How to Get LinkedIn URL

Getting a LinkedIn URL—whether your own or someone else's—takes just a few seconds. Here's how to get any LinkedIn profile URL on desktop or mobile.

Key Takeaways

• Your URL: Profile → Address bar (or three dots on mobile)
• Someone else's URL: Visit their profile → Copy from address bar
• URL format: linkedin.com/in/username
• Tip: Right-click profile links to copy without visiting

Get Your Own LinkedIn URL

On Desktop

1. Go to linkedin.com
2. Click Me → View Profile
3. Copy URL from the address bar

Your URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname

On Mobile App

1. Tap your profile picture
2. View your profile
3. Tap three dots (⋮) → Copy link

Get Someone Else's LinkedIn URL

Method 1: Visit Their Profile

1. Search for the person on LinkedIn
2. Click their profile
3. Copy the URL from your address bar

Method 2: Right-Click (Desktop)

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

This copies their URL without needing to open their profile.

Method 3: From Connection List

1. Go to My Network → Connections
2. Find the person
3. Right-click their name → Copy link address

LinkedIn URL Format Explained

All LinkedIn profile URLs follow this structure:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/[identifier]

Identifier Type	Example	Notes
Custom name	/in/johndoe	Clean, professional
Name + numbers	/in/john-doe-123456	Default or common name
Auto-generated	/in/john-doe-a1b2c3d4	Random suffix

Getting URLs for Different Purposes

For Your Resume

1. Get your URL using any method above
2. Customize it if it has random characters
3. Format it cleanly: linkedin.com/in/yourname (drop the https://)

For Outreach or Research

When collecting LinkedIn URLs for sales or recruiting:

1. Use the right-click method for efficiency
2. Each URL is unique and permanent
3. Store URLs in your CRM or spreadsheet

For Sharing Your Profile

The easiest format to share:

• Full: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname
• Short: linkedin.com/in/yourname
• QR Code: Use LinkedIn's built-in QR feature

Bulk LinkedIn URL Collection

For sales professionals needing multiple URLs:

1. LinkedIn Sales Navigator: Export capabilities built-in
2. Manual collection: Right-click method is fastest
3. Browser extensions: Various tools available (verify compliance)

Note: Always respect LinkedIn's terms of service when collecting profile data.

Common Questions

How do I get a LinkedIn URL without an account?

You can view public LinkedIn profiles without an account, but you'll see limited information. To copy the URL, simply copy it from your browser's address bar while viewing the public profile.

How do I get a shortened LinkedIn URL?

LinkedIn doesn't offer official URL shortening. Use services like bit.ly if you need a shorter link. However, for professional use, the full URL is preferred.

Can I get the LinkedIn URL for a company page?

Yes. Company pages use the format: linkedin.com/company/companyname. Visit the company page and copy from the address bar.

After Getting Your LinkedIn URL

Your URL is your professional calling card. Make sure your profile makes a strong impression when people click it.

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