Your LinkedIn profile URL is one of the most valuable pieces of professional information you have — and most people have no idea where to find it or how to make it look professional.
Whether you need it for your resume, email signature, business card, job application, or to share with a potential employer or client, knowing how to quickly find, copy, and customise your LinkedIn profile link is an essential career skill .
Your LinkedIn profile URL is what you paste into resumes, email signatures, business cards, and job applications. It is your digital handshake — the link that takes anyone directly to your professional identity online.
In this complete guide, we will walk you through exactly how to find your LinkedIn profile URL on desktop, Android, and iPhone — including two separate methods for desktop users, how to use LinkedIn’s new QR code feature, how to customise your URL into something clean and memorable, how to find someone else’s LinkedIn URL, and the most common questions people have about the process.
What Is a LinkedIn Profile URL?
A LinkedIn URL is the unique web address of your profile, formatted as https://www.linkedin.com/in/username.
When LinkedIn creates your account, it automatically generates a default URL for your profile. The default format looks something like this:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/firstname-lastname-7b3a9c4d2/
That string of random letters and numbers at the end is not exactly professional or memorable. LinkedIn allows you to customise this into something much cleaner — like:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/Mokubetech
This guide covers how to find your current URL and how to customise it into something that looks polished and professional.
Why Your LinkedIn URL Matters
Before diving into the steps, here is why taking two minutes to find and customise your LinkedIn URL is worth it:
For job seekers: Over 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates, making your profile URL a critical professional asset. Adding a clean, customised LinkedIn URL to your resume instantly signals that you are digitally savvy and serious about your professional presence.
For your Google visibility: A personalised URL helps your profile rank higher in Google searches — it is a small tweak with big benefits. When someone Googles your name, a customised LinkedIn URL is more likely to appear prominently in the results than a URL filled with random characters.
For networking: Sharing a short, memorable URL at a networking event, in a conference bio, or in a WhatsApp message is far more professional than a long, character-filled default link.
For your personal brand: A consistent handle across LinkedIn, your website, and other social platforms strengthens your personal brand and makes you easier to find.
Method 1: Get Your LinkedIn URL on Desktop (Address Bar Method)
This is the fastest method — your LinkedIn profile URL is always visible in your browser’s address bar when you are viewing your profile.
Step 1: Open your browser and go to linkedin.com. Sign in to your account if you are not already logged in.
Step 2: Click the Me icon at the top of the LinkedIn homepage (your profile picture or the silhouette icon in the top navigation bar).
Step 3: Click View Profile from the dropdown menu that appears.
Step 4: Your profile page will open. Look at your browser’s address bar at the top of the screen — you will see your LinkedIn profile URL displayed there. It will look something like:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname/
Step 5: Click once inside the address bar to highlight the full URL, then:
- Press Ctrl + C (Windows) to copy it, or
- Press Cmd + C (Mac) to copy it, or
- Right-click the address bar and select Copy
Your LinkedIn profile URL is now copied to your clipboard and ready to paste wherever you need it.
Method 2: Get Your LinkedIn URL on Desktop (Right Sidebar Method)
This method takes you to the dedicated Public Profile settings page, which shows your URL clearly and allows you to customise it in the same place.
Step 1: Go to linkedin.com and sign in.
Step 2: Click the Me icon → click View Profile.
Step 3: On your profile page, look at the right-hand sidebar. You will see a section that says Public profile and URL or Edit public profile and URL.
Step 4:The right sidebar on your profile page shows your public URL without needing to look at the address bar — click it to open it, or right-click and choose Copy link address./p>
Step 5: Right-click the displayed URL → select Copy link address to copy it to your clipboard.
This method also gives you direct access to the customisation option — see the section on customising your URL below.
Method 3: Get Your LinkedIn URL on iPhone (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Open the LinkedIn app on your iPhone. Make sure you are logged in.
Step 2: Tap your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen to open your profile.
Step 3: Tap View Profile.
Step 4: On your profile page, tap the three dots icon (⋯) in the top right corner of the screen.
Step 5: From the menu that appears, tap Contact info.
Step 6: Your LinkedIn profile URL is displayed in the Contact Info section under the LinkedIn label. Tap and hold the URL to copy it, or tap it to open it in your browser and then copy it from the address bar.
Alternative iPhone method: On your profile page, scroll down to the Contact section and tap it — your LinkedIn URL is also visible there.
