How to Edit a LinkedIn Link

You’ve crafted the perfect LinkedIn post, found a great article to share, hit publish, and then you see it: a typo in the link or the wrong preview image. It’s a frustrating moment we’ve all been through. This guide walks you through exactly what you can do about it, what you can’t, and how to prevent it from happening again. We’ll cover the go-to workaround for published posts, how to fix link previews before you post, and how to edit your personal LinkedIn profile URL.

Can You Edit a Link in a LinkedIn Post After It’s Published?

Let’s get right to the most important question: No, you cannot edit a link or its preview thumbnail after a post has been published on LinkedIn. This applies to personal profiles, company pages, and group posts. Once it’s live, the URL is set in stone.

While you can edit the caption text of your post (by clicking the three dots in the top-right corner and selecting "Edit post"), the link itself and the preview it generates are not editable. LinkedIn does this primarily to prevent misuse, like a user clicking on a link to a news article that is later changed to point to a malicious site or spam offer. It’s a policy designed to protect users from bait-and-switch tactics, but it creates a real headache for marketers and professionals who make a simple mistake.

So, if direct editing is off the table, what’s the solution?

The “Delete and Repost” Method: Your Best Workaround

Since you can't directly edit the problematic link, the official and most effective solution is to delete the original post and create a new one with the correct link. While this means losing any engagement (likes, comments, reposts) the original post has already received, it’s the only way to fix the error for good.

Follow these steps to do it cleanly and efficiently.

Step 1: Save Your Content and Engagement

Before you hit delete, make sure you don't lose your hard work.

• Copy the Caption: Click the three dots on your post, select "Edit post," and copy all of the text. Paste it into a notes app or a blank document.
• Save Any Media: If your post included an image or video you uploaded directly, make sure you have the original file easily accessible.
• Acknowledge Comments (Optional but Recommended): If your post has already received a few thoughtful comments, take a moment to reply. You could say something like, "Thanks for your great input! I noticed a typo in the original link, so I'll be reposting an updated version of this shortly." This shows your followers you value their engagement and prevents them from wondering where the post went.

Step 2: Delete the Original Post

This part is simple.

1. Navigate to the post you want to remove.
2. Click the three dots (...) in the top-right corner of the post box.
3. From the dropdown menu, select Delete post.
4. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click Delete again to permanently remove the post.

Step 3: Create the New, Corrected Post

Now, you can publish the corrected version. Take your time to get it right this second time.

• Start a new post on LinkedIn.
• Paste your saved caption text into the text box.
• Paste the correct URL. Wait a few seconds for LinkedIn to generate the link preview. Carefully check the preview’s title, description, and image to confirm it’s what you want.
• If you had original media, upload it again.
• Once you've double-checked everything, click Post.

While losing initial engagement is not ideal, posting corrected, professional content is almost always the better long-term choice for your brand or personal reputation.

Prevention is the Best Cure: Pro Tips for Flawless Links

The best way to handle link errors is to avoid them in the first place. By adding a couple of simple steps to your posting process, you can catch issues before they go live on your feed.

Use the LinkedIn Post Inspector Tool

The Post Inspector is every social media manager’s secret weapon for LinkedIn. This official tool from LinkedIn allows you to see what a link preview will look like before you post it. More importantly, it can also be used to clear LinkedIn’s cache for a specific URL.

Have you ever updated a blog post’s featured image, but LinkedIn keeps showing the old one? The Post Inspector fixes that.

Here’s how to use it:

1. Go to the LinkedIn Post Inspector.
2. Enter the URL you plan to share in the text field.
3. Click the Inspect button.

LinkedIn will show you a full preview of your link, including the image, title, and description it will pull. If you recently made changes to your webpage (like updating the title or featured image) and LinkedIn is showing old information, the very act of "inspecting" it will often force LinkedIn to fetch the latest version. This simple check gives you a chance to see exactly what your audience will see and correct any issues on your website before you actually share the link.

Check Your Website's Social Metadata (Open Graph Tags)

Wondering how LinkedIn knows which image and text to pull from your link? The answer lies in your website’s metadata, specifically its Open Graph (OG) tags. These are snippets of code on your webpage that tell social media platforms what to display in a link preview.

The most important ones are:

• og:title: The headline that appears in the preview.
• og:image: The thumbnail image shown.
• og:description: The short summary text below the title.
• og:url: The canonical URL of the page.

If your link previews aren't appearing correctly, it’s likely that these tags are missing, incorrect, or pointing to the wrong assets. If you manage your own website with a CMS platform like WordPress or Wix, you can usually edit these tags easily with an SEO plugin like Yoast. If not, ask your web developer to review and update your site's OG tags. Getting these right ensures that every link shared from your site looks professional and on-brand, not just on LinkedIn but on Facebook and X (Twitter) as well.

How to Edit Your Custom LinkedIn Profile URL

Another common reason people search for "how to edit a LinkedIn link" is to update their personal profile URL. This is the custom link you can share on your resume, email signature, or business card. Unlike post links, this is something you can edit easily.

A clean, custom URL (e.g., linkedin.com/in/john-doe) looks far more professional than the automatically generated one filled with random numbers (e.g., linkedin.com/in/john-doe-a1b2c3d4).

Here's how to customize it:

1. Navigate to your LinkedIn profile page.
2. On the top right of your profile, click on "Edit public profile &, URL". This will open a new tab.
3. On the new page, look again to the top right section under "Edit your custom URL."
4. Click the pencil icon next to your current URL.
5. In the text box, type your desired ending. LinkedIn recommends using your name and/or professional brand. For example, "firstname-lastname" or "firstnamelastname-jobtitle".
6. Your custom URL must:
   • Be between 3-100 characters long.
   • Contain no spaces, symbols, or special characters.
   • Be unique (not already taken by another user).
7. Click Save.

That's it! You now have a polished, professional URL that’s easy to share and enhances your personal brand.

Final Thoughts

When it comes to editing a link in a published LinkedIn post, the direct approach isn’t possible, but the "delete and repost" strategy is a reliable fix. The real power move is prevention - using the Post Inspector and ensuring your website's metadata is in good shape will save you headaches down the line.

I know how frustrating it is when a tool gets in the way of creating great content, which is why we built Postbase. In our visual content calendar, you can see exactly how posts, including link previews, will look before they ever go live. It’s all about creating and scheduling your content confidently, catching mistakes ahead of time, and avoiding the dreaded cycle of deleting and reposting.