How to claim access to a lost LinkedIn page

Creating a LinkedIn Page is a great way to represent your organization and connect with clients, employees, and the broader LinkedIn community. It is however a weary situation when you are unable to manage your page due to absence of an administrator or manager who may have had access to the page in he recent past.

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To claim access to a lost LinkedIn page, follow these steps based on the available information:

1. Identify Your Situation

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Determine why you lost access to the LinkedIn page. Common reasons include:

You were never an admin.
The original admin left the company.
The page was created by someone else without granting you admin rights.

2. Contact LinkedIn Support

If you are unable to regain access through normal means, you will need to reach out to LinkedIn support. Here’s how:

Visit the Help Center: Go to LinkedIn Help and fill out the support form.
Provide Necessary Information: You will need to include:
- Your email address linked to your personal LinkedIn account.
- A direct link to the company page you want to access.
- Proof that you are an authorized representative of the company, such as a company email address.

3. Verify Your Identity

LinkedIn may require verification to confirm that you are entitled to access the page. This could involve:

Providing a company email address.
Sending an email from that address to LinkedIn as part of the verification process.

4. Request Admin Access

If there are existing admins on the page who are unreachable, you can request admin access through LinkedIn support. Be persistent, as this process may take time.

5. Consider Creating a New Page (If Necessary)

If all else fails and you cannot regain access, you may consider creating a new LinkedIn page for your company. However, it’s advisable to resolve access issues to avoid confusion and duplicate pages.

Recovering a lost LinkedIn page can be challenging, but by following these steps and maintaining communication with LinkedIn support, you can work towards regaining access. Be prepared to provide proof of your affiliation with the company and be persistent in your follow-ups.