How to Get Your LinkedIn URL: Find & Copy Profile Link (2026)

To get your LinkedIn URL on desktop: Click your profile photo at the top of the page, then click "View Profile," and copy the URL from your browser's address bar. It follows the format https://www.linkedin.com/in/your-name/. On the LinkedIn mobile app: Tap your profile photo, tap "View Profile," then either go to the Contact section or tap the three dots (⋮) and select "Contact info" to find your full profile URL. Your LinkedIn profile URL is what you share on resumes, email signatures, and business cards.

Key Takeaways

• LinkedIn URL on desktop: Click your profile photo → View Profile → Copy URL from address bar → Format: linkedin.com/in/yourname
• Public profile URL: Found under "Public profile & URL" in the right pane of your profile settings
• LinkedIn URL on mobile app: Tap profile photo → View Profile → Contact section or three dots (⋮) → "Contact info"
• Someone else's URL: Search their name → Click their profile → Copy URL from the browser address bar
• URL format: All LinkedIn profile URLs follow https://www.linkedin.com/in/[identifier]
• Customize your URL: Go to Edit public profile & URL to create a clean, professional vanity URL (3-100 characters, no spaces or symbols)

Get Your Own LinkedIn URL

On Desktop (Step-by-Step)

1. Go to linkedin.com and log in
2. Click your profile photo in the top navigation bar
3. Click "View Profile" from the dropdown menu
4. Look at your browser's address bar — the URL displayed is your LinkedIn profile URL
5. Click the address bar and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac) to copy it

Your URL will look like: https://www.linkedin.com/in/your-name/

Alternative desktop method: You can also find your public profile URL by clicking "Edit public profile & URL" in the right sidebar of your profile page. This opens a panel where your public profile URL is displayed under "Public profile & URL" in the right pane.

On Mobile App (iOS & Android)

Finding your LinkedIn URL on the mobile app:

1. Open the LinkedIn app
2. Tap your profile photo (top-left corner)
3. Tap "View Profile"
4. Scroll down to the Contact section — your profile URL is listed there
5. Tap the URL to copy it, or tap the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner
6. Select "Contact info" — your full profile URL is displayed and ready to copy

Alternatively, from your profile screen:

1. Tap the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Copy link to profile" or "Share via..."

Your URL is now copied to your clipboard: linkedin.com/in/yourname

Get Someone Else's LinkedIn URL

Getting the link to another person's LinkedIn profile is straightforward. No one receives a notification when you copy their LinkedIn URL, so you can do this freely.

Method 1: Visit Their Profile

1. Search for the person by name on LinkedIn
2. Click their profile from the search results
3. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar

This is the most reliable method and works on both desktop and mobile.

Method 2: Right-Click (Desktop)

1. Find the person in search results or your feed
2. Right-click their name
3. Select "Copy link address"

This copies their URL without needing to open their profile, which saves time when collecting multiple URLs.

Method 3: From Connection List

1. Go to My Network → Connections
2. Find the person
3. Right-click their name → "Copy link address"

Important note: If someone does not have a public profile enabled, their URL may not resolve for people who are not logged in to LinkedIn. The URL itself is still accessible when you are signed in.

LinkedIn URL Format Explained

All LinkedIn profile URLs follow this structure:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/[identifier]

Identifier Type	Example	Notes
Custom name	/in/johndoe	Clean, professional
Name + numbers	/in/john-doe-123456	Default or common name
Auto-generated	/in/john-doe-a1b2c3d4	Random suffix

Country-specific subdomains: In some countries, LinkedIn uses a two-letter prefix in the URL, such as ca.linkedin.com/in/yourname (Canada) or uk.linkedin.com/in/yourname (United Kingdom). These URLs redirect to the standard www.linkedin.com format. For consistency, always share the standard version without the country prefix.

Case sensitivity: LinkedIn URLs are case insensitive. linkedin.com/in/JohnDoe and linkedin.com/in/johndoe both go to the same profile.

How to Customize Your LinkedIn URL

A custom URL looks more professional than an auto-generated one with random characters. Here is how to set one up.

