Automattic / Automattic/jetpack

LinkedIn publicize share not sharing HTTPS link when site is on HTTPS

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[Feature] Publicize [Pri] Low [Status] Stale Bug
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Description

#### Steps to reproduce the issue

1. Create a link to LinkedIn
2. Ensure WordPress site is running on HTTPS
3. Create a new post
4. Share to LinkedIn

#### What I expected
The HTTPS link is shared

#### What happened instead
HTTP link is shared instead.

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue with a WordPress site running on HTTPS, then trace the LinkedIn sharing flow to find where the shared URL is formed. Done means a post shared to LinkedIn preserves the site's HTTPS URL instead of sending an HTTP link.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php, wordpress
Domain
api, backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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