How to Change LinkedIn URL on Mobile

Your custom LinkedIn URL is like your digital business card, and customizing it is a fantastic, quick win for your personal brand. It transforms a clunky, auto-generated link into a clean, professional address that's easy to remember and share. This guide will walk you through exactly how to change your LinkedIn URL using your mobile phone, even though the LinkedIn app itself doesn't make it obvious.

Why Your LinkedIn URL Is More Important Than You Think

Before we get into the "how," let's quickly touch on the "why." You might see your LinkedIn URL as a minor detail, but it plays a significant role in your professional branding. A default LinkedIn URL usually looks something like this: linkedin.com/in/jane-doe-a1b2c3d4/. It's long, forgettable, and filled with random characters.

On the other hand, a custom URL looks like this: linkedin.com/in/janedoe/ or linkedin.com/in/janedoemarketing/. The difference is immediately clear.

Here’s why taking five minutes to change it is worth your time:

• Professionalism: A custom URL instantly looks more polished and professional. It shows you pay attention to detail - a valuable trait in any industry. When a recruiter or potential client sees a clean URL on your resume or in your email signature, it signals that you take your online presence seriously.
• Easier to Share and Remember: Imagine telling someone to connect with you at a networking event. It’s far easier to say, “Find me on LinkedIn, my profile is 'janedoemarketing,'” than to direct them to a link with a jumble of numbers. A custom URL is shareable, memorable, and easier for others to use when they want to find your profile directly.
• Better for Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Custom URLs are more keyword-friendly. When your URL contains your name and perhaps your industry or a relevant skill (e.g., JaneDoeWriter), it can help your profile rank higher in both LinkedIn and Google searches when someone looks you up. You want to make it as easy as possible for the right people to find you.
• Consistent Branding: For freelancers, entrepreneurs, and content creators, consistency across platforms is vital. Ideally, your social media handles and URLs should be similar. If your website is janedoe.com and your X handle is @janedoe, having linkedin.com/in/janedoe solidifies your digital brand identity.

The Surprise: You Can't Edit Your URL in the LinkedIn App

Now for the most important part of this guide and the answer you’re probably searching for. The LinkedIn mobile app for both iPhone and Android does not have an option to edit your public profile URL. This is a common source of frustration for many users who try to find the setting buried somewhere in the app's menus. You can scroll through every settings page and edit every profile section, but you won't find the URL edit button.

This limitation is likely because LinkedIn wants to keep its mobile app experience streamlined and focused on core activities like networking, messaging, and content consumption. Some of the deeper profile settings are reserved for the desktop website experience.

But don't worry. This doesn't mean you have to run back to your computer. There is a simple workaround that allows you to change your LinkedIn URL using just your mobile phone.

How to Change Your LinkedIn URL on Mobile (Using Your Browser)

The solution is to use your phone's web browser (like Safari on an iPhone or Chrome on an Android) to access the desktop version of the LinkedIn website. The mobile web version has the same functionality as the desktop site, including the ability to edit your public profile URL.

Here’s your step-by-step guide to get it done in a few minutes:

1. Open Your Mobile Web Browser and Go to LinkedIn

First, open your preferred web browser on your smartphone. This could be Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox, or any other browser you use. Navigate to LinkedIn.com. If you are not already logged in, enter your email and password to access your account.

2. Go to Your Profile Page

Once you're logged in, you need to navigate to your own profile. You can do this by tapping on your profile picture, which is usually located in the top-left corner of the screen. This will take you to your personal profile page.

3. Find the “Edit Public Profile &, URL” Link

This is the most important step. On your profile page, look toward the top right of the screen. You should see a text link that says “Edit public profile &, URL”. Tap on this link. This will open a new page that gives you control over your public profile settings - what people who aren't your connections can see.

4. Locate the URL Editing Section

On the public profile settings page, again look to the upper-right side of the screen. You will see a section titled "Edit your custom URL". Your current Vanity URL will be displayed there, likely with a small pencil icon next to it.

5. Edit and Save Your New URL

Tap on the pencil icon to edit your URL. A box will appear where you can type your desired custom URL. Your new URL must be between 3-100 characters long and cannot contain spaces, special characters, or symbols (only letters and numbers are allowed). Once you have typed in your new URL, tap the “Save” button.

LinkedIn will let you know if the URL you’ve chosen is already taken by another user. If it is, you'll have to get a little creative until you find an available option that still represents you professionally.

Choosing a Professional and Memorable LinkedIn URL

Just because you can change your URL doesn't mean you should pick anything that comes to mind. Your goal is to create a link that’s professional, easy to remember, and aligned with your brand. Here are some best practices to follow:

• Use Your Name First: The most straightforward and professional option is to use your first and last name. For example, /yourname/ or /firstname-lastname/. This makes you easily searchable and keeps things clean.
• Add a Middle Initial if Your Name is Common: If a name like John Smith is common, your preferred URL will likely be taken. Instead of adding a string of numbers, try something more professional, like /johncsmith/. A middle name or initial can be the perfect differentiator.
• Include Your Profession or Niche: For added clarity and personal branding, you can add your field, title, or a keyword. Examples include /janesmithwriter/, /billjonesrealtor/, or /sarahchenux/. This not only tells people what you do right away but can also give your SEO a little boost.
• Avoid Nicknames and Numbers: Keep it professional. While /cooldesigner247/ might sound fun to you, it doesn't give off the best first impression to a potential employer or client. Stick to your real name and avoid random numbers that can make your URL look like it was automatically generated. The only exception is if a number is part of your official brand name.
• Keep it Consistent: If you can, try to align your LinkedIn URL with your handles on other platforms. If your personal website is awesomecopywriter.com, aiming for a LinkedIn URL like /awesomecopywriter/ creates a cohesive brand experience across channels.

Next Steps: Where to Update Your New LinkedIn URL

Great - you’ve successfully updated your LinkedIn URL! But your job isn’t quite done. Your old link is now broken, and anyone who clicks it will get an error page. To maintain professionalism and ensure people can find you, it’s important to update your link everywhere you've shared it.

Here’s a checklist of common places to update right away:

• Your Resume or CV: This is arguably the most important one. Go back into your document and replace the old URL with the new one. Recruiters frequently check LinkedIn profiles, and a broken link is a missed opportunity.
• Email Signature: Add your new, clean URL to your professional email signature. It's an easy way for every person you email to connect with you.
• Portfolio or Personal Website: Make sure any "Connect" or "Social" links on your website point to the correct LinkedIn profile.
• Other Social Media Bios: If you mention your LinkedIn profile in your X, Instagram, Threads, or Facebook bio, be sure to update the link there.
• Link-in-Bio Tools: For anyone using services like Linktree or Carrd, swap out the old link in your landing page builder.
• Business Cards: Don't forget any physical assets. If you have business cards with your old URL, remember to update them on your next print run.

Taking a few minutes to run through this checklist ensures a seamless transition and keeps your professional brand looking sharp across the board.

Final Thoughts

Customizing your LinkedIn URL from your mobile device is a small but powerful step in building a polished online presence. Though you can't do it through the native app, a few taps in your mobile web browser unlock the feature and allow you to create a memorable, professional link that serves your brand far better than the default version.

Once you have your brand dialed in, the real work is sharing your expertise and building your network consistently. We built Postbase because managing all those moving parts across multiple social channels felt way too chaotic with the tools available. Legacy platforms that were designed a decade ago just weren’t equipped for today's creator-first world, especially with crucial formats like Reels, Shorts, and TikToks. We wanted a clean, reliable, modern tool to plan our content visually, schedule it once, and analyze what's working, so we could focus on creating great content - not fighting with our software.