How to Find a Company's LinkedIn Handle

Finding a company's precise LinkedIn handle seems like it should be easy, but it can quickly turn into a frustrating game of search-and-check. Whether you're a salesperson scoping out leads, a marketer analyzing competitors, or a job seeker doing your research, getting that exact URL is the first step. This guide covers several dead-simple and a few clever, under-the-radar methods to find any company's official LinkedIn page with confidence.

Why Your Company’s LinkedIn Handle Matters (and Why You Need to Find Theirs)

First, let’s talk about that little piece of the URL. A company's LinkedIn handle is the unique text that comes after linkedin.com/company/. For example, the handle for Microsoft is simply "microsoft." This is known as a vanity URL, and it’s a small but significant part of a company's digital brand.

A clean, branded handle looks far more professional than a default one filled with random numbers (e.g., /company/12345678). It signals an attention to detail and makes the company easier to find and tag in posts.

For you, finding that handle is the gateway to valuable intelligence:

• For Social Media Marketers: It lets you analyze a competitor's content strategy, posting frequency, and engagement rates right from the source.
• For Sales Professionals: It gives you access to the company's employee list, helping you identify key decision-makers for your outreach campaigns.
• For Job Hunters: You can follow the company for updates, get a feel for their culture from their posts, and see who works there.
• For Business Development: Finding the official page is the first step toward exploring partnerships and making connections.

Without the correct handle, you might end up following an abandoned page, a foreign subsidiary, or worse, a completely unofficial clone. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen.

Method 1: The Straightforward LinkedIn Search

The most obvious place to start is LinkedIn itself. While it sounds simple, a few clicks can sharpen your search and save you from scrolling through dozens of irrelevant results.

Using the LinkedIn Search Bar Correctly

1. Log in to your LinkedIn account. You’ll get more complete results when you’re signed in.
2. Click the search bar at the very top of your screen and type the company's full name. Be as specific as you can. For instance, search for "The Good Foods Group" instead of just "Good Foods."
3. Once the initial search results pop up, look for the list of filters and click "Companies." This single step will clear out all the noise - people, posts, and job listings - and show you only official Company Pages.
4. Now, evaluate the results. Look for the official company logo you recognize, and glance at the employee count listed under the name. Does it seem right? A global brand will have thousands of employees listed, while a local startup might only have a few dozen. This context helps you spot the right one.

Decoding the Company Page URL

Once you’ve clicked on what you believe is the correct company page, look at the URL in your browser's address bar. It will be structured like this: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-handle-goes-here

That bolded part is the handle you’re looking for. You can now copy the full URL, save the handle, or hit that "follow" button.

Method 2: Leveraging Your Favorite Search Engine

Sometimes, Google, DuckDuckGo, or Bing can get you to the right page faster than LinkedIn's own internal search, especially when dealing with companies that have common names. It’s all about phrasing your query correctly.

Mastering the Google Search Query

Instead of just typing the company name, use a few simple search operators to narrow the results. Try these formats:

Start with the simplest query:

"The Good Foods Group" LinkedIn

This tells Google you want results about that specific company that are strongly associated with LinkedIn. Usually, the official page will be the top result.

For even more precision, use the site: operator to force Google to only show results from LinkedIn’s company pages:

site:linkedin.com/company "The Good Foods Group"

The "quotes" keep the company name together as a phrase, while site:linkedin.com/company restricts the search to the company directory on LinkedIn. This method is incredibly effective at filtering out everything else.

You can also find it through job listings:

"The Good Foods Group" careers LinkedIn

Company career pages and job listings almost always link back to the main company profile.

Method 3: Detective Work on the Company’s Website

Perhaps the most reliable way to find a company's official LinkedIn page is to go straight to the source: their own website. Nearly every company that has a social media presence will link to it from their site.

Finding Social Media Icons

You’re looking for the familiar social media buttons - usually a block of icons including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and, of course, the LinkedIn "in" logo.

Here’s where to look:

• The Website Footer: This is the most common spot. Scroll down to the very bottom of the homepage, and you’ll likely see the icons in the footer menu.
• The Header or Main Navigation: Some sites place them at the very top of the page, near the main menu or contact button.
• The "About Us" or "Contact Us" Page: If they aren't on the homepage, these pages are the next logical places to check.

Here’s a small tip: Before you click the LinkedIn icon, hover your mouse over it. Your browser will typically show you a preview of the link in the bottom-left corner of the window. You can verify you’re heading to the right place and see the handle without even leaving the site.

Method 4: Finding Handles Through Company Employees

If you're still struggling to find the page for a smaller or newer company, try this indirect approach. Instead of searching for the company, search for someone who works there - ideally the CEO, a founder, or a head of marketing.

Searching for a Known Employee

1. Search for the employee's name on LinkedIn.
2. Once you're on their profile, scroll down to their "Experience" section.
3. Their current company will be listed there along with their job title. If the company has an official page, their name and logo will be a clickable link.
4. Click that link, and it will take you straight to the associated Company Page.

This method works especially well because it sidesteps unofficial or abandoned pages. An active employee’s profile is almost always linked to the correct, up-to-date Company Page.

Method 5: Advanced Techniques for Tough Cases

Is the company hard to find? Do they go by multiple nested names? When the easy methods fail, it's time to pull out some deeper techniques.

Using Financial Sites and Company Databases

Websites that index company information are a goldmine for finding social links. Visit a site like Crunchbase and search for the company. In their profile, there is often a dedicated section for social links that includes the official, verified LinkedIn handle.

Letting the ID Number Guide You

Every company on LinkedIn has a unique, permanent numerical ID, even if they have a cool-looking vanity handle. For automation tools or APIs, sometimes the ID is more useful than the handle anyway. Finding this can also confirm you’re on the right page.

Here’s a quick trick: Go to the company’s LinkedIn Page. Right-click anywhere on the blank space of the page and select "View Page Source." This will open a new tab filled with code. Don't be intimidated! Simply press Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to open the find tool and search for this phrase: urn:li:fs_company:. The number that immediately follows that text is the company’s unique LinkedIn ID.

You’ve Found an Old or Unofficial Page. Now What?

Finding a page with the right name doesn't always mean it's the right page. Old, unmanaged, or unofficial pages are common. Here's your checklist to spot them:

• Check recent activity. Does the "Posts" tab show recent content, or was the last update from 2017? An active page is likely the official one.
• Look at the follower and employee count. Does it align with the company's size? An official page will show employees currently linked to it.
• Verify the branding. Professional brands use high-resolution logos and sharp-looking banner images. Pixelated or outdated branding is a red flag.
• The ultimate tie-breaker: Find a current employee who you know for sure works there. Check which Company Page their own profile links to. That’s your source of truth.

Final Thoughts

Finding a company's LinkedIn handle might take a few steps, but it’s rarely impossible. By starting with a filtered LinkedIn search, using clever Google queries, or simply checking a company’s website footer, you can almost always find the right page in under a minute without the guesswork.

Once you’ve found all the competitor and client pages you need to follow, the real work begins. At Postbase, we wanted to make building and executing your own social strategy feel just as simple. That's why we created a visual content calendar that lets you see your whole month at a glance, helping you post consistently and build a professional presence right alongside the brands you admire.