How to Find Your LinkedIn URL (Desktop & Mobile)

Your LinkedIn URL is the direct link to your professional profile — and knowing where to find it takes about 10 seconds. Whether you need it for a resume, email signature, or business card, this guide covers how to locate, customize, and share your LinkedIn address on any device.

What Is a LinkedIn URL?

Every LinkedIn user gets a unique profile URL when they create an account. It's the web address that takes anyone directly to your profile. The default format looks something like this:

linkedin.com/in/firstname-lastname-8a7b9234

That string of random characters at the end isn't exactly memorable — which is why LinkedIn lets you customize it into something cleaner, like linkedin.com/in/firstnamelastname.

LinkedIn uses different URL structures depending on the page type:

Page Type	URL Format	Example
Personal Profile	linkedin.com/in/username	linkedin.com/in/johndoe
Company Page	linkedin.com/company/name	linkedin.com/company/contentin
Showcase Page	linkedin.com/showcase/name	linkedin.com/showcase/product
Group	linkedin.com/groups/number	linkedin.com/groups/12345

How to Find Your LinkedIn URL on Desktop

There are two quick ways to grab your profile URL from a desktop browser:

Method 1: The address bar

1. Log into LinkedIn and click the Me icon at the top of the homepage.
2. Select View Profile from the dropdown.
3. Your profile URL is now in the browser's address bar — highlight it and copy.

Method 2: Contact Info section

1. On your profile page, click the Contact Info section below your headline.
2. Your public profile URL is listed under Your Profile.
3. Click the link to copy it.

Both methods give you the same URL. The address bar method is faster; the Contact Info method shows you the exact public-facing link.

How to Find Your LinkedIn URL on Mobile

1. Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile picture in the top left corner.
2. Tap View Profile.
3. Tap the Contact Info section below your name and headline.
4. Your profile URL appears under Your Profile — tap and hold to copy it.

One limitation: you can't customize your URL from the mobile app. You'll need to use a desktop browser for that.

How to Customize Your LinkedIn URL

A custom URL looks more professional and is easier to share. Here's how to set one up:

1. On desktop, go to your profile and click Edit public profile & URL on the right side.
2. In the right panel, click the pencil icon next to your current URL.
3. Enter your preferred URL (3–100 characters, letters and numbers only).
4. Click Save.

The change takes effect immediately. Keep in mind that LinkedIn limits you to 3 URL changes within a six-month period, so choose carefully.

Tips for a Strong Custom URL

The best custom URLs are simple and match the name on your other professional materials. A few formats that work well:

• firstnamelastname — the gold standard if it's available
• firstnamelastname-credential — e.g., johndoe-cpa
• firstname-lastname — hyphens are fine for readability

Avoid random numbers, long strings, or anything you wouldn't want to say out loud on a phone call. Your LinkedIn URL often sits right next to your name on a resume, so it should look intentional.

How to Find Someone Else's LinkedIn URL

Need a colleague's or prospect's LinkedIn address? Here are the most reliable methods:

Search on LinkedIn

Use the search bar at the top of LinkedIn, enter the person's name, and add filters like company or location to narrow results. Click on their profile — the URL is in your browser's address bar. You can also right-click their name in search results and select "Copy link address" without even opening the profile.

Check Messages and Invitations

If someone has messaged you or sent a connection request, click their name in the conversation to open their profile. The URL will appear in the address bar. LinkedIn email notifications also include direct profile links.

Browse Company Pages

Navigate to a company's LinkedIn page and click the People tab. This shows employees listed at that organization. Click any name to access their profile and URL — useful when you're looking for a specific role like a hiring manager or department head.

Where to Use Your LinkedIn URL

Once you have a clean, custom URL, put it to work. The most common places professionals add their LinkedIn address:

• Resume header — right alongside your phone number and email
• Email signature — as a hyperlink or small LinkedIn icon
• Business cards — a custom URL is short enough to print cleanly
• Personal website or portfolio — link it in your bio or contact page
• Other social media bios — cross-link for professional credibility

If you're actively building your professional brand on LinkedIn, having a consistent, recognizable URL across all touchpoints makes it easier for people to find and connect with you. For more on building your presence, check out our guide on personal branding on LinkedIn.

Privacy and Security Tips

Your LinkedIn URL controls who can find your profile through search engines. A few settings worth reviewing:

• Public profile visibility — under Settings & Privacy > Visibility, you can control what appears when someone visits your public profile link. You can toggle individual sections on or off.
• Search engine indexing — you can choose whether your profile shows up in Google results. If you want to be discoverable, keep this on. If privacy is a priority, turn it off.
• Two-factor authentication — always a good idea. Enable it under Settings & Privacy > Account > Two-step verification.

If you're concerned about who's viewing your profile, LinkedIn offers a private browsing mode that lets you visit profiles anonymously — though it comes with trade-offs worth understanding.

Common URL Issues and Fixes

Problem	Cause	Fix
URL shows random characters	No custom URL set	Customize it in Edit public profile & URL settings
URL leads to an error page	Account deactivated or deleted	No fix — the profile no longer exists
Can't find someone in search	Their profile is set to private	Try connecting through mutual contacts or other channels
Custom URL is taken	Another user claimed it	Add a middle initial, credential, or hyphen
"Unable to change URL" error	Hit the 3-change limit	Wait until the six-month window resets

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I find someone's LinkedIn profile using their email address?

LinkedIn's search bar doesn't support email-based lookups directly. However, you can use the "Add Connections" feature and import contacts — if the email is associated with a LinkedIn account, it may appear as a suggestion. Alternatively, searching the email address in Google with "site:linkedin.com" sometimes surfaces the profile.

What's the difference between a public profile URL and a regular profile URL?

They're typically the same URL. The "public profile" refers to the version of your profile visible to people who aren't logged into LinkedIn. You control what appears on this public view through your visibility settings.

Does changing my LinkedIn URL break old links?

LinkedIn generally redirects old custom URLs to your new one for a period of time, but this isn't guaranteed indefinitely. If you've shared your URL widely (on resumes, business cards, websites), update those references after making a change.

Can I have multiple LinkedIn URLs?

No — each account gets one custom URL. However, your profile is also accessible via the default numeric URL, which remains active alongside your custom one.

How do I find my LinkedIn URL if I'm not logged in?

If you know your name as it appears on LinkedIn, search for it on Google with "site:linkedin.com/in/" to find your profile in search results. The URL will be visible in the search listing. You can also check your LinkedIn profile settings for tips on optimizing how your profile appears in search.