Problem with LinkedIn app using the Authenticator app

VeritasEternum 26 Reputation points
2021-01-27T16:37:36.02+00:00

At the moment I am unable to login to my LinkedIn app using the Authenticator app. My Authenticator app presents eight (8) digits for the code, not six (6) digits as it used to. When I paste the 8 digit Auth.App code into the LinkedIn app, it only shows six (6) digits. Can anyone help me?

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
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  1. Michael Ammentorp 11 Reputation points
    2021-02-26T10:08:24.203+00:00

    Very well - But what it you no longer have access to your Desktop LinkenIn solution?

    2 people found this answer helpful.
  2. Elbon 1 Reputation point
    2021-01-28T00:31:48.96+00:00

    I have the same issue

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  3. Elbon 1 Reputation point
    2021-01-28T08:21:09.327+00:00

    @VeritasEternum

    I've figured out a solution and can now get back in to LinkedIn on my phone.

    To use authenticator you need to add LinkedIn as an account. For this to work though, you need to scan a QR code. I couldn’t find the QR code so figured out this alternative:

    Go to your LinkedIn account on desktop
    Click ‘me’ under your profile picture in top right, then ‘settings & privacy’
    Select ‘Account access
    Open, ‘2 step verification’
    Click ’recovery codes’ (you’ll need to enter your LinkedIn password to see these
    Now go to the LinkedIn app on your phone. Instead of entering a code from authenticator, elect the option to use codes
    Enter you of the recovery codes from LinkedIn on your desktop

  4. BrianHU 1 Reputation point
    2021-12-24T18:35:10.787+00:00

    I had great luck with this website after asking for help on twitter

    https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/ask/tsvlo