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Overview

The node integrates with the LATE social media management platform, enabling users to schedule and manage posts across multiple social networks including LinkedIn. Specifically, the "Update Organization" operation under the LinkedIn Management resource allows updating details of a LinkedIn organization associated with a user's account. This is useful for managing organizational profiles, ensuring that information stays current and consistent across social media channels.

Practical scenarios include:

  • Updating company profile information on LinkedIn after rebranding.
  • Managing multiple LinkedIn organizations from a single interface.
  • Automating updates to organizational data as part of a broader social media management workflow.

Properties

Name Meaning
Account ID The unique identifier of the LinkedIn account to be used for the update operation.
Account Type Specifies whether the LinkedIn account is a personal profile or an organization. Options: Personal, Organization
Selected Organization JSON object containing details of the organization to update. Expected fields include id, urn, and name. Example: {"id": "123456", "urn": "urn:li:organization:123456", "name": "Company Name"}

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the update operation on the LinkedIn organization. This typically includes confirmation of the updated organization details or status messages indicating success or failure. There is no indication that binary data is output by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the LATE platform's API.
  • The node communicates with the LATE API at https://getlate.dev/api/v1.
  • Proper configuration of the LATE API credentials within n8n is necessary for successful execution.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Invalid or missing LinkedIn account ID or organization details can cause the update to fail.
    • Incorrect account type selection (personal vs organization) may lead to errors.
    • Authentication failures due to invalid or expired API credentials.
    • Network connectivity issues preventing access to the LATE API endpoint.
  • Error Messages:

    • Authentication errors typically indicate problems with the API key; verify and update credentials.
    • Validation errors may occur if required fields in the organization JSON are missing or malformed; ensure the JSON structure matches expected format.
    • API rate limits or service downtime could result in temporary failures; retry after some time.

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