How to Find LinkedIn URL

Finding a LinkedIn URL—whether your own or someone else's—is straightforward. The URL is always visible in your browser's address bar when viewing any LinkedIn profile.

Key Takeaways

• Your URL: Profile page → Address bar
• Others' URLs: Visit their profile → Copy from address bar
• Mobile: Use the share/copy link feature
• Format: linkedin.com/in/username

Find Your Own LinkedIn URL

Desktop Browser

1. Log in to LinkedIn.com
2. Click Me in the navigation
3. Select View Profile
4. Your URL is in the address bar

Copy it: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname

LinkedIn Mobile App

1. Tap your profile picture
2. Go to View Profile
3. Tap the three dots (⋮)
4. Select Copy link

Contact Info Section

Your URL is also stored in your contact information:

1. View your profile
2. Click Contact info
3. Find your URL under "Your Profile"

Find Someone Else's LinkedIn URL

Method 1: Visit Their Profile

1. Search for the person
2. Click their name to open their profile
3. Copy the URL from your address bar

Method 2: Right-Click

1. Find the person in search results
2. Right-click their name
3. Select Copy link address

This copies the URL without opening their profile.

Method 3: From Messages

1. Open a conversation with them
2. Click their name at the top
3. Copy URL from the address bar on their profile

LinkedIn URL Types

When you find a LinkedIn URL, it may be:

Type	Format	Notes
Individual profile	/in/name	Person's profile
Company page	/company/name	Business page
Showcase page	/showcase/name	Product/service page
School	/school/name	Educational institution

Find a LinkedIn URL Without Logging In

You don't need a LinkedIn account to find someone's profile URL:

Google Search Method

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

Advanced Google searches:

• "John Smith" "marketing director" site:linkedin.com — adds job title
• "John Smith" "company name" site:linkedin.com — adds company
• "John Smith" site:linkedin.com/in/ — limits to personal profiles only

Bing and DuckDuckGo

Other search engines also index public LinkedIn profiles. Bing sometimes surfaces profiles that Google doesn't, making it worth checking both.

Limitations

• Only works for profiles with public visibility enabled
• You'll see a limited version of the profile without logging in
• Some profiles are set to private and won't appear in search results

How to Customize Your LinkedIn URL

Once you've found your URL, customize it for professional use:

1. On desktop, go to your profile
2. Click Edit public profile & URL (right sidebar)
3. Click the pencil icon next to your URL
4. Enter your preferred custom URL
5. Click Save

Customization Rules

Rule	Details
Length	3-100 characters
Allowed characters	Letters, numbers, hyphens
Change limit	5 times per 6 months
Old URL behavior	Redirects for 6 months after change

Tips for a Professional URL

• Use your full name: linkedin.com/in/firstname-lastname
• Add title if name is taken: linkedin.com/in/john-smith-cfo
• Keep it consistent across platforms
• Avoid numbers unless necessary

Where to Use Your LinkedIn URL

Different situations call for different approaches:

Use Case	Recommended Format	Example
Resume header	Full URL, hyperlinked	linkedin.com/in/johnsmith
Email signature	Full URL with icon	🔗 linkedin.com/in/johnsmith
Business card	Short URL or QR code	linkedin.com/in/johnsmith
Job applications	Full https URL	https://linkedin.com/in/johnsmith
Social media bios	Short URL	linkedin.com/in/johnsmith
Cover letters	Mentioned in text	"...as shown on my LinkedIn profile (linkedin.com/in/johnsmith)"

Finding LinkedIn URLs in Bulk

For sales or recruiting purposes:

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

• Built-in URL visibility
• Export capabilities
• Advanced search filters

Manual Method

• Right-click each name
• Copy link addresses
• Store in spreadsheet

Note: Follow LinkedIn's terms of service when collecting data.

Troubleshooting

Can't find the URL

Problem: URL not visible Solution: Make sure you're on an actual profile page, not LinkedIn's homepage or feed

URL looks different than expected

Problem: Random characters in URL Solution: This is the default format. The person hasn't customized their URL.

URL doesn't work

Problem: Link leads to error page Solution: The person may have changed their URL or deactivated their account

Common Questions

How do I find a LinkedIn URL without an account?

You can view public profiles without logging in. Search for "[person's name] LinkedIn" on Google. Public profiles appear in search results with their full URL.

How do I find a company's LinkedIn URL?

Visit the company page on LinkedIn and copy the URL from your address bar. Company URLs follow the format: linkedin.com/company/companyname

Can I find someone's LinkedIn URL from their email?

Not directly through LinkedIn. However, if you have their email, you can often find their profile by searching their name on LinkedIn or using their email domain to narrow results.

Why does my LinkedIn URL have random numbers?

LinkedIn auto-generates a default URL with random characters (e.g., /in/john-smith-a1b2c3) to ensure uniqueness. You can remove these by customizing your URL in your public profile settings on desktop.

Does my LinkedIn URL affect my Google ranking?

Yes. Custom LinkedIn URLs that include your name rank better in Google searches. When someone searches your name, a clean linkedin.com/in/yourname URL is more likely to appear prominently than one with random characters.

Can I find a LinkedIn URL for a company page?

Yes. Company pages follow the format linkedin.com/company/companyname. Search for the company on LinkedIn, visit their page, and copy the URL from the address bar.

After Finding the LinkedIn URL

Once you have the URL:

1. Save it for future reference
2. Add it to your contacts or CRM
3. Use it for networking outreach

For your own URL, ConnectSafely.ai helps you optimize your profile so that when people find and visit your URL, they see an authority worth connecting with.

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