posts by their published time, and select your accounts and template.

How do I use the share now feature in Bit Social?

To use the Share Now feature in Bit Social, navigate to the Schedule section and click "Share Post." From the left-side menu, select the social media accounts where you wish to post. Provide a title for your post, then compose your message. Once your post is ready, click "Publish" to instantly share it across your selected platforms. This feature simplifies the process of sharing content in real-time, making it easy to manage your online presence.

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How To Connect Your LinkedIn Account with Bit Social

👉 There are two options for connecting with LinkedIn:

One Click Connect Method
Custom App Method

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You can connect your LinkedIn account with Bit Social, enabling you to share your WordPress posts, schedule them, and instantly publish to your LinkedIn profile or pages. To connect your LinkedIn pages, you’ll need the Bit Social Pro version.

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With Bit Social, you can create posts, add descriptions, and share images and links directly to your LinkedIn Pages and Profiles.

One Click Connect Method

By following this method, you can easily authorize your LinkedIn account to Bit Social. This authorization process allows for quick LinkedIn integration without the need for any complicated setup. This feature enables you to efficiently manage and post on your LinkedIn profile directly from Bit Social, making social media management easier and boosting your online presence with minimal hassle.

Please follow the steps below to add your LinkedIn accounts:

Navigate to Bit Social Home and go to the Accounts section.
Click on “Connect Account.”
Under LinkedIn, click on the “Connect” button.
Sign in to your LinkedIn account.
Your profile and pages will be displayed.
Click on the “Save” button for the profile or page you wish to connect.

Security Concerns When Connecting via One-Click Method

When you connect your LinkedIn account via the Bit Social app, the product will request certain permissions to function properly. These permissions allow Bit Social to interact with your LinkedIn account for managing posts and gathering engagement metrics. Rest assured, Bit Social only requests the minimum necessary permissions to perform these tasks. Here’s a breakdown of the typical permissions involved:

Read Permissions:

Profile Information: Bit Social can access your LinkedIn profile information, including your name, profile picture, and public details. This is used to identify your account within the app.
Posts and Content: The app may read posts made through the platform to track engagement or provide analytics, but it does not access private messages or sensitive personal data beyond what is publicly available on your profile.

Write Permissions:

Post to Your Timeline: Bit Social requires permission to create and schedule posts on your behalf. It can only publish posts that you’ve approved or scheduled within the app.
Content Updates: The app may update or edit posts that you’ve created using the platform, but it cannot modify other posts or data outside of this scope.

Security and Data Protection:

Bit Social does not have access to private messages, connections lists, or any other sensitive data unless explicitly authorized by you.
The app does not store your LinkedIn password or login credentials. Authentication is handled through secure OAuth protocols, meaning Bit Social never sees or stores your password.
You can revoke Bit Social’s access to your LinkedIn account at any time. Simply visit LinkedIn’s Manage Data and Activity Settings to review and remove permissions as needed, giving you full control over your account’s access.

We take privacy and security seriously and ensure that we only use the permissions necessary for the social media management tasks you’ve requested.”

Click here to review and manage your data and activity on LinkedIn: Manage LinkedIn Data and Activity.

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To connect with your LinkedIn page, you must be a Super Admin. Otherwise, your page won’t appear during the integration process, and you won’t be able to connect it.

Custom App Method

In the Custom App Method, you need to visit LinkedIn Developers and create a new app. After creating your app, you’ll need to configure its settings to integrate it with Bit Social. This method provides more control and customization over the connection between your LinkedIn account and Bit Social.

Please follow the steps below to create a LinkedIn App and add your accounts using this App:

First, go to LinkedIn Developers and click on “Create App.”

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Create App

App Name: Enter a name for your app. This step is required to create an app.

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LinkedIn Page: Now, add your LinkedIn page. This step is required to create an app. You can either type the name of your page or enter the URL.

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To create an app on LinkedIn Developer, you need to add your LinkedIn page. You can either enter the name of your page or paste the URL directly. Later, you’ll need to verify your page.

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Privacy policy URL: You can add a privacy policy URL if you want.

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App logo: Now, upload a logo for your app. This step is required to create an app.

After filling in the details for your app, check the agreement box and then click “Create App.”

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After creating your app, you’ll need to verify your LinkedIn page. To do this, go to your app, find the LinkedIn page section, and click “Verify.” Then, click “Generate URL” to create a link. Open the link in a new tab, and once it’s open, click “Verify” again in the new tab to complete the process.

Next, navigate to the Products section and request access for Share on LinkedIn, Sign In with LinkedIn using OpenID Connect, and Advertising API.

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You need access to three LinkedIn APIs: Share on LinkedIn, Sign In with LinkedIn using OpenID Connect, and Advertising API. You’ll get immediate access to Share on LinkedIn and Sign In with LinkedIn using OpenID Connect APIs. However, to access the Advertising API, you’ll need to fill out a form. LinkedIn Developers will then review and approve your request.

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How to Request Access for Advertising API

When you click “Request Access” for the “Advertising API“, you’ll find an access request form. You’ll need to fill out this form with details about your company, your business information, and how you plan to use the app. After you submit the form, wait a few hours for LinkedIn Developer to approve your request. You can watch the demo video below for guidance, but make sure not to copy the exact information from it.

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Add Authorized redirect URL

In your app, navigate to the Auth section. In the OAuth 2.0 settings, enter your Authorized redirect URL.

To get your Authorized redirect URL, follow these steps:

Navigate to Bit Social Home and go to the Accounts section.
Click on “Connect Account.”
Under LinkedIn, click on the “Custom App” button.
Your Redirect URI will be displayed.

Please follow the steps below to add your LinkedIn accounts:

In the Auth section, under Application Credentials, copy the Client ID and Primary Client Secret.
Paste these into the App Key and App Secret fields in Bit Social to connect with LinkedIn using the Custom App Method.
Click on the “Add” button.
Under Connected Apps, click on “Connect.”
Sign in to your LinkedIn account.
Your profile and pages will be displayed.
Click on the “Save” button for the profile or page you wish to connect.

Check out our easy-to-follow tutorials!

After connecting your account, you can automatically share your WordPress posts, schedule your posts, and share posts instantly.

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If your scheduled posts aren’t being shared to your social media platforms, please refer to this documentation: Why Your Post Publishing Might Fail Using Bit Social?

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How To Connect Your LinkedIn Account with Bit Social

One Click Connect Method

Custom App Method

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