Sharing Credentials (Link, Email, LinkedIn)

Written By Vik

Last updated 1 day ago

Sharing your credential is not just a way to inform; it's a way to amplify your accomplishments, build credibility, and enhance your professional presence.

With Wauld, sharing is simple, secure, and versatile. Whether you're applying for jobs, celebrating a milestone, or building your online reputation, Wauld allows you to share your credentials in three powerful ways: via a unique link, by email, or directly on LinkedIn.

Recommended before proceeding: If you’re unfamiliar with your dashboard, start with the article Viewing & Downloading Credentials to understand where to find your issued credentials.

Why Sharing Matters

Sharing your credentials can:

  • Help employers verify your skills and achievements instantly.

  • Show evidence of learning, participation, or certification to peers, recruiters, or academic institutions.

  • Increase your visibility by showcasing accomplishments on LinkedIn or your website.

  • Give you a reason to celebrate your milestone and inspire others.

  • Enhance your professional credibility in job applications, proposals, and networking.

“Your credential represents effort, skill, and recognition; let it speak for you wherever it matters.”

How to Share a Credential

  1. Log in to your Wauld Recipient Dashboard.

  2. Select the credential you wish to share from your list.

  3. This opens the Credential Detail View.

  4. Find the Credential Actions section; this contains all the available actions you can perform on your credential.

  5. If the issuing organization has enabled sharing, you’ll see the Share button. Click on it to open the Share Modal.

Note: If the Share button isn’t visible, your credential issuer may have disabled sharing. All available actions are controlled by the issuing organization.

Inside the Share Modal, you’ll find three tabs, each representing a sharing method:

  • Link: Generate a shareable link

  • Email: Send directly via email

  • LinkedIn: Post directly to your profile

Share Using a Unique Shareable Link

This is the easiest and most flexible method of sharing your credential.

Steps:

  1. Click the Share button.

  2. The modal opens to the Link tab by default.

  3. Click Copy Link.

  4. The credential’s unique URL is now copied to your clipboard.

  5. Paste and share it anywhere: WhatsApp, Telegram, email, websites, resumes, or even as a clickable badge.

Anyone with this link can view the credential, even without a Wauld account.

Share via Email

Wauld allows you to send your credential directly to third parties via email; ideal for employers, verifiers, or collaborators.

Steps:

  1. In the Share Modal, click on the Email tab.

  2. Enter one or more email addresses in the input box.

  3. After typing each address, press Space to add it.

  4. You add up to 5 email addresses at a time.

  5. Wauld automatically validates each email. If the format is incorrect, an error message will appear prompting you to correct it.

  6. Once all valid email addresses are added, click Send.

Recipients will receive an email with a direct link to your credential, allowing them to view it immediately by clicking the link.

Emails are sent from Wauld’s secure servers. Recipients don’t need a Wauld account to view the credential.

Share on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a perfect platform to celebrate and publicize your achievement while reaching your professional network and potential employers.

Steps:

  1. In the Share Modal, click the LinkedIn tab.

  2. Click the Share on LinkedIn button.

  3. You’ll be redirected to LinkedIn where a post draft is automatically created.

  4. The post includes a preview of your credential with the shareable link.

  5. Customize the text as you wish; describe your journey, tag your issuing organization, or highlight what the credential means to you.

  6. Click Post to share it on your LinkedIn feed.

Pro tip: Use hashtags like #digitalcredential, #achievement, #certified, or #skills to boost your visibility.

What Happens When You Share?

Every credential sharing action; whether it’s a copied link, sent email, or a LinkedIn post; is securely logged and visible to your issuing authority.

Here’s what your issuing authority can see:

  • When the credential was shared

  • How it was shared (link, email, or LinkedIn)

  • When a third party viewed the credential

What they won’t see:

  • The specific individuals whom you have shared your credential

  • Any controls or settings related to your LinkedIn post

Your credential is your property. Sharing activity is only observed for transparency, not for control.

Additional Tips for Sharing Smartly

  • In Email Signatures: Add your credential link to your email footer as a badge of credibility.

  • In Resumes or Portfolios: Use the credential link as proof of skill and training.

  • On Websites or Blogs: Embed your credential to establish trust with clients or readers.

  • During Interviews: Keep your credential link handy to demonstrate qualifications in real-time.