A few weeks ago, I embarked on the journey of obtaining access to the LinkedIn Community Management API for one of my application. However, I soon discovered that this privilege was exclusively reserved for verified companies. 🙈
As the automatic verification failed for my business, I had to provide some documentation that prove that Merisia was a legal business. And today, I'm excited to share my experience and the key documents I submitted, in case you find yourself in a similar situation:
- Business Registration: I provided a meticulous screenshot displaying Merisia's entry on the Registraire des entreprises.
- Domain Ownership Validation: I submitted an invoice confirming our ownership of the domain merisia.ca.
- Business Tax Identification: I also included a screenshot detailing our business tax numbers, sourced from Mon dossier - Entreprise.
- Inclusion in Business Registries: and to further substantiating our legitimacy, I included a screenshot affirming Merisia's inclusion in the public Canada's Business Registries.
With these meticulously gathered documents, I submitted them to the LinkedIn support team, who then channelled them to their legal department. The subsequent weeks were a waiting game, filled with anticipation. The culmination of this process was the exhilarating moment when I received confirmation of the granted access! 🤤
This experience stands as a testament to the efficacy of providing comprehensive documentation to establish the authenticity of a business. If you find yourself navigating the intricacies of verification, take heart from my journey – it truly works! 😎
