How Do I Find My LinkedIn URL

Finding your LinkedIn URL is simple. It's located in your profile—accessible from the address bar on desktop or through the share menu on mobile.

Quick Answer

Your LinkedIn URL is in your browser's address bar when viewing your profile. It looks like: linkedin.com/in/your-name

Key Takeaways

• Desktop: View profile → Check address bar
• Mobile: Profile → Three dots → Copy link
• Also in: Contact info section of your profile
• Takes: Less than 30 seconds

Find Your LinkedIn URL: Desktop

Three simple steps:

Step 1: Log in to LinkedIn.com

Step 2: Click "Me" → "View Profile"

Step 3: Look at your address bar—that's your URL

Example: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname-123abc

Find Your LinkedIn URL: Mobile App

For iPhone and Android users:

Step 1: Open LinkedIn app

Step 2: Tap your profile picture (top left)

Step 3: Tap "View Profile"

Step 4: Tap the three dots (⋮)

Step 5: Select "Copy link" or "Share profile via"

Your URL is now copied to your clipboard.

Alternative: Contact Info Section

Your URL is also saved in your contact information:

1. Go to your profile
2. Click Contact info below your photo
3. Find your URL under "Your Profile"
4. Click to copy

This method shows exactly what LinkedIn has saved as your profile URL.

How to Customize Your LinkedIn URL

LinkedIn URLs come in two formats:

Format	Example	Why
Default	/in/jane-doe-a1b2c3	Auto-generated for uniqueness
Custom	/in/janedoe	User customized

If your URL has random characters, customize it for a professional appearance:

1. Go to your profile on desktop
2. Click Edit public profile & URL in the right sidebar
3. Click the pencil icon next to your URL
4. Enter your preferred URL
5. Click Save

Customization Rules

Rule	Details
Length	3-100 characters
Allowed characters	Letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), hyphens (-)
Case sensitivity	URLs are not case-sensitive
Change limit	5 changes per 6 months
Old URL redirect	Previous URL redirects for 6 months
Availability	First-come, first-served

Best custom URL formats:

• linkedin.com/in/firstname-lastname (ideal)
• linkedin.com/in/firstnamelastname (if taken)
• linkedin.com/in/firstname-m-lastname (add middle initial)

Note: URL customization is only available on desktop. The mobile app does not provide access to this setting.

Find a LinkedIn URL Without an Account

You can find public LinkedIn profiles through Google search without logging in:

1. Search Google for: "person's name" site:linkedin.com
2. Public profiles appear in search results with full URLs
3. Click to view the public profile version

This method only works for profiles with public visibility enabled.

Common Reasons You Need Your LinkedIn URL

Reason	Where to Add It
Job application	Online form, resume header
Networking	Business card, email signature
Portfolio	Personal website, about page
Social media	Twitter/X bio, Instagram link

Troubleshooting

I can't find my URL in the app

The app doesn't display the URL directly. Use the three dots menu and select "Copy link"—this copies your URL even though you don't see it written out.

My URL has strange characters

That's your default URL. LinkedIn adds random characters to ensure uniqueness. You can customize it through your public profile settings on desktop.

I don't see my profile in the address bar

Make sure you clicked "View Profile" and are actually on your profile page—not the LinkedIn feed or settings page.

My URL doesn't work when shared

Common causes and fixes:

• Missing https://: Ensure the full URL includes https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname
• Extra spaces: Check for spaces at the beginning or end when pasting
• Profile is private: Your profile must have public visibility for non-connections to view it
• Recently changed URL: Old URLs redirect for 6 months, but test in an incognito window to confirm

How to verify your URL works

1. Copy your LinkedIn URL
2. Open an incognito/private browser window
3. Paste the URL and press Enter
4. If your public profile loads, the URL is working correctly
5. If you see an error, check your public profile visibility settings

Next Steps After Finding Your URL

1. Copy it: Keep it handy for applications
2. Customize it: Remove random characters if present
3. Use it: Add to resume, signature, and cards
4. Optimize your profile: Make it worth visiting

Make Your Profile Work for You

Finding your URL is just the first step. ConnectSafely.ai helps you build a LinkedIn presence that attracts opportunities—so when people click your URL, they become leads.

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