How to share someone else’s LinkedIn post from your business or Company Page, including the direct repost method, the manual link method, admin limits, and common problems.
If you manage a LinkedIn Company Page and want to share a post from someone else, the process usually comes down to one question:
Can you choose your Company Page from the repost or share menu?
If yes, use the direct repost method.
If no, check your Page admin access and use the manual link method instead.
LinkedIn treats personal profiles and Company Pages differently. A personal profile can usually repost content quickly. A Company Page has more restrictions because posting depends on admin role, post visibility, and whether LinkedIn shows the correct posting identity.
This guide explains both working methods, what to check when the Company Page option is missing, and when the manual link method is the cleaner workaround.
Quick answer: If LinkedIn lets you choose your Company Page from the repost menu, use the direct repost method. If the Company Page does not appear, stop fighting the menu and use the manual link method.
The Short Version
Use the direct repost method when LinkedIn gives you the option to repost or share as your Company Page.
Use the manual link method when the Company Page option is missing, unreliable, or gives you less control than you need.
| Situation | Best method |
|---|---|
| You can choose your Company Page from the repost or share menu | Direct repost |
| You only see your personal profile | Check admin role, then use manual link method |
| You want full control over the company caption | Manual link method |
| The original post has restricted visibility | Repost may not work |
| You are not a Page admin | You cannot post as the Company Page |
| You are sharing to a group | Create separate group content instead |
For most small business or side gig use, the manual link method is often the safer fallback because it gives you more control over the company wording.
What You Need Before You Start
To repost or publish as a LinkedIn Company Page, you need the right admin access.
If the Company Page does not appear when you try to repost, check admin access first.
That does not always mean LinkedIn is broken. It may simply mean your personal profile does not have permission to publish as that Page.
A Company Page is usually managed through a personal LinkedIn profile with admin rights, not through a separate business login.
Important Language: Profile, Page, and Business Account
People often describe this as reposting “from a business LinkedIn account.”
That phrase makes sense in normal conversation, but LinkedIn does not really work that way.
Plain English version: You usually do not log into a separate “business LinkedIn account.” You log into your personal LinkedIn profile, then manage the Company Page from there if your profile has admin rights.
LinkedIn’s cleaner distinction is:
| Term people use | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Personal LinkedIn account | Your individual LinkedIn profile |
| Business LinkedIn account | Usually a Company Page |
| Company Page | The official LinkedIn Page for a business or organization |
| Page admin view | The admin area where authorized users manage the Company Page |
This matters because a LinkedIn Company Page is not a separate login in the same way a personal profile is.
You usually log in with your personal LinkedIn profile, then switch into the Page admin view for the Company Page you manage.
That is why the identity dropdown matters before posting.
Option 1: Repost Directly as the Company Page
Use the direct repost method when LinkedIn clearly lets you choose your Company Page before publishing.
This is the cleanest method because the original post stays attached, the repost is faster, and the Company Page feed gets the shared content without extra copying. The catch is that LinkedIn has to show the correct posting identity.
Use this method when
- you can choose your Company Page from the repost or share menu
- you want to share the original post directly to the company feed
- the original author should remain clearly attached to the repost
- you only need a short company comment above the shared post
- LinkedIn shows the correct posting identity before you publish
Steps
- Log in to LinkedIn using the personal profile that has admin access to the Company Page.
- Find the post you want to repost.
- Click Repost or Share, depending on the interface LinkedIn shows.
- Choose Repost with your thoughts if you want to add company commentary.
- Look for the posting identity near your name or profile image.
- Use the dropdown to select the Company Page instead of your personal profile.
- Add a short company comment if needed.
- Review the posting identity one more time.
- Click Post.
The repost should now appear in the Company Page feed.
The critical step is checking the posting identity before you click Post. If it still shows your personal profile, the repost will go to your personal feed instead of the Company Page.
That is the most common mistake in this workflow.
Option 2: Copy the Post Link and Create a New Company Page Post
Use the manual link method when the direct repost method is missing, unreliable, or does not give you enough control.
This method is less elegant, but it is often more predictable. Instead of relying on LinkedIn to show the right repost option, you copy the original post link and create a new post from the Company Page admin view.
Use this method when
- the Repost or Share option is missing
- your Company Page does not appear as a posting option
- you want more control over the company caption
- the repost preview looks awkward
- the original post needs extra business context
- LinkedIn keeps changing the menu or posting interface
Steps
- Go to the LinkedIn post you want to share.
- Click the three-dot menu near the top-right of the post.
- Select Copy link to post.
- Go to your Company Page.
- Open the Page admin view.
- Start a new post from the Company Page.
- Paste the copied LinkedIn post link into the post field.
- Wait for LinkedIn to generate the preview.
- Add your company commentary above the link.
- Confirm that you are posting as the Company Page.
- Click Post.
This creates a new Company Page post that points back to the original LinkedIn post.
It is not exactly the same as a native repost, but it gives you more control over the wording, preview, and posting identity. For small business and side gig marketing work, predictable beats fancy.
Direct Repost vs Manual Link Method
Both methods can work. The right choice depends on whether you need speed or control.
| Method | Best use | Main drawback |
|---|---|---|
| Direct repost | Fast sharing when LinkedIn shows the Company Page option | Depends on the repost menu behaving |
| Manual link method | More control over wording, preview, and posting identity | Less elegant than a native repost |
| Screenshot method | Internal notes or edge cases where sharing is blocked | Weak public-sharing method and easy to mishandle |
Use direct repost first when the Company Page option is clearly available.
Use the manual link method when LinkedIn does not show the right Page, the preview looks wrong, or you need more control over the company caption.
Avoid the screenshot method unless you have a specific reason. It is usually weaker than linking back to the original post and can create attribution problems if used carelessly.
