Connect your LinkedIn Ads account
This guide will walk you step by step to connect your LinkedIn Ads account to CentrAds.
Prerequisites before connection
Before connecting your LinkedIn Ads account to CentrAds, make sure you meet the following requirements:
1. Access LinkedIn Campaign Manager
Go to LinkedIn Campaign Manager and sign in with your LinkedIn account. You must be Admin (Super Admin or Content Admin) of your Company Page to associate it with an ad account.https://www.linkedin.com/campaignmanager
2. Create a LinkedIn Ads Account (if not yet created)
In Campaign Manager: Click "Create Account", associate your Company Page, select the billing currency and country. Once created, make sure you have the Account Manager (Admin) role on this ad account.
3. Set up a validated payment method
Your LinkedIn Ads account must have a valid billing method configured. If you haven’t added one yet, follow this official guide:https://www.linkedin.com/help/lms/answer/a420122
4. Check account status
Your Campaign Manager account must be active and in good standing. Ensure it’s not restricted or suspended. To verify: Campaign Manager → Accounts → Settings.
5. Be up to date with your invoices
Ensure there are no unpaid invoices or balances due. Check this in: Billing Center → Transactions.
Step 1 : Access My Platforms
- Once all prerequisites are met, go to the "My Platforms" section in the left menu of your CentrAds dashboard.
Step 2 : Connect LinkedIn Ads
- On the My Platforms page, locate the LinkedIn Ads row and click the "Connect" button on the right.
Step 3 : Authorize CentrAds
- You’ll be redirected to a LinkedIn authentication page.
- Important: Please accept all requested permissions. CentrAds requires these to manage your LinkedIn campaigns and access performance data.
Step 4 : Check connection status
- After authorization, you’ll be redirected to the My Platforms page.
- Your LinkedIn Ads connection status will be displayed:
- Valid account: Your account is properly connected and ready to use.
- Invalid account: An error message will specify what went wrong.
- If your account is not validated, check the error message, fix the issue, and click the refresh button next to your account.
Step 5 : Link your account to a Business
- Last step — associate your LinkedIn Ads account with one of your CentrAds Businesses.
- In the My Platforms section, use the dropdown next to your LinkedIn Ads account to select the Business you want to link it to.
- For more details on Business management, check our guides:
You're ready
Congratulations! Your LinkedIn Ads account is now connected to CentrAds and linked to your Business. You can start creating your LinkedIn Ads campaigns directly from your CentrAds dashboard.
Need help?
If you encounter difficulties connecting your LinkedIn Ads account, our CentrAds team is available to assist you:
Contact: admin@centrads.com
Estimated time: 2-10 minutes