Steps to Customize

1. Go to your LinkedIn profile on desktop
2. Click "Edit public profile & URL" in the right sidebar
3. In the right pane, find "Edit your custom URL"
4. Click the pencil icon next to your current URL
5. Enter your desired custom URL (e.g., johnsmith)
6. Click Save

Custom URL Rules

LinkedIn enforces specific rules for custom URLs:

• Length: 3 to 100 characters
• Characters allowed: Letters, numbers, and hyphens only — no spaces, symbols, or special characters
• Case: URLs are case insensitive (uppercase and lowercase are treated the same)
• Change limit: You can change your custom URL up to 5 times per 180 days, so choose carefully
• Uniqueness: Each custom URL must be unique across all LinkedIn profiles

Good examples:

URL	Why It Works
/in/johnsmith	Clean, memorable, matches other profiles
/in/johnsmithceo	Adds role context
/in/johnsmith-marketing	Includes specialty
/in/jsmithconsulting	Brand-forward for consultants

Strategic tip: Match your LinkedIn URL to your personal website domain if you have one (e.g., johnsmith.com → /in/johnsmith). Keep it under 30 characters so it prints cleanly on business cards.

Getting URLs for Different Purposes

For Your Resume

1. Get your URL using any method above
2. Customize it if it has random characters
3. Format it cleanly: linkedin.com/in/yourname (drop the https://)

For Outreach or Research

When collecting LinkedIn URLs for sales or recruiting:

1. Use the right-click method for efficiency
2. Each URL is unique and permanent (unless the user changes their custom URL)
3. Store URLs in your CRM or spreadsheet

For Sharing Your Profile

The easiest format to share:

• Full: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname
• Short: linkedin.com/in/yourname
• QR Code: Use LinkedIn's built-in QR feature

Get LinkedIn URL Using QR Code

LinkedIn's QR code feature lets you share your profile URL in person at networking events and conferences.

On the LinkedIn mobile app:

1. Open the LinkedIn app
2. Tap the search bar at the top
3. Tap the QR code icon (next to the search field)
4. Your personal QR code appears immediately

To scan someone else's code: Open the LinkedIn app → Tap the search bar → QR code icon → "Scan" → Point your camera at their code. Their profile opens instantly.

Pro tip: Save your QR code to your phone's photos and share it via text or email. Recipients can scan it from their screen using the LinkedIn app.

How to Get Your LinkedIn URL for ATS/Job Applications

Many job application systems (Applicant Tracking Systems) include a dedicated "LinkedIn URL" field. Submitting the correct format ensures recruiters can view your profile.

Correct Format for ATS Systems

Use this format:

linkedin.com/in/yourname

Don't include:

• No https:// or https://www. (most ATS systems auto-format)
• No tracking parameters like ?trk=... or ?utm_source=...
• No language codes like /en/ or country subdomains
• No mobile app links like linkedin://...

Example of clean URL for job applications:

linkedin.com/in/jane-smith

Finding the Right URL for Your Resume

When adding your LinkedIn URL to a resume or job application:

1. Go to your profile (desktop method works best)
2. Copy from address bar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname
3. Remove everything except: linkedin.com/in/yourname
4. Check for customization: If you see random characters (/in/jane-smith-a1b2c3), customize your URL first

Common ATS Formatting Errors

Error	Why It Happens	Fix
URL with /pub/	Old public profile link format	Use /in/ format instead
Extra parameters ?trk=public_profile_...	Copied from mobile or shared link	Delete everything after your username
Full https://www.linkedin.com/... in short field	Field character limit exceeded	Use linkedin.com/in/yourname
Different language /es/, /fr/	Viewing LinkedIn in another language	Switch to English or remove language code

Pro tip for job seekers: Before submitting applications, customize your LinkedIn URL to your name (e.g., linkedin.com/in/johnsmith). This looks more professional than auto-generated URLs with random numbers, and it's easier for recruiters to remember and share internally.

Troubleshooting: LinkedIn URL Not Working

If your LinkedIn URL isn't working or loading correctly, here are the most common issues and solutions.

Extra Characters in URL

If your URL looks like linkedin.com/in/yourname?trk=public_profile_..., delete everything after your username. Keep only linkedin.com/in/yourname and test the cleaned URL.

