How to Find a LinkedIn Profile URL on the Mobile App

Trying to find a LinkedIn profile link on the mobile app can feel surprisingly hidden, but it’s right there if you know where to tap. Whether you need to add your profile to a resume, an email signature, or simply send it to a new connection, this guide will show you exactly where to find and copy any LinkedIn URL in seconds. We’ll cover how to grab your own link, how to find someone else’s, and even how to customize your URL to make it more professional.

Why Your LinkedIn URL Matters

Before we get to the steps, it helps to understand why having this link handy is so useful. Your LinkedIn URL is a direct gateway to your professional identity. It’s more dynamic than a static paper resume and provides a comprehensive look at your skills, experience, and recommendations. Think of it as your digital business card.

Here are just a few common scenarios where you'll need it:

• Job Applications: Many online applications have a dedicated field for your LinkedIn profile URL.
• Email Signatures: Adding it to your email signature makes it easy for every contact to connect with you.
• Networking: Quickly sharing your profile via text or chat is much more efficient than spelling out your name and title.
• Personal Branding: A clean, customized URL on your personal website, portfolio, or other social media bios reinforces your brand.

Having quick access to it from your phone means you can seize networking opportunities wherever you are, without having to rush back to a computer.

How to Find Your Own LinkedIn Profile URL on the Mobile App

Grabbing your own profile link is a straightforward process once you know the right clicks. The app makes it simple to copy the URL directly to your clipboard.

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Open the LinkedIn App and Go to Your Profile: Launch the LinkedIn app on your phone. In the top left corner of your home feed, you’ll see your profile picture. Tap on it.
2. Select "View Profile": After tapping your picture, a sidebar menu will slide out. Your name and a small "View profile" link will appear right below your picture. Tap "View profile" to navigate to your main profile page.
3. Access the "More" Menu: Below your main headline and location, you'll see several buttons like "Open to" and "Add section." To the right of these, there is a button with three dots (...). This is the "More" menu. Tap on it.
4. Share or Copy Your Profile: Tapping the three dots will bring up a menu from the bottom. You have two excellent options here:
   • Select "Share via...": This is often the easiest option. When you tap it, your phone’s native share sheet will appear. Here, you will find a "Copy" icon. Tap "Copy," and your profile URL will be saved to your device’s clipboard, ready to be pasted anywhere.
   • Select "Contact info": Alternatively, you can tap "Contact info." This will open a new screen showing your contact details. Under a section titled "Your profile," you’ll see your public profile URL listed. You can tap and hold on this URL to select it and then copy it.

That's it! In just a few taps, your LinkedIn URL is on your clipboard. You can now paste it into a job application, an email, a text message, or your notes for safekeeping.

How to Find Someone Else's LinkedIn Profile URL

You may also need to share the profile of a colleague, a potential hire, or a great new connection you’ve made. The process for finding someone else's URL is just as simple, though the menu is located in a slightly different place.

Follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Person's Profile: First, use the search bar at the top of the LinkedIn app to find the person you're looking for, or simply tap on their name from your connections list or feed.
2. Find the "More" Menu: Once you are on their profile page, look for the three dots (...) icon. This button is located to the right of their name, title, and "Connect" or "Message" button.
3. Tap "Share via...": Tapping the three dots will open a menu. Unlike your own profile, you won't see a "Contact info" option here for privacy reasons. Instead, one of the primary options will be "Share via...". Tap this option.
4. Copy the Link: Just like with your own profile, your phone’s share sheet will pop up. Tap the "Copy" icon, and the URL for that person’s profile will be copied to your clipboard.

Now you can easily refer peers for jobs, introduce connections to each other, or save profiles of candidates you're considering for a role.

Pro Tip: Customize Your URL for a Professional Edge

Once you've found your URL, you might notice that it looks a bit…messy. By default, LinkedIn often assigns URLs with a long string of random numbers and letters at the end, like:
linkedin.com/in/john-smith-a1b2c3d4/

This isn't ideal for branding. A "vanity URL" is a customized, clean version that is much easier to remember, looks more professional, and fits better on business cards and resumes. A great custom URL would look something like this:
linkedin.com/in/johnsmithmarketing/

Important Note: While you can find your URL on the mobile app, you cannot customize it there. This is one of the few actions that LinkedIn still requires you to complete using a desktop web browser.

How to Create Your Vanity URL (on Desktop):

1. Log into LinkedIn on your computer.
2. Navigate to your profile by clicking the "Me" icon in the top right, then clicking "View profile."
3. On your profile page, look to the upper-right corner and click on "Edit public profile &, URL."
4. This will open a new page. Again in the top-right, you'll see a section called "Edit your custom URL." Click the pencil icon next to your current URL.
5. A text box will appear where you can type your desired ending. Aim for a mix of your name and perhaps your industry or specialty. For example: "/jane-doe-writer" or "/markchenconsulting."
6. Your custom URL can have between 3-100 characters and cannot contain spaces, special characters, or symbols. Once you find one that's available, click "Save."

Taking five minutes to do this on a desktop makes a huge difference in how professional your online presence appears across all platforms.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting Steps

Sometimes, technology doesn't cooperate. If you’re having trouble finding or copying a URL, here are a few potential roadblocks and how to solve them.

1. Privacy Settings Are Hiding a Profile

The problem: You can't see the full profile of a person who isn't a 1st-degree connection, and the share option might be limited.

The solution: LinkedIn users can adjust their settings to limit what non-connections can see. In some cases, you may only see a partial profile. If you need their URL, your best bet is to send them a connection request first. Once they accept, you should have full access to navigate their profile and use the "Share via..." feature.

2. The App is Glitchy

The problem: You're tapping the "Copy" button, but nothing is saving to your clipboard, or the share menu isn't appearing at all.

The solution: Mobile apps can be finicky. The simplest fix is often the most effective.

• Close and reopen the LinkedIn app completely.
• If that doesn’t work, try restarting your phone.
• Make sure your LinkedIn app is updated to the latest version via the App Store or Google Play Store. An outdated app is often the source of odd bugs.

3. Confusing a Company Page URL with a Personal Profile URL

The problem: You're trying to find a person's URL, but you keep landing on their company page.

The solution: Personal profile URLs and company page URLs have different structures. Personal URLs typically contain /in/ while company URLs contain /company/. For example:

• Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname
• Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourcompany

If you're looking for a person, be a little more specific in your search bar (e.g., "Jane Smith at XYZ Corp") to make sure you're finding the individual's profile and not the business they work for.

Final Thoughts

Knowing how to quickly find and share a LinkedIn profile URL directly from your phone is a small but powerful skill for modern professionals. It simplifies networking, streamlines job applications, and helps you build a cohesive, accessible personal brand wherever you are. By taking the extra step to customize your URL on a desktop, you further elevate your professional image.

Managing details like this across multiple platforms is what creates a strong and consistent brand presence. At Postbase, we built our tool around that very idea. A well-managed LinkedIn is just one piece of the puzzle. We designed a clean, modern social media management tool to help you organize, schedule, and analyze your content across all your platforms - from LinkedIn and Instagram to TikTok and X - without the clutter and complication of older tools. It's about making sure your message stays consistent and professional everywhere, effortlessly.