A failed LinkedIn connection is almost always caused by an unpassed security wall or a temporary synchronization block.
This is a common issue and is usually easy to fix.
Here are the most frequent causes and how to solve them
1. Wrong Email or Password
Sometimes the LinkedIn email or password entered is slightly incorrect.
How to fix it:
Try again with the right credentials.
If it fails again, try logging in directly on the standard LinkedIn website to confirm your credentials are working.
Once verified, return and retry connecting inside Gojiberry.
2. LinkedIn Triggered a Verification Checkpoint
To protect your account, LinkedIn may flag the new connection and ask for proof of ownership.
They might ask for a verification code, send a confirmation email, or block the login attempt temporarily. This is a normal security process.
How to fix it:
Check your email for a message from LinkedIn containing a verification code.
Check your native LinkedIn mobile app for an approval notification.
Check your SMS text messages for a temporary PIN.
Check your Authenticator app if you use one.
Enter the code to complete the connection on Gojiberry.
If it still doesn't work: Wait 5–10 minutes for the old code to expire, try again fresh,
or contact us directly on the support chat.
3. You’re Using a VPN
LinkedIn heavily monitors IP addresses and often blocks login attempts coming from known VPN servers to prevent unauthorized account access.
How to fix it:
Completely turn off your VPN software or browser extension.
Retry the Gojiberry connection using your standard local internet network.
4. Too Many Consecutive Attempts
Clicking the login button too many times in a short window can trigger an automated security lock on your profile.
How to fix it:
Walk away and wait 10–15 minutes for the security flag to clear.
Try again once with clean credentials.
Still Not Budging? Verify these Variables
If you have 2FA set up on your LinkedIn account, this could be restricting access
We would recommend in this case to temporarily disable it, and enable it once more to reset it
Try to access your Gojiberry account from the Incognito tab on your browser, or access it from a new browser
This will prevent any cache issues to conflict with the LinkedIn connection process