Your LinkedIn URL is the web address that leads directly to your profile

Your LinkedIn URL is a unique web address that points to your profile on LinkedIn. It looks something like linkedin.com/in/yourname or linkedin.com/company/yourcompanyname. This URL is what you share when you want someone to view your professional profile without them having to search for you by name.

LinkedIn assigns you a default URL automatically when you create an account, but you can customize it to make it shorter and easier to remember. The difference between a default URL and a custom one matters: a default URL contains random numbers and is harder to share, while a custom URL is clean and professional.

You might need your LinkedIn URL to add to your resume, email signature, website, or social media profiles. You might also need it to check what information is publicly visible about you, since your profile settings control what strangers can see when they visit your URL.

Key Takeaways

  • Your LinkedIn URL is found in your profile settings and looks like linkedin.com/in/yourname or linkedin.com/company/yourcompanyname.
  • LinkedIn gives you a default URL with numbers in it, but you can customize it once to make it shorter and more professional.
  • You can change your custom URL only once, so choose carefully before you confirm the change.
  • Your profile visibility settings control what people see when they visit your URL, and you can adjust these at any time.

How to find your current LinkedIn URL on desktop

Open LinkedIn in a web browser and sign in to your account. Click your profile photo in the top right corner of the page, then select View profile from the dropdown menu. Your profile page will load, and you will see your URL in the address bar at the top of the browser window — this is your current LinkedIn URL.

If you want to copy this URL to share it, click the address bar, select all the text, copy it, and paste it wherever you need it. The URL will be active when ready and will take anyone who clicks it directly to your profile page.

How to find your LinkedIn URL on mobile

Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile photo at the bottom of the screen. Your profile page will open. Tap the Share profile button, which usually appears near the top of your profile under your name and headline. A menu will pop up with options to share your profile — one of these options will show your profile URL, which you can copy and paste.

If you do not see a Share button, scroll to the top of your profile and look for a three-dot menu icon. Tap it and look for an option labeled Share profile or Copy profile link. Different versions of the app may arrange these buttons differently, but they are always near the top of your profile.

How to customize your LinkedIn URL

A custom URL is shorter and easier to remember than LinkedIn's default URL with numbers in it. To create one, go to your profile page and look for the Edit public profile button (on desktop, this is usually near the top right of your profile photo). Click it, and you will enter edit mode.

Look for a section labeled Public profile URL or LinkedIn URL. You will see your current URL with an edit icon next to it — usually a pencil or small edit button. Click that icon, and a text field will appear where you can type your custom URL. LinkedIn will check in real time whether the name you want is available. Once you choose a name that is not taken, click Save or Confirm.

Important: you can only customize your URL once. After you confirm a custom URL, you cannot change it again. Choose something professional that you are comfortable sharing — your first and last name is the most common choice, but you can also use a variation if your name is already taken.

What to do if your preferred LinkedIn URL is already taken

If someone else has already claimed the URL you want, LinkedIn will tell you it is not available. You have a few options: you can add a number to the end (like linkedin.com/in/yourname2), use a middle initial or middle name, or use a variation like your first name and last initial.

If the person who has your name is not someone you know, you cannot request that they release it. LinkedIn does not transfer URLs between users. Your best choice is to pick a variation that is still professional and straightforward to remember, then use that URL consistently across your resume and online profiles.

Understanding what people see when they visit your LinkedIn URL

When someone visits your LinkedIn URL, they see your public profile — but what counts as public depends on your privacy settings. You control whether visitors can see your full work history, education, skills, recommendations, and other details. Some information is always visible (like your name and headline), while other sections you can hide.

To check what is public, visit your own profile URL in a private or incognito browser window, or ask a friend to visit it while not signed into LinkedIn. This shows you exactly what a stranger would see. If you want to hide certain sections, go to your profile settings, find Public profile or Visibility, and toggle off the sections you do not want visible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my LinkedIn URL after I customize it?

No. LinkedIn allows you to customize your URL only once. After you confirm your choice, you cannot change it again. If you make a mistake, you are stuck with that URL, so take time to choose something you are comfortable with before you confirm.

What is the difference between my LinkedIn URL and my LinkedIn ID?

Your LinkedIn URL is the web address you share with people (like linkedin.com/in/yourname). Your LinkedIn ID is a hidden number that LinkedIn uses internally to track your account. You do not need your ID for everyday use — your URL is what you share.

Is my LinkedIn URL the same on desktop and mobile?

Yes. Your LinkedIn URL is the same no matter what device you use to access it. Whether someone visits from a phone, tablet, or computer, the URL points to the same profile page.

Can I hide my LinkedIn profile so my URL does not work?

You can make your profile private so that only people you are connected with can see it, but your URL will still work — visitors just will not see as much information. If you want your URL to be completely inaccessible, you would need to deactivate your account, which removes your profile from LinkedIn entirely.

Why does my LinkedIn URL have numbers in it?

LinkedIn assigns every new account a default URL with numbers to make sure each URL is unique. Once you customize your URL to something like your name, the numbered version stops working. If you have not customized your URL yet, you can do so once to replace those numbers with something more professional.