Method 4: Get Your LinkedIn URL on Android (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Open the LinkedIn app on your Android phone.
Step 2: Tap your profile picture in the top left corner to go to your profile.
Step 3: Tap View Profile.
Step 4: Tap the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner of your profile.
Step 5: Tap Contact info from the dropdown menu.
Step 6: Your LinkedIn profile URL is displayed in the Contact Info panel. Tap and hold the URL to copy it.
Alternative Android method: Tap your profile → scroll down to find the Contact section → tap to expand it → your LinkedIn URL is listed there.
Method 5: Use LinkedIn’s QR Code to Share Your Profile (New in 2026)
In May 2026, LinkedIn quietly added a one-tap QR code share to mobile profiles — useful when you are in person and do not want to spell out a custom URL.
This is particularly valuable at networking events, conferences, and meetings where you want to share your LinkedIn instantly without typing anything.
To find and share your QR code:
Step 1: Open the LinkedIn app on your phone (Android or iPhone).
Step 2: Tap the Search bar at the top of the app.
Step 3: Tap the QR code icon that appears in the search bar (on the right side).
Step 4: Your personal LinkedIn QR code will be displayed on screen. Anyone can scan it with their LinkedIn app to go directly to your profile.
Step 5: To save or share your QR code: tap the Share icon below the QR code to save it as an image to your Photos, send it via WhatsApp, or share it through any other app.
As of May 2026, you can also long-press your QR code to copy your profile URL directly to the clipboard.
To scan someone else’s QR code: Open the LinkedIn app → tap the Search bar → tap the QR code icon → tap the Scan tab → point your camera at their code. Their profile opens instantly without leaving the app.
How to Customise Your LinkedIn Profile URL
Once you have found your URL, the next step for most professionals is to customise it into something clean, memorable, and professionally appropriate. A customised URL replaces the random characters with your name or professional identifier.
Default URLs contain random characters. A custom URL looks more professional.
On Desktop:
Step 1: Go to linkedin.com → sign in → click Me → View Profile.
Step 2: In the right-hand sidebar, click Edit public profile and URL.
Step 3: The Public Profile settings page will open. In the top right corner, you will see Edit your custom URL with a pencil/edit icon. Click it.
Step 4: The URL field will become editable. Delete the current random characters after linkedin.com/in/ and type your desired custom identifier.
Step 5: Click Save.
On Mobile (Android or iPhone):
Step 1: Open the LinkedIn app → tap your profile picture → View Profile.
Step 2: Tap the Edit icon (pencil) on your profile.
Step 3: Scroll to find the URL or Contact Info section.
Step 4: Tap the URL field and edit it to your preferred custom handle.
Step 5: Tap Save.
LinkedIn URL Rules and Best Practices
Before choosing your custom URL, understand LinkedIn’s formatting rules:
According to LinkedIn Help, custom URLs can only contain letters, numbers, and hyphens. LinkedIn assigns custom URLs on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Must be between 3 and 100 characters
- Can only contain letters, numbers, and hyphens (-) — no spaces, underscores, or special characters
- Case insensitive — linkedin.com/in/JohnDoe and linkedin.com/in/johndoe point to the same profile
- Must be unique across all LinkedIn members — if your preferred URL is taken, you will need a variation
Best format options (in order of preference):
- firstnamelastname — e.g., linkedin.com/in/johndoe
- firstname-lastname — e.g., linkedin.com/in/john-doe
- firstnamemiddlenamelastname — e.g., linkedin.com/in/johnmdoe
- firstnamelastnameprofession — e.g., linkedin.com/in/johndoephotographer
- firstnamelastnamecountry — e.g., linkedin.com/in/johndoeuk
Avoid appending random numbers — they look auto-generated and undermine the professional impression a custom URL is meant to create.
How to Find Someone Else’s LinkedIn Profile URL
There are several situations where you might need to find another person’s LinkedIn URL — for research, recruitment, outreach, or adding them to a contact database.
Method A: From Search Results
Step 1: Log into LinkedIn and use the search bar at the top to search for the person’s name.
Step 2: Click on their name in the search results to open their profile.
Step 3: Look at your browser’s address bar — their profile URL is displayed there. Copy it as you would your own.
Method B: From Their Profile Page
If you are already on someone’s LinkedIn profile:
- Look at the browser address bar — the URL displayed is their LinkedIn profile URL
- Copy it with Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac)
Method C: Via Google Search
To find someone’s LinkedIn URL, use a Google query like site:linkedin.com/in/ “Full Name”.
