How to Enter a LinkedIn URL

Knowing how to find, customize, and share your LinkedIn URL is one of the quickest ways to sharpen your professional online presence. This simple link acts as your digital business card, connecting your resume, email signature, and social profiles directly to your professional hub. This guide will walk you through exactly where to find your URL, how to create a professional custom link, and the best ways to use it to build your network and brand.

Why Your LinkedIn URL Is More Important Than You Think

Before we get into the details, let's look at why this string of text matters so much. Your LinkedIn URL is a direct link to your professional identity. Forgetting to use it or, worse, using a clunky, default URL can be a missed opportunity. Here’s why you should pay attention to it:

• First Impressions: A clean, custom URL (like linkedin.com/in/yourname) looks far more professional and polished than the default URL filled with random numbers and letters. It shows you're detail-oriented.
• Easy Networking: Sharing a simple, memorable URL on a business card, in a presentation slide, or during a conversation makes it incredibly easy for people to find and connect with you.
• Brand Cohesion: If you're building a personal brand, a custom URL that matches your name or business reinforces your identity across all platforms.
• Recruiter and Client Friendly: When recruiters, hiring managers, or potential clients see your URL on a resume or email signature, a clean link makes it effortless for them to view your profile and experience.

In short, it’s a small detail that has a big impact on how you’re perceived professionally. Now, let’s get you sorted.

How to Find and Copy Your LinkedIn URL

First things first, you need to know where to find your profile link. The process is slightly different depending on whether you're using a computer or the mobile app.

On a Desktop Browser:

Finding your link on a desktop computer is the most straightforward method.

1. Log in to your LinkedIn account.
2. Click on the Me icon in the top right corner of the navigation bar (it will have your profile picture).
3. From the dropdown menu, click View Profile.
4. Once your profile page loads, look at the URL in your browser's address bar. That’s your profile URL.
5. Click in the address bar to highlight the URL and then copy it (Ctrl+C on Windows or Cmd+C on Mac).

You can also find your public profile URL another way on desktop, which is also the path to customizing it (more on that next).

1. Go to your profile page.
2. On the right-hand side of the page, you'll see a box that says "Edit public profile &, URL". Click on it.
3. A new page will open, and on the right-hand side, under "Edit your custom URL," you’ll see your current personal link. You can easily copy it from here.

On the LinkedIn Mobile App (iOS &, Android):

Your URL is easily accessible through the mobile app, but a little more tucked away.

1. Open the LinkedIn app and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner.
2. From the menu that appears, tap View Profile.
3. On your profile page, tap the three dots (...) located next to the "Add Section" button.
4. From the pop-up menu, select Contact info.
5. At the top of the Contact Info screen, you'll see "Your Profile." Tap your profile link here.
6. This will open a share menu. You can either select Copy to copy the URL to your clipboard or share it directly to another app.

The Pro Move: Creating a Custom LinkedIn URL

This is arguably the most important step you can take. LinkedIn automatically assigns a URL to new profiles that includes your name followed by a string of random characters. Customizing it is a game-changer.

Note: You can only customize your profile URL from a desktop browser, not the mobile app.

Step-by-Step Guide to Customizing Your URL:

1. Log in to LinkedIn on your desktop computer and navigate to your profile by clicking Me >, View Profile.
2. On the top right of your profile page, click Edit public profile &, URL.
3. On the right side of the new screen, you’ll see the "Edit your custom URL" section. Click the pencil icon (✎) next to your current URL.
4. A new box will appear where you can type your desired custom ending. Your custom URL must contain 3-100 letters or numbers. No spaces, symbols, or special characters are allowed.
5. Type your new URL and click Save.

That's it! Your new professional URL is ready to share.

Best Practices for Your Custom URL:

• Keep it Simple and Professional: The best formula is usually some variation of your name. Try `firstname-lastname` or `firstnamelastname`.
• What if it’s taken? If your name is common, it might already be in use. Try adding a middle initial (`firstname-m-lastname`), a relevant keyword (`sara-evans-marketing`), or your profession (`john-smith-cpa`).
• Keep it Recognizable: Avoid nicknames or anything unprofessional. Think about what a recruiter or client would expect to see.
• For Brands and Companies: Use your official company name for brand cohesion. For your company page, you cannot customize the URL after it has been created, so a company representative should ensure it gets done right when the page is being made.

Common Places to Enter Your LinkedIn URL

Now that you have your polished, custom URL, where should you put it? The goal is to make yourself easy to find for your ideal audience - be it recruiters, clients, or potential collaborators.

1. On Your Resume or CV

This is non-negotiable. Add your LinkedIn URL to the contact information section at the top of your resume, alongside your email and phone number. Make it a clickable hyperlink in the digital version (PDF) so hiring managers can get to your profile with a single click.

Pro Tip: When you hyperlink the URL, use the full link (https://...) but make the display text a bit cleaner. You can simply write "linkedin.com/in/yourname" to make it look organized, or use a hyperlinked social media icon in more decorative resumes.

2. In Your Email Signature

Your email signature is a prime piece of real estate for professional networking. Most modern email clients (like Gmail and Outlook) make it easy to add linked text or icons. Instead of pasting the full URL, hyperlink "LinkedIn Profile" or add a small LinkedIn icon that links directly to your page.

3. On Other Social Media Profiles

Cross-promote your professional presence. Place your LinkedIn URL in the website or bio section of your other social media profiles, especially those you manage professionally like X (Twitter), business accounts on Instagram, or TikTok.

• Instagram/TikTok: Use your single "link in bio" for your LinkedIn profile. Using a link-in-bio makes more sense, of course, if you plan to share many active links to a wider audience. But the important message is to consider sharing a LinkedIn URL here in one way or the other, or both for double exposure. These platforms also have a direct option to add your LinkedIn URL, so don't miss adding yours!
• X/Facebook/YouTube: Add it to the "About" or profile section of your account pages so people exploring your work can find your professional background. There's also the dedicated Website hyperlink on Facebook. YouTube also adds a links overlay directly over your account's banner that makes a handy reference.

4. On Your Personal Website or Digital Portfolio

If you have a personal site, make sure you link to your LinkedIn profile. Good locations include your "About Me" page, your "Contact" page, or in the footer of your website alongside other social media icons.

Quick Troubleshooting Tips

Running into issues? Here are a few common problems and how to solve them.

• "My custom URL is already taken." Don't panic! Get creative by adding a middle initial, an industry qualifier (e.g., 'writer', 'design', 'sales'), or a geographical locator if appropriate (e.g., 'yourname NYC'). The goal is to keep it clean and recognizable.
• "My link isn't working or clickable." If you've pasted your URL somewhere and it's not a clickable link, double-check that you've used the format `https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname`. Most platforms will automatically recognize this format. If you're creating a hyperlink in an email or document, make sure you've correctly added the full URL to the link-creation tool.
• "Someone clicked my link and got an error page." This most often points to issues with your profile visibility settings. Go to your "Public profile settings" - the same page where you customize your URL - and check what is visible to the public. If your profile is too restricted, people who are not logged in or connected with you may see a very limited version of it or even an error page. Make sure the key sections of your profile are set to be publicly visible.

Final Thoughts

Mastering how to find, enter, and optimize your LinkedIn URL is a foundational skill for managing your online professional brand. It moves your profile from being a passive resume repository to an active networking tool that’s clean, easy to share, and looks polished everywhere you place it. Now that you've got this down, your digital footprint just got a little stronger.

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