How to Find Your LinkedIn URL (And Customize It)
TL;DR - Quick Answer
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Quick answer: Go to your LinkedIn profile and look at the browser address bar. Your URL is linkedin.com/in/your-name-123abc. You can customize it to remove the random characters.
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- Log in to linkedin.com
- Click your profile photo (top of the page) or click "View profile"
- Look at your browser address bar
- Your URL looks like:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-smith-4a7b2c9
Copy it directly from the address bar. That's your LinkedIn URL.
Find Your LinkedIn URL on Mobile
- Open the LinkedIn app
- Tap your profile photo (top left)
- Tap View profile
- Tap the three dots (•••) next to your profile photo
- Tap Contact info
- Your profile URL is listed under Your Profile
- Tap to copy it
Customize Your LinkedIn URL
Default LinkedIn URLs include random numbers and letters. A custom URL looks cleaner and is easier to share.
Default: linkedin.com/in/john-smith-4a7b2c9
Custom: linkedin.com/in/johnsmith
How to create a custom URL:
- Go to your LinkedIn profile
- Click "Edit public profile & URL" (right sidebar on desktop)
- Click the pencil icon next to your URL
- Type your preferred URL (letters, numbers, hyphens only)
- Click Save
Tips:
- Use your full name:
linkedin.com/in/johnsmith - Add your profession if your name is taken:
linkedin.com/in/johnsmith-marketing - Keep it short and easy to spell
- Avoid numbers unless necessary
LinkedIn URL Formats
Where to Use Your LinkedIn URL
Your LinkedIn URL belongs everywhere you present yourself professionally:
- Resume / CV, add it in the header next to your contact info
- Email signature, include a clickable LinkedIn link
- Business cards, print the short custom URL
- Personal website, link to your profile in the about/contact page
- Other social media bios, cross-link from Twitter/X, Instagram, etc.
- Cover letters, reference your profile for additional context
- Portfolio sites, connect your work to your professional identity
Tips for a Professional LinkedIn URL
FAQ
Can I change my LinkedIn URL more than once?
Yes, but only 5 times within 180 days. Choose carefully. (LinkedIn Help: Manage your public profile URL)
What happens to my old URL after I change it?
It becomes available for anyone else to claim. Old links stop working after you change.
Does my LinkedIn URL affect SEO?
Yes. A clean, keyword-rich URL (like your name) ranks better in Google searches for your name.
Can two people have the same LinkedIn URL?
No. Each custom URL is unique. If yours is taken, try adding a middle initial or profession.
Do I need Premium to customize my URL?
No. Custom URLs are free for all LinkedIn users.
How do I share my LinkedIn URL as a QR code?
Open the LinkedIn app, tap the search bar, then tap the QR code icon (top right). Others can scan it to view your profile.
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