Your LinkedIn URL is in the top right of your profile page

Open LinkedIn and click your profile photo in the top right corner, then select "View profile". When your profile page loads, look at the web address bar at the very top of your browser — it will show something like linkedin.com/in/yourname or linkedin.com/in/yourname123. That entire address is your LinkedIn URL. You can copy it by clicking once in the address bar, pressing Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C on Mac), then pasting it wherever you need it.

If you have customized your URL through LinkedIn's settings, it will be shorter and easier to share. If you have not customized it yet, LinkedIn assigns you a default URL with numbers at the end. Both work the same way — they both take people to your profile when they click the link.

Key Takeaways

  • Your LinkedIn URL appears in your browser's address bar when you view your own profile, and it always starts with linkedin.com/in/.
  • You can customize your URL to remove numbers and make it shorter through LinkedIn's profile settings under "Public profile & URL".
  • Copying your URL from the address bar takes five seconds and works on any device where you are logged into LinkedIn.
  • Your LinkedIn URL is public by default, meaning anyone with the link can see your profile unless you have changed your visibility settings.

How to customize your LinkedIn URL to make it shorter

LinkedIn lets you create a custom URL that is easier to remember and share. Click your profile photo, select "View profile", then look for a section called "Public profile & URL" on the right side of your profile page. You will see your current URL listed there with an edit button next to it. Click the edit button and type the custom name you want — LinkedIn will check whether it is available. Custom URLs can include letters, numbers, and hyphens, but not spaces or special characters.

Once you set a custom URL, you cannot change it for five years, so choose something you are comfortable with long-term. Most people use their full name or first name plus last initial. After you save it, your new URL will be active when ready, and the old one will stop working.

Where to find your URL if you cannot access your profile

If you are having trouble logging in or viewing your own profile, you can still find your LinkedIn URL through someone else's browser. Ask a friend or colleague to search for your name on LinkedIn, click your profile from the search results, and copy the URL from their address bar. That URL will be the same as yours.

You can also check your email — if you have received any LinkedIn notifications or messages, they often contain a link to your profile. Click that link and copy the URL from the address bar. If you have shared your profile link anywhere before (in an email, resume, or website), you can search your own email for "linkedin.com/in/" to find it.

Why you might want to share your LinkedIn URL

Your LinkedIn URL is useful when you are explore for jobs, networking with professionals, or adding your profile to a resume or personal website. Employers and recruiters often ask for it so they can review your work history and skills without searching for you manually. A custom URL looks more professional when you include it on a business card or in an email signature.

Your profile is public by default, so sharing your URL does not expose information that is not already visible. However, if you want to limit who sees your profile, you can change your visibility settings. Go to "Settings and privacy", select "Visibility", and choose whether you want your profile visible to everyone, only to logged-in members, or only to people you have connected with.

What happens when someone clicks your LinkedIn URL

When someone clicks your LinkedIn URL, they see your public profile — the information you have chosen to display. This typically includes your photo, headline, work history, education, skills, and any recommendations or endorsements you have received. If the person is logged into LinkedIn and you are connected with them, they may see additional details like your phone number or email address, depending on what you have shared in your settings.

If someone is not logged into LinkedIn, they will see a limited version of your profile with just your basic information. LinkedIn may ask them to create an account or log in to see more details. Your URL does not change based on who is viewing it — the same link works for everyone, but what they see depends on their login status and your privacy settings.

Copying your URL to different places

Once you have copied your LinkedIn URL, you can paste it into job applications, email signatures, cover letters, or your personal website. Most online job process forms have a field specifically for LinkedIn profiles — paste your URL there. If you are adding it to a resume or cover letter as plain text, you can include it as-is (linkedin.com/in/yourname) or add it as a clickable link if you are submitting a PDF or Word document.

When you paste your URL into an email or message, many platforms will automatically turn it into a clickable link. If it does not, you can manually create a link by highlighting the URL text and using your email or messaging app's link tool. On most platforms, this is done by selecting the text and pressing Ctrl+K (or Cmd+K on Mac), then confirming the link.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my LinkedIn URL after I have shared it?

You can customize your URL once, and then you cannot change it again for five years. If you have already shared a default URL with numbers, you can set up a custom one to replace it. The old URL will stop working, so anyone using the old link will see an error. Share your new custom URL with people going forward.

Is my LinkedIn URL the same as my LinkedIn ID?

No. Your LinkedIn URL is the web address people use to visit your profile (linkedin.com/in/yourname). Your LinkedIn ID is a hidden number that LinkedIn uses internally. You do not need your ID for anything — always use your URL when sharing your profile with others.

What if someone else has already taken the custom URL I want?

LinkedIn will tell you if a custom URL is unavailable when you try to claim it. Choose a variation — add your middle initial, a number, or a hyphen. For example, if "john-smith" is taken, try "john-m-smith" or "johnsmith1". You get one chance to customize, so pick something you are happy with.

Can I hide my LinkedIn URL from search engines?

Your profile is indexed by Google and other search engines by default, so your URL may appear in search results. To prevent this, go to "Settings and privacy", select "Visibility", and turn off "Allow search engines to index your LinkedIn profile". This does not hide your URL from LinkedIn itself — people can still find you through LinkedIn's search.

Does sharing my LinkedIn URL put my information at risk?

Sharing your LinkedIn URL is safe. Your profile is already public, and the URL only shows information you have chosen to display. You control what is visible through your privacy settings. The URL itself does not grant anyone access to your messages, connections, or private information.