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When you generate videos using LinkedIn profile backgrounds, LinkedIn may temporarily block requests if too many profile fetches happen in a short period, causing generation to fail or be rejected. To stay within limits, keep to 20–30 videos per day and avoid sending large batches all at once.

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Key takeaways

  • LinkedIn can temporarily block requests when too many profile fetches happen in a short period, causing video generation to fail or be rejected.
  • Limit generation to 20–30 videos per day when using LinkedIn profile backgrounds.
  • Avoid sending large batches all at once.
  • If videos fail or are rejected, wait 24–48 hours, then reset your cookie/session before retrying.
When generating videos using LinkedIn profile backgrounds, there are important limits to be aware of. LinkedIn may temporarily block requests if too many profile fetches are made in a short period of time. This can cause video generation attempts to fail or be rejected. Best practices:
  • Limit video generation to 20–30 videos per day when using LinkedIn profile backgrounds.
  • Avoid sending large batches all at once.
If videos fail or are rejected:
  • Wait 24–48 hours before attempting again.
  • After this waiting period, reset your cookie/session before retrying.
Following these guidelines helps ensure consistent video generation and prevents temporary blocks from LinkedIn. Check this article to learn how to reset your cookies: LinkedIn profile background won’t create video

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Frequently asked questions

Limit yourself to 20–30 videos per day when using LinkedIn profile backgrounds, and avoid sending large batches all at once.
LinkedIn may temporarily block requests when too many profile fetches are made in a short period. This can cause video generation attempts to fail or be rejected.
Wait 24–48 hours before attempting again. After that waiting period, reset your cookie/session before retrying.
See the article LinkedIn profile background won’t create video for the steps to reset your cookies.
Updated July 2026.