Your LinkedIn URL is in your profile settings, and you can copy it in seconds

Your LinkedIn URL is the web address that points directly to your profile. It looks like linkedin.com/in/yourname or linkedin.com/company/yourcompanyname if you manage a business page. LinkedIn assigns you a default URL when you create an account, but you can customize it to make it shorter and easier to share.

You need this URL when you want to send someone a direct link to your profile, include it on a resume or business card, or share it in an email signature. Unlike your profile name alone, the URL works as a clickable link that takes people straight to you.

Key Takeaways

  • Your LinkedIn URL appears in your browser's address bar when you visit your own profile, and you can copy it directly from there.
  • You can customize your URL to remove the default numbers LinkedIn assigns, making it shorter and more professional-looking.
  • Custom URLs must be at least 3 characters long and can only contain letters, numbers, and hyphens.
  • Once you change your URL, your old one stops working, so update any places where you shared the previous link.

Finding your URL in your profile settings

Open LinkedIn and click your profile photo in the top right corner. Select View profile from the dropdown menu. When your profile page loads, look at the address bar at the top of your browser — the full web address shown there is your LinkedIn URL. You can highlight it, copy it, and paste it anywhere you need it.

If you want to see your URL in a cleaner format within LinkedIn itself, click the Edit public profile & URL button on the right side of your profile header (you may need to scroll right to see it). This opens a panel showing your current URL in a text box you can click to copy.

Customizing your URL to make it shorter

LinkedIn gives new accounts a default URL that includes random numbers, like linkedin.com/in/john-smith-12345678. You can change this to something cleaner like linkedin.com/in/john-smith in just a few steps.

Go to your profile settings by clicking your photo and selecting Settings and privacy. Choose Public profile from the left menu. Under the section labeled Edit your public profile URL, click the pencil icon next to your current URL. Type your new custom URL into the text box — it must be at least 3 characters long and can only use letters, numbers, and hyphens. Click Save when you are done.

LinkedIn will tell you right away if the URL you want is already taken by someone else. If it is, try adding a middle initial, a number, or a hyphen to make it unique. Once you save your new URL, the old one stops working, so update your resume, email signature, and any other places where you shared the previous link.

What to do if your custom URL is already taken

LinkedIn custom URLs are first-come, first-served. If someone else has already claimed the version you want, you have a few options. Try adding your middle initial (like john-m-smith), a number that means something to you, or a hyphen in a different spot. Some people add their profession or location to make it unique, like john-smith-marketing or john-smith-denver.

You cannot see who has a particular URL or request that they change it. If the name you want is very common, you may need to be creative. The URL does not have to match your name exactly — it just needs to be something you can remember and share easily.

Finding someone else's LinkedIn URL

If you need to send someone a link to their profile, visit their profile page and copy the URL from your browser's address bar, just as you would with your own. You can also right-click on their profile photo or name and select Copy link if that option appears.

Some people keep their profiles private, which means you may not be able to see their full profile unless you are connected with them. In that case, you can still send them a connection request, and once they accept, you will be able to view their complete profile and copy their URL.

Using your LinkedIn URL in different places

Your LinkedIn URL works anywhere you can paste a web link. Add it to your email signature so people can find your profile when they receive messages from you. Include it on your resume or CV, usually near your contact information. Post it on your personal website, Twitter bio, or other social media profiles to direct people to your professional presence on LinkedIn.

When you share your URL in writing, you can include the full address or just the part after linkedin.com/in/ — both will work. Some people write it as "LinkedIn: john-smith" or "Find me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/john-smith" depending on the format they are using.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my LinkedIn URL more than once?

Yes, you can change it as many times as you want. However, each time you change it, the old URL stops working. If you have shared your URL in many places, changing it frequently means updating all those links, so it is best to choose one you are happy with and stick with it.

What if I cannot find the edit button for my URL?

Make sure you are logged into your own account and viewing your own profile, not someone else's. The edit button only appears on your own profile. If you are on a mobile app, the URL editing option may be in a different location — try going to Settings and privacy, then Public profile, to find it.

Does my LinkedIn URL change if I change my name?

No. Your custom URL stays the same even if you update your name on your profile. If you want your URL to match your new name, you will need to manually change it using the edit button in your public profile settings.

Is my LinkedIn URL the same as my profile ID?

No. Your profile ID is a number LinkedIn uses internally and is different from your URL. Your URL is the human-readable web address you share with others. You do not need to know your profile ID for everyday use.