How to Get My LinkedIn URL

Your LinkedIn URL is your personal profile address. Getting it takes less than 30 seconds on any device.

Quick Answer

Desktop: Go to your profile, copy URL from address bar Mobile: Profile → Three dots → Copy link

Your URL: linkedin.com/in/your-name

Key Takeaways

• Location: Browser address bar when viewing your profile
• Mobile: Use the share/copy function in the app
• Format: linkedin.com/in/youridentifier
• Customizable: Yes, through public profile settings

Get My LinkedIn URL on Computer

The fastest desktop method:

1. Open LinkedIn.com and log in
2. Click your profile picture or "Me"
3. Click View Profile
4. Select all text in the address bar
5. Copy (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C)

That's your personal LinkedIn URL.

Get My LinkedIn URL on iPhone

For iOS users:

1. Open the LinkedIn app
2. Tap your profile picture (top left)
3. Tap View Profile
4. Tap the three dots (•••)
5. Select Share profile via...
6. Tap Copy

Your URL is copied and ready to paste.

Get My LinkedIn URL on Android

For Android users:

1. Open the LinkedIn app
2. Tap your profile photo
3. Tap your name to view profile
4. Tap three dots menu (⋮)
5. Tap Copy link

Done—your URL is in your clipboard.

What My LinkedIn URL Looks Like

Your personal URL follows this format:

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

Examples:

• Default: linkedin.com/in/sarah-johnson-7a8b9c
• Custom: linkedin.com/in/sarahjohnson

The custom version looks more professional and is easier to share.

How to Customize My LinkedIn URL

To get a cleaner, personalized URL:

1. Go to your profile
2. Click Edit public profile & URL (right sidebar)
3. Under "Edit your custom URL," click the pencil
4. Type your preferred URL (5-30 characters)
5. Click Save

According to LinkedIn, you can only use letters, numbers, and hyphens.

Where to Use My LinkedIn URL

Use Case	Placement
Job hunting	Resume header, cover letter
Networking	Business cards, email signature
Online presence	Website, social media bios
Applications	Online forms, portfolios

Common Questions

How do I get my LinkedIn URL for my resume?

Copy your URL from your profile's address bar (desktop) or use the "Copy link" option (mobile). Paste it in your resume header below your contact information.

How do I get a shorter LinkedIn URL?

Customize your URL by removing the random characters LinkedIn adds by default. Go to Edit public profile & URL and create a custom identifier using your name.

Can I get my LinkedIn URL without the random numbers?

Yes. Navigate to your public profile settings and customize your URL. Replace the auto-generated characters with a clean version of your name.

Make My LinkedIn Profile Count

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