How to find your LinkedIn URL

Table of Contents

• Why your LinkedIn URL matters
• Finding your LinkedIn URL
  • On desktop
  • On mobile
• Customizing your URL
• Sharing your URL
• Tools for URL management
• Templates
• Visual guides
• Frequently asked questions

Your LinkedIn URL is like your digital business card—it’s the gateway to your professional identity online. Whether you’re networking, job hunting, or building a personal brand, knowing how to find and share your LinkedIn URL is essential. This guide will walk you through how to locate, customize, and use your LinkedIn URL effectively, complete with visuals, templates, and tools to make the process easy.

Why your LinkedIn URL matters

Before diving into the steps, let’s understand why your LinkedIn URL is important:

• A clean, customized LinkedIn URL makes your profile look polished and professional
• Adding your URL to resumes, email signatures, or business cards ensures recruiters and collaborators can find you easily
• A personalized LinkedIn URL may help your profile rank higher in search results
• It increases your online presence, making it easier for others to connect with you

Finding your LinkedIn URL

On desktop

1. Go to LinkedIn.com and log into your account
2. Click on your profile picture or name at the top of the homepage
3. Check the browser’s address bar—it will look like this: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname/
4. Highlight the link, right-click, and select “Copy” (or press Ctrl + C on Windows, Cmd + C on Mac)

Pro tip: Bookmark your profile page for quick access later.

On mobile

For Android:

1. Open the LinkedIn app and log in
2. Tap your profile picture in the top left corner
3. Select “View Profile”
4. Scroll down to the “Contact Info” section
5. Tap on your LinkedIn URL and select “Copy”

For iPhone:

1. Launch the LinkedIn app and log in
2. Tap your profile icon in the navigation bar
3. Scroll down to “Contact Info”
4. Tap and hold the URL until a copy option appears

Customizing your URL

A customized LinkedIn URL not only looks better but also reflects your personal brand. Here’s how to do it:

1. On desktop, click on “Edit Public Profile & URL” in the right-hand sidebar
2. Under “Edit your custom URL,” click the pencil icon next to your current link
3. Use variations of your name or add a professional title (e.g., linkedin.com/in/johnsmith-marketing)
4. Click “Save” to finalize

Best practices:

• Keep it simple (full name or name + job title)
• Avoid special characters or spaces
• Use 3–100 characters

Sharing your URL

Once you’ve found or customized your LinkedIn URL, here’s where to share it:

• Resumes
• Email signatures
• Business cards
• Portfolio websites
• Social media profiles

Quick sharing via LinkedIn:

1. Open your profile
2. Click on “More” next to “Add Section”
3. Select “Send Profile in a Message”

Tools for URL management

If you’re managing outreach campaigns or need multiple URLs for lead generation, consider these tools:

TexAu’s LinkedIn Profile URL Finder This tool automates extracting LinkedIn URLs based on names, emails, or company details—perfect for recruiters or marketers working with large datasets.

Features:

• Bulk extraction of URLs
• Customizable filters (location, job title)
• Export data in CSV/Excel formats

You can also try the LinkedIn Profile URL Finder for Google Sheets for streamlined data enrichment.

Templates

Here are practical templates for adding your LinkedIn link across various platforms:

Resume template:

John Doe  
Marketing Specialist  
Email: [email protected]  
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johndoe-marketing  

Email signature template:

Best regards,  
John Doe  
Marketing Specialist  
📧 [email protected]  
🔗 linkedin.com/in/johndoe-marketing  

Business card template:

John Doe  
Marketing Specialist  
linkedin.com/in/johndoe-marketing  
[email protected]  

Visual guides

Make your LinkedIn URL management more effective with these visual aids:

Comparison of URL types:

Feature	Default URL	Custom URL
Professional Look	Random characters included	Clean and polished
Easy Sharing	Harder to remember	Memorable
SEO Benefits	Limited	Improved ranking possibilities

Frequently asked questions

What if my desired custom URL is taken? Try variations like adding a middle initial or job title (e.g., linkedin.com/in/johndoe-marketing). LinkedIn will suggest available alternatives based on your name.

Can I change my custom URL multiple times? Yes, but LinkedIn limits changes to five times within six months.

Do I need a public profile for my LinkedIn URL? Yes—if your profile isn’t public, others won’t be able to access it via the link. Learn more about profile visibility settings.

Conclusion

Finding and customizing your LinkedIn URL is a small step that can make a big difference in how you present yourself professionally online. Whether you’re sharing it on resumes or managing multiple profiles, mastering this skill will help you stand out in networking and job hunting efforts.

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