For example: site:linkedin.com/in/ "John Smith"
Google will return LinkedIn profile pages matching that name in its search results. This method is useful when you cannot find someone through LinkedIn’s own search.
Where to Use Your LinkedIn Profile URL
Once you have your clean, customised LinkedIn URL, here is everywhere you should add it:
Resume/CV: Add your LinkedIn URL at the top of your resume alongside your phone number and email address. Most modern resume formats include a dedicated space for it.
Email signature: Include your LinkedIn URL in every professional email you send. It gives recipients an easy way to learn more about you and your background.
Business cards: Print your LinkedIn URL on your business card — or better yet, print your QR code alongside it so people can scan directly.
Social media bios: Add your LinkedIn URL to your Twitter/X bio, Instagram bio, and any other professional social media profiles.
Personal website or portfolio: Link to your LinkedIn profile from your website’s About page or contact section.
Job applications: Many application forms now include a dedicated LinkedIn URL field — always fill it in with your customised URL.
WhatsApp and Telegram: Share your LinkedIn URL directly in chat when networking with new professional contacts.
How to Check That Your LinkedIn URL Works Correctly
After customising your URL, always verify it works as expected.
Test your URL by pasting it into an incognito/private browsing window. This shows you exactly what someone who is not logged into LinkedIn will see when they visit your profile — which is the experience that matters most when you share it on a resume or business card.
If your profile appears correctly in the incognito window, your URL is working as expected and your public profile visibility is correctly set.
If you see a “Profile not found” or login prompt instead of your profile, your public profile may be set to private. To fix this:
- Go to your LinkedIn profile → click Edit public profile and URL in the right sidebar
- Under Edit Visibility in the right panel, toggle Your profile’s public visibility to On
- Save the settings and test your URL again in incognito
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is my LinkedIn profile URL?
Your LinkedIn profile URL is shown in two places on desktop: in your browser’s address bar when you view your profile, and in the right-hand sidebar under “Public profile and URL.” On mobile, go to your profile → tap the three dots → tap Contact Info to find your URL.
What does a LinkedIn profile URL look like?
A LinkedIn profile URL follows the format https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname/. Default URLs include random characters after your name — for example, linkedin.com/in/john-doe-7b3a9c4d. A customised URL replaces those random characters with a clean identifier like linkedin.com/in/johndoe.
How do I get a custom LinkedIn URL?
Go to your LinkedIn profile → click Edit public profile and URL in the right sidebar → click the edit icon next to your current URL → type your desired custom URL → click Save.
Can I change my LinkedIn URL more than once?
Yes. LinkedIn allows you to change your custom URL. However, each time you change it, your old URL is released and becomes available for anyone else to claim. If you have shared your old URL on a resume or website, those links will no longer work after the change.
Is my LinkedIn URL the same as my public profile URL?
They are typically the same URL. The public profile refers to the version of your profile visible to people who are not logged into LinkedIn. The URL in your address bar and the URL shown under Public Profile settings both point to the same page.
How do I share my LinkedIn profile without typing the URL?
<cite index=”18-1″>LinkedIn’s QR code feature lets you share your profile URL in person at networking events and conferences.</cite> Open the LinkedIn app → tap the Search bar → tap the QR code icon → show your QR code for others to scan.
Can someone view my LinkedIn profile if they are not on LinkedIn?
Yes — if your public profile visibility is turned on. Anyone with your LinkedIn URL can view your public profile without needing a LinkedIn account, though they will see a limited version of your profile compared to what logged-in LinkedIn members see.
How do I find another person’s LinkedIn URL?
Search for them on LinkedIn → click their profile → copy the URL from the browser address bar. You can also search Google using site:linkedin.com/in/ "Their Full Name" to find their profile URL.
Should I put my LinkedIn URL on my resume?
Absolutely yes. Adding your LinkedIn URL to your resume gives recruiters and hiring managers an easy way to view your full professional profile, recommendations, and portfolio. Use your customised URL for the cleanest, most professional presentation.
What if my name is already taken as a LinkedIn URL?
If your preferred URL is already claimed, try these variations: add your middle name or initial, add your profession or industry, add your location abbreviation, or use a hyphen between first and last name. Avoid appending random numbers as they undermine the professional appearance of a custom URL.
