How to Create a LinkedIn Password If You Signed Up with Google
Did you — like most of us — sign up for LinkedIn using your Google Account? If so, you might be wondering: “Where’s my password?”
Here’s the truth: when you sign up with Google, LinkedIn doesn’t create a password for you by default.
This can cause issues when you need to connect your account with tools or adjust settings. And yes, many users face this exact problem — here’s what some of them say about logging into LinkedIn with Gmail credentials.
Why Is This Important?
To ensure a smooth, hassle-free experience with your LinkedIn profile, especially when connecting your account to external tools, you need a dedicated LinkedIn password.
As shown above, tools like Konnector will prompt you for your LinkedIn password and ask you to temporarily disable two-step verification for seamless integration.
If you don’t have a LinkedIn password, the solution is simple: create one by resetting it through your email. Think of it this way — would you trade 75,000 potential leads a month or 2,500 extracted leads at once for the small effort of remembering one password? Probably not.
How to Set a Password for LinkedIn
Follow these quick steps to create your LinkedIn password:
Step 1: Go to Account Settings
Log in to LinkedIn and click your profile picture in the top-right corner. Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown.
Step 2: Open ‘Sign In & Security’
In the Settings menu, go to Sign In & Security and look for the Change Password option.
Step 3: Click ‘Forgot Password’
Since you don’t yet have one, choose Forgot Password. LinkedIn will send a reset email to the address linked with your account.
Step 4: Reset via Email
Check your inbox for LinkedIn’s reset email (and your spam folder, just in case). Click the link inside, and you’ll be redirected to set a new password.
Choose a secure but memorable password — ideally a mix of upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
Next Steps: Unlock LinkedIn’s Full Potential with Konnector
Now that your password is set, your LinkedIn account is ready to go. And this is where Konnector.AI takes things to the next level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. If you used your Google account to create your LinkedIn profile, a password wasn’t set by default. LinkedIn uses Google’s authentication instead.
Some tools, like Konnector.AI, require direct LinkedIn login credentials to automate outreach. You’ll need to set a password to enable such features.
Go to LinkedIn > Settings & Privacy > Sign-In & Security > Change Password. Click "Forgot Password" and follow the instructions sent to your email.
No. Resetting your LinkedIn password won’t affect your Google account. You’ll just be able to log in using either method going forward.
Check your spam or promotions folder. If it’s not there, make sure you’re checking the right inbox linked to your LinkedIn profile.
Yes, you can log in using both your Google account and the new LinkedIn password—whichever you prefer.
Absolutely. Just make sure it’s unique and secure — use a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters.
To automate actions like lead scraping, messaging, or profile visits, tools like Konnector require secure direct access to your account via login credentials.
It’s recommended to temporarily turn it off during setup with automation tools like Konnector, and re-enable it later if needed.
No, once set, your LinkedIn account will retain that password. But you can still use Google login if that’s more convenient for you.
