Setting up a billing account on LinkedIn is essential if you plan to use paid advertising features on the platform. LinkedIn offers various advertising options to promote your business or content. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set up a billing account on LinkedIn:
Note: You’ll need to have a LinkedIn Ads account and be logged in to proceed with these steps.
Step 1: Log In to Your LinkedIn Ads Account
- Go to LinkedIn and log in to your account. Ensure you’re using the account associated with the business or entity you want to promote.
Step 2: Access Campaign Manager
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select “Advertise” from the dropdown menu. This will take you to LinkedIn’s Campaign Manager, where you can manage your advertising campaigns.
Step 3: Create a Campaign (If Necessary)
- If you don’t already have an advertising campaign set up, you may need to create one. Click the “+ Create campaign” button and follow the prompts to create a new campaign. This is a necessary step to access the billing settings.
Step 4: Access Billing Settings
- Once you have a campaign set up or selected, click on the campaign name or the “Campaign Manager” tab in the top left corner to go back to the Campaign Manager dashboard.
- Now, click on “Account assets” in the left sidebar.
Step 5: Select Billing & Payments
- In the “Account assets” section, click on “Billing & Payments.” This will take you to the billing and payments dashboard.
Step 6: Set Up Your Billing Account
- In the billing and payments dashboard, you’ll see options to add payment methods, view your billing history, and manage your billing settings.
a. Add a Payment Method:
- To add a payment method, click on “Payment methods” and then “Add payment method.” You can add a credit card or link a PayPal account.
b. Set Up Billing Information:
- Click on “Billing settings” to review and set up your billing information. Here, you can specify billing contacts, billing address, and other billing-related details.
c. Set a Billing Threshold (Optional):
- LinkedIn may allow you to set a billing threshold if you plan to spend a significant amount on advertising. This threshold defines the amount at which you’ll be billed. You can specify the threshold and billing frequency.
Step 7: Save Your Changes
- After adding your payment method and configuring your billing settings, make sure to save your changes.
Step 8: Review and Confirm
- Double-check all the billing information you’ve provided to ensure accuracy. LinkedIn will use this information for billing purposes.
Step 9: Start Advertising
- Once your billing account is set up and payment details are added, you can create and launch advertising campaigns on LinkedIn.
Keep in mind that LinkedIn’s advertising options may vary by region and account type. Be sure to review LinkedIn’s advertising policies and terms of service to understand their guidelines and requirements for running ads on the platform