Your LinkedIn URL is in your profile settings, not your profile itself

The LinkedIn mobile app does not display your profile URL on your main profile page the way the desktop version does. Instead, you find it by opening your profile, tapping the menu icon (three horizontal lines or dots depending on your phone), and selecting "Copy profile link" or a similar option. The exact wording and location shift between iOS and Android versions, but the principle is the same: the app stores the link in a menu rather than showing it visibly.

Once you copy the link, it goes into your phone's clipboard. You can then paste it into a message, email, document, or anywhere else you need it. The link itself is always the same format: linkedin.com/in/yourname or linkedin.com/in/yourname/, though LinkedIn sometimes adds extra characters at the end depending on how you share it.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your profile in the LinkedIn app, then tap the menu icon and look for "Copy profile link" or "Share profile".
  • The copied link goes to your phone's clipboard and can be pasted anywhere you need it.
  • Your profile URL always follows the pattern linkedin.com/in/yourname, though LinkedIn may add tracking parameters when you share it.
  • If you cannot find the copy option in the app, switching to the mobile web version (linkedin.com in your browser) shows the URL in the address bar.

Steps to find it on iPhone

Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile photo at the bottom of the screen. This takes you to your profile page. At the top right, you will see either three dots or three horizontal lines — tap that menu icon. A dropdown menu appears with several options.

Look for "Copy profile link," "Share profile," or "Copy URL." The exact wording depends on your app version, but the function is the same. Tap it, and the app copies your profile URL to your clipboard. You can now paste it anywhere by holding down and selecting paste, or by using the keyboard shortcut Command+V in text fields.

Steps to find it on Android

Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile photo, which is usually at the bottom left of the screen. You will land on your profile page. Look for the menu icon — on Android it is typically three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen.

Tap the dots and a menu slides up or appears. Find "Copy profile link" or "Share profile" in that menu. Tap it to copy your URL to your clipboard. You can then paste it into messages, emails, or documents by long-pressing in a text field and selecting paste.

What your URL looks like and why it matters

Your LinkedIn profile URL is a permanent web address that points to your public profile. It typically looks like linkedin.com/in/james-rodriguez or linkedin.com/in/jrodriguez123, depending on what you set up when you created your account. Some older accounts use a numeric ID instead, like linkedin.com/in/123456789, but LinkedIn now encourages the name-based format.

You need this URL when you want to share your profile with someone who does not have LinkedIn, when you are applying for a job and the form asks for your profile link, or when you want to include it on a resume, business card, or website. The URL is public — anyone with the link can view your profile if your privacy settings allow it.

If the menu option is not where you expect it

LinkedIn updates its app regularly, and the location of the copy link option sometimes moves. If you cannot find it in the menu, try tapping your profile photo and then looking for a share icon (usually an arrow pointing outward) near the top of the page. Some versions put the copy option there instead.

If you still cannot locate it, the fastest workaround is to open LinkedIn in your mobile web browser instead of the app. Go to linkedin.com, log in, open your profile, and look at the address bar at the top of the browser — your full profile URL is displayed there. You can copy it directly from the address bar by tapping and holding, then selecting copy.

Customizing your profile URL

LinkedIn lets you customize the name part of your URL so it is easier to remember and share. Instead of a random number or a messy version of your name, you can set it to something clean like linkedin.com/in/jamesrodriguez. You make this change in the desktop version under "Edit public profile" in your profile settings, not in the mobile app.

Once you customize it on desktop, the new URL appears everywhere, including when you copy it from the mobile app. If you have not customized yours yet and want to, you will need to switch to a computer or use the mobile web version to make the change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see my profile URL without copying it?

Not easily in the app — the URL is not displayed on your profile page itself. The fastest way to see it without copying is to open LinkedIn in your mobile browser, which shows the URL in the address bar at the top. From the app, copying is the intended method.

Does the URL change if I update my name or profile?

If you customized your URL (the name-based version), it stays the same even if you change your name on your profile. If you have an older numeric URL, it also remains constant. LinkedIn does not reassign URLs when you update your information.

What if someone else has the name I want for my URL?

LinkedIn assigns custom URLs on a first-come basis. If the name you want is taken, you can add numbers or initials to make it unique, like linkedin.com/in/jamesrodriguez2. You customize this in your profile settings on the desktop version.

Is my profile URL the same on mobile and desktop?

Yes. Your profile URL is the same regardless of whether you access LinkedIn from your phone, tablet, or computer. The link always points to the same profile page.

Can I share my profile URL without copying it?

Yes. In the menu where you find "Copy profile link," there is usually also a "Share profile" option that lets you send your profile directly through text, email, or other apps without manually copying the URL first.