How to Get Your LinkedIn URL

Getting your LinkedIn URL takes less than 10 seconds. Your profile URL is the direct link to your professional identity on LinkedIn—essential for resumes, email signatures, and business cards.

According to LinkedIn's official documentation, every member has a unique profile URL that starts with linkedin.com/in/ followed by a custom or auto-generated identifier.

Key Takeaways

• Desktop: Click Me icon → View Profile → Copy URL from address bar
• Mobile: Tap profile photo → Three dots → Copy link
• Your URL format: linkedin.com/in/your-name
• Customization available: Change your URL to match your name

Get Your LinkedIn URL on Desktop

The fastest way to get your LinkedIn URL on a computer:

1. Log in to LinkedIn.com
2. Click the Me icon in the top navigation
3. Select View Profile
4. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar

Your URL appears in the format: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname

Alternative: Contact Info Method

1. Go to your profile
2. Click Contact info below your photo
3. Your profile URL is listed under "Your Profile"

Get Your LinkedIn URL on Mobile

For iPhone and Android users:

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

The link copies directly to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.

Why You Need Your LinkedIn URL

Your LinkedIn URL serves multiple professional purposes:

Use Case	Benefit
Resume	Recruiters can instantly view your full profile
Email signature	Professional credibility in every email
Business cards	Modern networking essential
Portfolio sites	Links your work to your professional identity

According to job search statistics, over 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates, making your profile URL a critical professional asset.

Customize Your LinkedIn URL

Default URLs contain random characters. A custom URL looks more professional:

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

According to LinkedIn Help, custom URLs can only contain letters, numbers, and hyphens.

Common Questions

How do I get my LinkedIn URL on my phone?

Open the LinkedIn app, tap your profile picture, go to your profile, tap the three dots menu, and select "Copy link." Your URL is now copied to your clipboard.

Can I get a shorter LinkedIn URL?

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

Where do I paste my LinkedIn URL?

Add your LinkedIn URL to your resume header, email signature, Twitter/X bio, personal website, and business cards. Include it anywhere you want to share your professional profile.

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With inbound leads converting at 14.6% vs 1.7% for outbound, your LinkedIn presence is a valuable business asset.

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