Your LinkedIn URL is in your profile settings, and you can copy it in under a minute

Your LinkedIn URL is the web address that takes someone directly to your profile. It looks like linkedin.com/in/yourname or linkedin.com/company/companyname 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 your profile to a recruiter, include it on a resume, or share it on other social media.

The fastest way to find it is to open your profile, look at the top of the page, and copy the address from your browser's address bar. If you want to customize it first or check what you currently have, you can do that in your profile settings in under two minutes.

Key Takeaways

  • Your LinkedIn URL appears in the browser address bar when you visit your own profile and can be copied directly from there.
  • You can customize your URL to remove the default numbers LinkedIn assigns and make it easier to remember and share.
  • Custom URLs must be at least 3 characters long and can only contain letters, numbers, and hyphens.
  • Once you change your URL, the old one stops working, so update any documents or websites where you posted the previous link.

Copy your URL directly from your profile

The simplest way to find your LinkedIn URL is to go to your profile and look at what's in the address bar at the top of your browser. Open LinkedIn, click your profile photo in the top right corner, and select "View profile" from the dropdown menu. Your browser will show the full URL in the address bar — this is your LinkedIn profile link.

Highlight the entire address in the address bar, right-click, and select "Copy" (or use Ctrl+C on Windows or Command+C on Mac). You now have your URL ready to paste anywhere you need it. This URL is public, so anyone with the link can view your profile unless you have changed your privacy settings.

Customize your URL in profile settings

LinkedIn gives you a default URL that includes numbers, like linkedin.com/in/john-smith-12345678. You can change this to something cleaner like linkedin.com/in/john-smith by editing your profile URL setting. Click your profile photo, select "Settings and privacy," then click "Account preferences" on the left side.

Scroll down to find "Public profile URL" and click the pencil icon next to it. In the box that appears, you can edit the part after /in/. Type in what you want your URL to be — it can include your name, a variation of your name, or a professional title, as long as it is at least 3 characters and uses only letters, numbers, and hyphens. Click "Save" when you are done.

What happens when you change your URL

When you save a new custom URL, LinkedIn immediately stops recognizing the old one. If you shared your previous LinkedIn link on a resume, a website, or in an email signature, that old link will no longer work. Before you change your URL, think about where you have posted it and whether you will need to update those places.

If you have already shared your old URL widely and do not want to break those links, you can keep the default URL instead of customizing it. LinkedIn will not force you to change it, and the default URL works just as well — it is just longer and harder to remember.

Finding a company page URL

If you manage a company or organization page on LinkedIn, the URL works the same way. Go to your company page, look at the address bar, and copy the full URL. Company page URLs typically look like linkedin.com/company/companyname. You can customize the company URL in the same settings area — click "Settings" on your company page, find "Public profile URL," and edit it the same way you would for a personal profile.

Company URLs follow the same rules: at least 3 characters, letters and numbers only, and the change takes effect immediately. Make sure anyone who has the old company URL knows about the change if you customize it.

Troubleshooting if you cannot find your settings

If you are using LinkedIn on a phone or tablet, the settings menu looks slightly different. Open the app, tap your profile photo at the bottom, tap "View profile," then tap the three dots in the top right corner. Select "Settings and privacy," then "Account preferences," and scroll to find "Public profile URL." The editing process is the same as on a computer.

If the "Public profile URL" option does not appear in your settings, your account may be too new — LinkedIn sometimes waits a few days before letting new users customize their URL. Try again in a few days, or contact LinkedIn's support if the option still does not show up after a week.

Sharing your URL safely

Your LinkedIn URL is meant to be public and shared. Posting it on a resume, in an email signature, or on your personal website is safe and expected. However, do not share your LinkedIn password or any link that asks you to log in again — those are signs of a phishing scam trying to steal your account.

If someone sends you a LinkedIn link that looks suspicious or asks you to verify your account by logging in through a strange page, do not click it. Go directly to LinkedIn.com in your browser instead and log in normally. Real LinkedIn communications will never ask you to re-enter your password through a link in an email or message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my LinkedIn URL more than once?

Yes, you can change your custom URL as many times as you want. Each time you save a new one, the previous URL stops working. If you change it frequently, remember to update any places where you have posted the old link so people can still find you.

What if my preferred LinkedIn URL is already taken?

LinkedIn will tell you if the URL you want is not available. Try adding a middle initial, a number, or a hyphen to your name. For example, if "john-smith" is taken, try "john-m-smith" or "johnsmith1." You can also use a professional title or variation of your name instead.

Does my LinkedIn URL change if I change my name?

No. Your custom URL stays the same even if you change your name on your profile. If you want your URL to match your new name, you will need to manually edit it in your settings. The old URL will stop working once you save the new one.

Is my LinkedIn URL the same as my profile ID?

No. Your profile ID is a number LinkedIn uses internally, and your URL is the web address people use to visit your profile. You only need to share your URL — the profile ID is not something you give out or use for anything.

Can I make my LinkedIn URL private?

Your URL itself is always public, but you can control who sees your full profile by changing your privacy settings. Go to "Settings and privacy," click "Visibility," and adjust who can see your profile. Your URL will still work for anyone who has it, but they may see limited information depending on your privacy choices.