How to Find & Share Your LinkedIn Profile URL

Updated February 2026 · 5 min read

Your LinkedIn profile URL is the direct link to your professional identity online. Whether you need it for a QR code, business card, email signature, or job application, knowing how to find, customize, and share this URL is essential. This guide walks you through every method on both desktop and mobile, explains why customizing your URL matters, and covers troubleshooting for common issues.

Finding Your LinkedIn Profile URL on Desktop

The fastest way to find your LinkedIn URL on a computer:

1. Log in to LinkedIn at linkedin.com in your web browser.
2. Click your profile picture or the "Me" icon in the top navigation bar.
3. Select "View Profile" from the dropdown menu.
4. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar. It will look like https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname-abc123/ if you have not customized it yet.

Alternatively, on your profile page, look for the "Contact info" section below your headline. Click on it, and you will see your profile URL listed there. You can copy it directly from this panel.

Finding Your LinkedIn Profile URL on Mobile

If you are using the LinkedIn mobile app on iOS or Android:

1. Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile picture in the top-left corner.
2. Tap "View Profile."
3. Tap the three-dot menu (More) button near your profile photo.
4. Select "Contact Info" from the options. Your profile URL is displayed here.
5. Tap the URL to copy it to your clipboard, or use the "Share via" option to send it directly.

On some versions of the app, you can also tap "Share profile" directly from the three-dot menu, which gives you a shareable link without navigating to the contact info section.

How to Customize Your LinkedIn Vanity URL

By default, LinkedIn assigns a URL that may include random numbers and letters (e.g., linkedin.com/in/john-doe-4a8b923). Customizing this to a clean vanity URL (e.g., linkedin.com/in/johndoe) is important for several reasons:

• Simpler QR codes: Shorter URLs produce less complex QR code patterns, which are easier to scan and look cleaner when printed.
• Professional appearance: A clean URL looks better on business cards, resumes, and email signatures.
• Easier to remember: People can type it manually if they cannot scan a QR code.
• SEO benefit: Custom URLs that include your name are more likely to appear in Google search results for your name.

Steps to Customize Your URL

1. Go to your LinkedIn profile on desktop.
2. Click the "Edit public profile & URL" link in the right-hand panel (or find it under Settings & Privacy > Visibility > Edit your public profile).
3. In the right sidebar, find "Edit your custom URL."
4. Click the pencil icon next to your current URL.
5. Type your desired custom URL (e.g., your first and last name with no spaces).
6. Click Save. If the URL is already taken, LinkedIn will let you know and you can try variations.

Why a Clean URL Matters for QR Codes

QR codes encode data as a grid of black and white modules. The more characters in the URL, the denser the grid becomes. A dense QR code is harder to scan, especially when printed small on a business card. Here is the practical impact:

• A URL with 30 characters creates a relatively simple QR code pattern.
• A URL with 60+ characters (common with default LinkedIn URLs that include random strings) creates a much denser pattern.
• When a logo is placed in the center of the QR code, a simpler pattern has more redundancy to compensate, improving scannability.

Customizing your URL before generating a QR code is a small step that measurably improves the reliability of your QR code, particularly at smaller print sizes.

Best Ways to Share Your LinkedIn Profile

Once you have your clean URL, here are the most effective ways to share it:

1. QR Code on Your Business Card

Generate a QR code from your LinkedIn URL and print it on your business card. This is the most seamless way to share your profile in person. The recipient scans the code and immediately lands on your profile.

2. Email Signature

Add your LinkedIn URL as a clickable hyperlink in your email signature. You can also embed a small QR code image for recipients who prefer to scan. Most email clients (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail) support inline images in signatures.

3. Resume and Cover Letter

Include your customized LinkedIn URL near your contact information at the top of your resume. Recruiters routinely check LinkedIn profiles, so making it easy for them to find yours is a practical advantage.

4. Personal Website or Portfolio

Link to your LinkedIn profile from your personal website. Use a recognizable LinkedIn icon or button. This creates a professional cross-reference between your web presence and your LinkedIn activity.

5. Social Media Bios

Add your LinkedIn URL to your Twitter/X, Instagram, or other social media bios. Professionals who find you on one platform can easily connect with you on LinkedIn.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"My URL Has Random Numbers"

This is the default format LinkedIn assigns. Follow the customization steps above to change it. You can change your custom URL up to five times within a six-month period.

"Someone Already Took My Name"

If your preferred URL is taken, try adding your middle initial, a number (like your graduation year), or your professional designation (e.g., johndoe-cpa). Keep it professional and memorable.

"My Old URL Stopped Working"

When you change your custom URL, LinkedIn redirects the old URL to the new one for a limited time. However, this redirect is not permanent. If you have printed materials (like business cards or QR codes) with the old URL, they may eventually stop working. Always regenerate your QR code after changing your URL.

"The URL Shows a Different Profile"

Double-check that you copied the URL from your own profile page, not from someone else's profile you were viewing. It is a common mistake to copy the URL while looking at a colleague's profile.

Next Steps

Now that you have your clean, customized LinkedIn URL, turn it into a scannable QR code. The process takes under a minute and gives you a versatile networking asset you can use on business cards, presentations, and anywhere else you want to make connecting easy.