Making someone an admin for a LinkedIn event you’ve created allows them to help manage and edit event details. As the main event admin, you have full control over adding and removing other admins. There are a few simple steps to make someone an admin for your LinkedIn event.
Prerequisites for Adding an Event Admin
Before making someone an event admin, there are a couple requirements:
– You must be the owner and original admin of the LinkedIn event. Only the main event admin can add other admins.
– The person you want to make an admin must have a LinkedIn profile. They need an account to access event admin features.
– You’ll need to know the exact profile link or email address connected to the account of the person you want to add. This identifies them as an admin.
As long as you meet those prerequisites, you can move forward with adding an event admin.
Step 1: Access the Event Page
First, you need to access the LinkedIn event page that you want to add another admin for. Here’s how:
– On LinkedIn, click on the “Interests” tab at the top of your homepage.
– Next, click on the “Events” tab underneath your interests. This opens your events dashboard.
– Locate the specific event you created and want to add an admin for. Click on the event name or thumbnail image to access the event page.
Once you’ve opened the event page, you can move on to the next step of actually adding an admin.
Step 2: Click “Edit Event”
With the event page open, you’ll see an “Edit Event” button near the top right corner. Click this button to switch the page into edit mode.
Edit mode will let you access options for changing event details, including adding admins. Without clicking “Edit Event,” you won’t be able to change any of the event settings.
Step 3: Click “Add Admins”
After clicking “Edit Event,” the page will refresh with editable fields and options.
Look below the event title and description fields and you’ll see a section called “Admins.” Click the blue “Add admins” button within this section.
This will open a pop-up window where you can specify the new event admin.
Step 4: Enter the New Admin’s Profile Link
Within the pop-up window, you simply need to enter the profile link or email address of the person you want to make an admin.
For example, if I wanted to make my coworker Jane an event admin, I would copy and paste the URL of her LinkedIn profile into this field.
It should look something like `https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-doe-846a2b1`.
Or I can simply enter Jane’s email address associated with her LinkedIn account like `[email protected]`.
Step 5: Click “Add” and “Save Changes”
Once you’ve entered the profile link or email address, click the “Add” button within the pop-up window.
This officially assigns the person as an event admin. You’ll now see their name and profile image listed under the event’s “Admins” section.
The last step is to click the blue “Save changes” button at the top or bottom of the page to finalize adding the new admin.
And that’s it! The person you added can now help manage the LinkedIn event just like you.
Checking Admin Status
If you want to confirm or double check admin status, simply view the event’s “Admins” section again.
This will list all current admins for the event. You can also remove any admins from this section.
The number of admins is displayed in a blue circle within the admins icon on the event page.
Limits on Event Admins
LinkedIn does limit the number of event admins you can add:
– For free events, you can have up to 10 admins
– For paid events, you can have up to 100 admins
So depending on the type of event, make sure to stay within those admin limits.
Admin Permissions
Here are some of the key things an event admin can do:
– Edit the event name, date/time, description, venue details, etc.
– Add or remove other admins
– Communicate with attendees and manage the guest list
– Post event updates and make announcements
– Monitor event metrics and track engagement
Essentially, they have the same level of control and access as the original event creator. Adding them as an admin delegates those event management permissions.
Alternative Options for Event Help
Rather than adding someone as a full admin, you have a couple other options if you just need a bit of help with event coordination:
– Add them as a co-host for the event listing. This allows them to help organize without full admin abilities.
– Make them a moderator if you want them to assist with event discussions and messaging.
– Have them help manage event registration and the attendee list through the LinkedIn event tools.
So those are some lighter ways to delegate compared to making someone a full admin.
Best Practices for Multiple Event Admins
If you decide to add multiple admins, here are some best practices to follow:
– Maintain open communication on event plans and details. Keep everyone on the same page.
– Split up tasks and responsibilities. Divide and conquer.
– Limit admin access once the event finishes. Remove admins no longer needed.
– Use LinkedIn features for tracking guest registration, messaging, etc. This provides insight across admins.
– Create an event planning document or notes. Have all admins access the same info.
– Hold regular meetings or calls for admins to sync up as a team.
Proper coordination between multiple admins helps ensure the event’s success!
Conclusion
Adding an admin to your LinkedIn event is a simple process:
1. Access your existing event page
2. Click “Edit Event”
3. Select “Add Admins”
4. Enter the profile link or email of the new admin
5. Click “Add” and “Save Changes”
Now the person you’ve added can help manage the event just like you. Take advantage of multiple admins to distribute event workload and responsibilities.
Following LinkedIn’s admin limits and best practices will lead to a smooth behind-the-scenes admin experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone as an event admin if they don’t have a LinkedIn account?
No, in order to be added as a LinkedIn event admin, the person must have an existing LinkedIn profile. They need an account to access the platform’s admin tools and features.
What’s the difference between an event co-host and admin?
Co-hosts have limited permissions – they can only help organize and manage the event listing itself. Admins have full access to edit all event details, communicate with attendees, alter registration, and more.
How do I remove someone’s admin access for my event?
As the main event admin, you can remove other admins at any time. Just return to the “Admins” section on the event page, click the “X” icon next to their name, and save the changes. Their access will be revoked.
Can I transfer ownership of the event to another admin?
LinkedIn doesn’t allow admins to transfer full ownership of an event. Only the original creator will remain as the primary admin. Other admins you add will have the same permissions but not take over ownership.
What if I can no longer manage my own event as the main admin?
If for some reason you’re unable to continue managing your created event, you’ll need to cancel it entirely. LinkedIn doesn’t allow transferring event ownership between profiles. The alternative is having another admin create a brand new event.
Is there a time limit on someone’s admin access after I add them?
No, there is no time limit or expiration for a person’s admin access. Once you make someone an admin, they will remain in that role until you manually remove them. Their access does not expire.
Summary
– Original event creators can add other LinkedIn users as admins
– Adding admins helps distribute event management workload
– Steps include accessing the event page, clicking “Edit Event”, adding the person under “Admins”, and saving changes
– Added admins have the same permissions as the original event creator
– Follow best practices when coordinating multiple event admins
– Admin access does not expire and must be manually revoked