Mobile vs Desktop URL Differences

Some users copy mobile-specific links like linkedin://profile/view?id=123456. Always use the /in/ format: linkedin.com/in/yourname. Avoid app-specific URLs that start with linkedin:// and test in an incognito browser window.

Country-Specific Subdomains

URLs with country codes like uk.linkedin.com or ca.linkedin.com/in/yourname use two-letter prefixes for localization. Replace the country prefix with www.linkedin.com — the standard format works globally and redirects correctly.

URL Returns "Profile Not Found"

This happens when the person changed their custom URL, the profile was deleted, you copied an incomplete URL, or the user has not enabled their public profile. Search for the person by name on LinkedIn to find their current URL, and make sure you are logged in.

Redirect to Login Page

If a URL redirects to the login page, the profile owner likely has strict privacy settings. A LinkedIn URL will not display profile information if the user has not enabled their public profile. Log in to LinkedIn before accessing the URL, or ask the profile owner to check their privacy settings.

Quick troubleshooting checklist:

• URL format: linkedin.com/in/username (no extra characters)
• No tracking parameters (?trk=, ?utm_source=)
• No country subdomains (use www.linkedin.com or just linkedin.com)
• Test in incognito mode while logged in
• Verify the username is spelled correctly with proper hyphens

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find my LinkedIn URL on the app?

To find your LinkedIn URL on the mobile app: Open the LinkedIn app → Tap your profile photo (top-left) → Tap "View Profile" → Scroll to the Contact section where your URL is displayed, or tap the three dots (⋮) menu → Select "Contact info" to see your full profile URL. The URL format is linkedin.com/in/yourname.

How do I copy my LinkedIn profile URL?

On desktop: Go to linkedin.com, click your profile photo → "View Profile," then copy the URL from your browser's address bar. On mobile: View your profile → Tap three dots (⋮) → "Copy link to profile." Your URL will look like linkedin.com/in/yourname. For a cleaner URL, customize your LinkedIn vanity URL.

What is the format of a LinkedIn profile URL?

LinkedIn profile URLs follow this format: https://www.linkedin.com/in/[identifier] where the identifier is either your custom username (like /in/johndoe) or an auto-generated code (like /in/john-doe-a1b2c3). The URL is case insensitive, so uppercase and lowercase letters point to the same profile. Company pages use /company/name format instead.

How do I get someone else's LinkedIn URL?

To get another person's LinkedIn URL: Search for them on LinkedIn → Click their profile → Copy the URL from your browser's address bar. Faster method: Right-click their name in search results or your feed → "Copy link address" (this copies without opening their profile). No one is notified when you copy their LinkedIn URL. For bulk URL collection, LinkedIn Sales Navigator offers export features.

How do I customize my LinkedIn URL?

To customize your LinkedIn URL: Go to your profile → Click "Edit public profile & URL" (right sidebar on desktop) → Under "Edit your custom URL," click the pencil icon → Enter your desired username (3-100 characters, letters, numbers, and hyphens only) → Save. You can change your custom URL up to 5 times every 180 days. Learn more about optimizing your LinkedIn profile.

Can I get my LinkedIn URL without logging in?

You can view public LinkedIn profiles without logging in, but you'll see limited information. If your profile is set to public, you can search "yourname LinkedIn" on Google, click the result, and copy the URL from your browser. However, if you have not enabled your public profile, the URL will not display any profile information to logged-out visitors. To copy your own URL reliably, log into LinkedIn and use the methods above. Consider your LinkedIn privacy settings when sharing your public URL.

Does someone get notified when I copy their LinkedIn URL?

No. LinkedIn does not send any notification when someone copies your profile URL. Copying a URL from the browser address bar or right-clicking a name to copy the link happens entirely in your browser — LinkedIn has no way to detect it. Profile view notifications are separate and only trigger when you actually visit someone's profile page.

What should I do after finding my LinkedIn URL?

Add your LinkedIn URL to: your resume (use format: linkedin.com/in/yourname), email signature, business cards, portfolio websites, and other social profiles. Before sharing, optimize your profile so visitors become connections. A strong profile with the right keywords makes your URL worth clicking.

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