Why the Company Page Option May Be Missing
The Company Page option may disappear for boring reasons. Check those first.
Common causes include:
- you are not a Super Admin or Content Admin
- you are logged into the wrong personal profile
- you are viewing the post from the wrong mode
- the original post has restricted visibility
- the original author limited who can see or share the post
- the post type does not support clean reposting
- LinkedIn changed or tested the interface
- you are trying to share somewhere LinkedIn does not allow that post to go
Start with admin access and posting identity before assuming the platform is broken.
Boring checks fix more problems than heroic troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting Checklist
Use this before spending too much time fighting the repost button.
| Problem | What to check |
|---|---|
| I only see my personal profile | Confirm Page admin access |
| I cannot find the Company Page | Open Page admin view from the correct profile |
| Repost button is missing | Check post visibility and post type |
| Preview does not appear | Paste the link again and wait |
| Company caption posts as me | Check the posting identity dropdown |
| Page option disappeared | Refresh, reopen LinkedIn, or use the manual link method |
| I am sharing into a group | Create a separate group post instead |
If the direct repost method does not behave after these checks, use the manual link method and move on.
What to Write When Reposting as a Company Page
A company repost should not just dump someone else’s post into the feed without context.
Add one or two sentences explaining why the Page is sharing it.
Good company repost commentary usually does one of these:
- highlights why the post matters
- adds a short business perspective
- connects the post to a customer problem
- thanks or credits the original author
- points out the specific detail worth reading
Example Company Page Captions
Simple professional caption:
Useful breakdown from [Name]. This is a good example of the kind of platform detail that matters when managing LinkedIn Company Pages across multiple admins.
Small business caption:
Sharing this because it explains a common LinkedIn Page issue that can slow down basic business posting if nobody knows where the controls moved.
Side gig marketing caption:
This is the kind of small setup issue that matters when a side gig starts using LinkedIn as part of its credibility and marketing system.
Client-support caption:
Helpful reference for anyone managing company social pages and trying to keep posting workflows clean across profiles, Pages, and admins.
Keep it short.
This is LinkedIn, not a hostage note.
Common Mistakes
Reposting as yourself by accident
This is the big one.
Before posting, check whether the post shows your personal profile name or the Company Page name. If it shows your name, the repost is going to your personal feed, not the business Page.
Assuming all LinkedIn posts are shareable
They are not.
Some posts cannot be reposted cleanly because of visibility settings, post type, audience limits, or LinkedIn interface behavior.
Forgetting to add context
A silent repost gives followers little reason to care. Add a short explanation.
Posting before the preview loads
If you use the manual link method, wait for the preview to generate before publishing. Otherwise, the post may show as a plain URL.
Treating the Company Page like a personal profile
A Company Page should usually sound more deliberate than a personal profile. It does not need to be stiff, but it should explain why the business is sharing the content.
Creating disconnected posts
If the Company Page is part of a side gig or small business marketing setup, connect the post back to the main website, service page, or contact path when appropriate.
A LinkedIn post can create attention. The website or contact path usually has to turn that attention into something useful.
How This Fits Into Side Gig Marketing
For a side gig, LinkedIn is usually a credibility layer, not the whole marketing system.
A LinkedIn Company Page can help a side gig look more legitimate when the work is professional, business-facing, technical, creative, consulting-related, or service-based.
But the Page should connect to the rest of the setup.
| Piece | Role |
|---|---|
| Basic website | Main home base |
| Business email | Cleaner contact and credibility |
| LinkedIn Page | Professional reference point |
| Google Business Profile | Local discovery, where relevant |
| Facebook Page or Group | Community or local visibility |
| Visual proof, where relevant |
The point is not to be everywhere.
The point is to make the side gig findable, credible, and reachable.
For a broader setup, see Side Gig Marketing. For the website foundation, see How to Set Up a Basic Website for a Side Gig.
When This Becomes a Side Gig Skill
Knowing how to manage LinkedIn Company Page reposts sounds small.
It is small.
That is also why business owners hand it off.
Many small businesses do not want to spend time figuring out why a post shared from a personal profile did not land on the Company Page. They do not want to manage admin roles, previews, repost options, visibility issues, and platform quirks.
This kind of work can fit into:
- virtual assistant work
- basic social media support
- freelance marketing support
- local business admin help
- content repurposing support
- small business website and marketing setup
This does not make LinkedIn reposting a business by itself.
It makes it one useful task inside a broader support service.
For related work types, see Online Freelance Side Gigs Overview and Local Service Side Gigs Explained.
Final Answer
To repost a LinkedIn post as a Company Page, start with the direct method.
Click Repost or Share, choose Repost with your thoughts if you want to add company commentary, and check the posting identity before publishing. If the dropdown lets you choose your Company Page, select it and publish from the Page.
That is the cleanest path.
If LinkedIn does not show your Company Page, do not keep fighting the button. Check the basics first:
- Make sure you are logged into the personal profile that has Page admin access.
- Confirm that you are a Super Admin or Content Admin for the Company Page.
- Check whether the original post has limited visibility.
- Make sure you are not accidentally posting from your personal profile.
If the Company Page option is still missing, use the manual link method.
Copy the original post link, open your Company Page in admin view, create a new Page post, paste the link, wait for the preview, add your company caption, and publish.
That manual link method is often the most reliable fallback because it gives you more control over the wording, preview, and posting identity.
It sounds simple until LinkedIn hides the Page option, changes the repost menu, or posts from your personal profile instead.
That is why the practical answer is:
- Try the direct repost method.
- Confirm you are posting as the Company Page.
- If LinkedIn does not show the Page option, use the manual link method.
It is not elegant.
It works.
And for small business or side gig marketing, working beats elegant most days.
Last Reviewed: June 22, 2026 – P4