How to Find Your LinkedIn URL (Profile Link Explained)

Your LinkedIn URL is the web address that points directly to your public profile. Whether you're adding it to a resume, sharing it with a recruiter, or embedding it in an email signature, knowing where to find it — and understanding what it actually is — saves you from sending broken links or confusing people with your default profile view.

What Is a LinkedIn URL?

Every LinkedIn account has two versions of a profile address:

• Default URL — A system-generated link that looks something like linkedin.com/in/firstname-lastname-7a3b2c1d. The random string at the end is assigned automatically and isn't memorable.
• Custom URL — A cleaned-up version you can set yourself, like linkedin.com/in/yourname. This is the one most people want on a resume or business card.

Both are valid links. The difference is readability and professionalism. 🔗

How to Find Your LinkedIn URL on Desktop

1. Log in to your LinkedIn account at linkedin.com.
2. Click your profile photo or your name in the top navigation to go to your profile page.
3. Look just below your name and headline — you'll see a section labeled "Public profile & URL" on the right-hand side of the page, or click "Edit public profile & URL" (also on the right sidebar).
4. Your current URL appears in the top-right box under "Edit your custom URL."
5. Copy it directly from that field — or just copy the URL from your browser's address bar while you're on your profile page.

The browser address bar method is the fastest: navigate to your profile and the URL shown is your profile link. Just make sure you're on your own profile, not the feed or another page.

How to Find Your LinkedIn URL on Mobile

The LinkedIn mobile app makes this slightly less obvious:

1. Tap your profile picture in the top-left corner to open your profile.
2. Tap the three dots (⋯) or the "Edit" pencil icon near your profile header.
3. Look for "Contact info" or navigate to "Edit public profile & URL" — depending on your app version, this may be under a settings or profile editing menu.
4. Your profile URL will appear there, and you can copy or share it directly.

Alternatively, on mobile you can tap "Share profile" directly from your profile page. LinkedIn will present your URL and give you options to copy it or send it through another app.

Understanding the URL Structure

The base structure is always linkedin.com/in/ followed by your identifier. LinkedIn also has URLs for Company Pages (linkedin.com/company/) and School Pages (linkedin.com/school/), which follow a different format.

What Affects Your LinkedIn URL

Not everyone's experience is identical. A few variables shape what you're working with:

• Account age — Older accounts may have longer default strings, while newer accounts sometimes get cleaner defaults based on your name.
• Name commonality — If your name is already taken as a custom URL, LinkedIn will append numbers or require you to choose a variation.
• Premium vs. free — Both account types can set a custom URL. This isn't a paid feature.
• App version — The mobile app's menu layout changes with updates. If a menu option isn't where you expect it, check for app updates or use the desktop browser version instead.
• Profile visibility settings — If your profile is set to private or restricted, your URL still exists but others may not be able to see your full profile when they open it.

Customizing Your LinkedIn URL (If You Haven't Yet)

If your current URL still has a random string at the end, you can change it:

1. Go to "Edit public profile & URL" from your profile page on desktop.
2. Under "Edit your custom URL," click the pencil icon.
3. Type your preferred identifier — typically your name, name plus profession, or a recognizable handle.
4. Save the change.

LinkedIn allows 5–30 characters, letters and numbers only (no spaces or special characters). You can change it up to five times within 180 days, so it's worth picking something intentional the first time.

Why the "Right" URL Depends on Your Situation

For someone applying to jobs, a clean custom URL with their full name is usually ideal. For someone building a personal brand in a niche, adding a keyword to the URL might make sense. For someone who only uses LinkedIn casually, the default URL may be perfectly fine for occasional sharing.

The platform works the same for everyone at a technical level — but how you use your LinkedIn URL, whether you customize it, and how prominently you share it depends entirely on why you're on LinkedIn in the first place and who you're trying to reach. 📋