Getting a shareable link to your LinkedIn profile takes one click

Open your LinkedIn profile, click the Share button near your profile photo, and select Copy profile URL. LinkedIn generates a unique link that looks like linkedin.com/in/yourname. You can paste this link anywhere — email, messaging apps, your resume, a website, or social media — and anyone who clicks it sees your public profile.

The link works the same way whether someone has a LinkedIn account or not. People without LinkedIn can still view your profile if you have not restricted visibility. The URL stays the same unless you change your LinkedIn username, so you can share it repeatedly without worrying it will break.

Key Takeaways

  • Your shareable profile link is found in the Share menu on your profile and can be copied in one step.
  • The link shows your public profile — what you have chosen to make visible to people outside your network.
  • You can customize your LinkedIn URL to be shorter and more professional than the default version.
  • Sharing your profile link does not notify anyone or change your privacy settings unless you choose to.
  • The same link works for recruiters, employers, networking contacts, and anyone else you want to see your professional information.

Where to find the Share button on your profile

Log into LinkedIn and go to your own profile by clicking your profile photo in the top right corner and selecting View profile. On your profile page, look for the Share button — it appears near your profile photo, usually to the right of the Edit public profile button. Click it to open a menu with sharing options.

On mobile, the Share button is in the same area but may appear as three dots or a share icon depending on your device. Tap it and scroll down to find Copy profile URL. The link copies to your clipboard when ready, and you can paste it anywhere.

Customizing your LinkedIn URL to make it shorter

By default, LinkedIn creates a long URL with numbers at the end. You can replace this with a custom version that includes your name. Go to your profile, click Edit public profile in the top right, then look for the URL section on the right side of the page. Click the pencil icon next to your current URL.

LinkedIn lets you create a custom URL using your first and last name, or a variation if your name is taken. Type what you want (for example, linkedin.com/in/jamesrodriguez) and click Save. The change takes effect when ready. Your old URL still works, but the new one is shorter and easier to share in emails or on business cards.

What people see when they click your profile link

When someone clicks your shareable link, they see your public profile — the version of your profile that is visible to people outside your LinkedIn network. This typically includes your headline, photo, work history, education, and skills, but not your connections list or messages unless you have changed those privacy settings.

You control what appears on your public profile separately from what your connections see. To adjust this, go to your profile, click Edit public profile, and scroll down to the Public profile section. You can toggle different sections on or off. If you turn off your public profile entirely, people who click your link will see a message that the profile is not public.

Sharing your link without notifying anyone

Copying and pasting your profile URL does not send notifications to anyone. LinkedIn does not alert your connections that you shared your profile link, and it does not change your privacy settings. You can share your link as many times as you want without triggering any alerts or messages.

If you use LinkedIn's built-in sharing options — like sending a message through LinkedIn itself or using the Share button to post your profile to your feed — then people may see that activity. But straightforward copying the URL and pasting it into an email or text message happens silently on your end.

Using your profile link on resumes and job applications

Add your LinkedIn profile link to your resume by including it under your contact information at the top. Format it as linkedin.com/in/yourname or as a clickable link if you are submitting a digital resume. Many employers and recruiters expect to find a LinkedIn link on resumes, and it gives them a quick way to learn more about your experience.

When filling out online job applications, look for a field labeled "LinkedIn profile" or "professional website." Paste your full URL there. Some applications auto-detect LinkedIn links and pull your profile information directly, saving you time filling in work history. Always use your custom URL if you have created one — it looks more professional than a URL with numbers.

Sharing your link in emails and messages

Paste your profile link into the body of an email when you are introducing yourself to a recruiter, networking contact, or potential employer. A straightforward line like "You can learn more about my background here: linkedin.com/in/yourname" gives the recipient an straightforward way to review your professional information without asking for details over email.

You can also share your link in text messages, Slack, Teams, or any other messaging app. LinkedIn recognizes the URL and often displays a preview of your profile photo and headline, making it clear what the link is before someone clicks it. This works across platforms — the link is just a web address, so it functions anywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my LinkedIn profile link after I share it?

Yes. Your old URL continues to work even after you create a custom one, so links you have already shared will not break. If you change your custom URL again later, the previous custom URL stops working, but the original default URL with numbers still functions.

Does sharing my profile link let people see my private messages or connections?

No. Your shareable link shows only your public profile. Private messages, your full connections list, and other private information remain hidden unless you have changed your privacy settings to make them public, which is not the default.

What if someone without a LinkedIn account clicks my profile link?

They can still view your public profile as long as you have not restricted visibility. LinkedIn may prompt them to create an account or sign in, but they can usually view your information without doing either. Check your privacy settings if you want to limit who sees your profile.

Is my profile link the same as my LinkedIn username?

No. Your username is what you use to log in to LinkedIn. Your profile link (or custom URL) is the web address people use to find your profile. You can customize your profile link, but your username stays the same.

Can I create multiple shareable links for different purposes?

No. LinkedIn gives you one profile link, though you can customize it once. If you need to track who clicks your link for different purposes, you would need to use a URL shortener like Bit.ly that lets you add tracking parameters, but LinkedIn itself does not offer multiple links.