How to Get a LinkedIn Link to Share

Sharing a specific link from LinkedIn, whether it’s your profile, a company page, or a particular post, is a fundamental task for building your professional network. You might need it for your email signature, a business card, or to share a great piece of content on another platform. This guide breaks down exactly how to get any LinkedIn link you need, quickly and without any confusion.

Finding and Sharing Your Personal LinkedIn Profile URL

Your personal profile link is your digital business card. It's the central hub for your professional identity. Sharing it allows potential employers, clients, and collaborators to find you easily. Here’s how to grab it and even make it look more professional.

On a Desktop Browser:

1. Navigate to the LinkedIn homepage and click on your profile picture or the "Me" icon in the top right corner. Select "View Profile" from the dropdown menu.
2. Once you're on your profile page, look at the URL in your browser's address bar. This is your profile link. You can copy it directly from there.
3. For a cleaner, more memorable URL, LinkedIn allows you to customize it. On your profile page, look for the "Edit public profile &, URL" link on the top right side and click it.
4. On the next page, under "Edit your custom URL," you’ll see an option to personalize your URL. Click the pencil icon.
5. Change the end of the URL to your name or a professional variation (e.g., linkedin.com/in/yournamehere). This gets rid of the random numbers and characters, making it much better for resumes and business cards.
6. Click "Save," and your new, clean URL is ready to be copied and shared.

On the LinkedIn Mobile App (iOS and Android):

1. Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile picture in the top left corner.
2. Tap "View Profile" right below your name.
3. Tap the three dots (...) icon next to the "Add section" button.
4. From the menu that appears at the bottom, select "Share via..." A sharing menu will open.
5. From there, you can tap "Copy" to get the link to your clipboard or share it directly to another app. It’s that simple.

Pro Tip: A custom URL like linkedin.com/in/jane-doe-marketing looks far more professional and is easier for people to remember than a default one like linkedin.com/in/jane-doe-a1b2c3d4. Take the 30 seconds to customize it, it's a small detail that makes a big difference.

How to Get the Link to Your LinkedIn Company Page

If you manage a business presence on LinkedIn, you'll constantly need the link to your Company Page to promote it in marketing materials, newsletters, and on your website. Finding it is straightforward.

On a Desktop Browser:

1. Go to your Company Page by clicking the "For Business" waffle-iron icon on the top right and selecting your page, or by searching for it.
2. Once you're on the main page of your company profile, the correct URL will be visible in your browser's address bar. It typically looks like linkedin.com/company/your-company-name.
3. Simply copy that link from the address bar, and you're ready to share.

On the LinkedIn Mobile App:

1. Open the app and use the search bar at the top to find your Company Page.
2. Once you land on the page, look near the top for the three dots (...) icon. It's usually next to the "Advertise" button or other admin tools.
3. Tap the three dots, and a menu with a "Share page" option will appear.
4. Tapping "Share page" will bring up another menu, where you can "Copy" the link directly to your clipboard.

This link is essential for driving followers to your page, so keep it handy for all your promotional efforts.

How to Get a Link to a Specific LinkedIn Post

Ever create a fantastic post and want to share it outside of LinkedIn? Or maybe you want to reference a previous post in a new one or save an important announcement. Here's how to grab the direct link to any post.

For Your Own Post or Someone Else's:

1. Find the post you want to share in the LinkedIn feed or on a person's/company's profile.
2. In the top right corner of the post box, you'll see a three-dots (...) icon. Click it.
3. A dropdown menu will appear. Select the "Copy link to post" option. This will copy a direct URL to the post, which is ideal for sharing anywhere.
4. Just select that option, and the URL will be copied to your clipboard.

This process works the same on both desktop and the mobile app, making it incredibly easy to share specific, valuable content across different channels. For example, you could share the link in a company Slack channel to celebrate a team accomplishment or include it in an email newsletter to showcase a recent update.

How to Get a Link to Other Useful Parts of LinkedIn

Most people just need to link to a profile or a post. However, LinkedIn has other useful sections you might want to share, like articles or groups. Here's how to find links for those less common but still important areas.

How to Get a Link to a LinkedIn Article or Group

LinkedIn isn't just about profiles and posts. If you've published a long-form article or manage a community group, sharing direct links is an effective way to drive engagement and highlight your expertise or community.

Finding Your LinkedIn Article Link:

Publishing articles on LinkedIn is a powerful way to establish thought leadership. Once published, getting the link is easy. Navigate to the article itself from your profile's activity section. Once the article page is open, the full URL is right in your browser's address bar. Just copy and paste it like any other webpage link.

Finding Your LinkedIn Group Link:

For community managers, sharing a group link is how you grow your membership. Go to the main page of your LinkedIn Group. The group’s unique URL will be in the browser's address bar. Copy it from there, and you're ready to invite new members through email, social posts, or on your website.

Best Practices: How to Share Links Effectively on LinkedIn

Getting the link is the first step, sharing it strategically is what drives results. Just dropping a bare link is functional, but you can do much better. Here’s how to make your link-sharing more effective and professional.

1. Always Add Context

Never just paste a link, especially in a LinkedIn post or a message. Tell your audience why they should click it. What value will they get? Are you sharing an insightful article, a job opening, or a portfolio of your work? A short, compelling introduction makes all the difference.

• Bad Example: Just posting a link to your blog.
• Good Example: "Struggling with burnout on your team? I just wrote about three simple strategies we implemented that boosted morale and productivity in under a month. Check out the full article here for actionable tips you can use today: [Your Link Here]"

2. Be Mindful of the LinkedIn Algorithm

There's an ongoing debate about whether posting a link directly in a LinkedIn post reduces its reach. The theory is that LinkedIn prefers to keep users on its platform, so posts with external links may be shown to fewer people. While the algorithm is always changing, professionals have developed two main strategies.

• The Classic Approach (Link in Post): The simplest method is to just put the link directly in your post body. This is fast and easy, and for many, the potential dip in reach is negligible or a myth. It's often the best choice for clarity and user experience.
• The "Link in Comments" Method: To potentially sidestep the algorithm, some users will write their post and then add the link in the first comment. In the post text, they’ll add a sentence like, "You can find the link to the full report in the comments below." This encourages engagement (since commenting is a signal to the algorithm) and keeps the main post clean. Try both methods and see what works best for your audience.

3. Use Your Profile URL in Key Places

Turn your LinkedIn profile into a networking tool that works for you even when you're offline. Here are the most valuable places to put your custom profile URL:

• Your Email Signature: Add it alongside your name, title, and company.
• Your Resume &, Cover Letter: It’s now standard practice to include it in the contact section of your resume.
• Your Website's 'About Me' Page: A link lets visitors connect with you professionally.
• Other Social Media Bios: If relevant, link to your LinkedIn profile from your bio on platforms like X (Twitter).
• Your Business Cards: Use a QR code generator to make it even easier for people to connect.

4. Use a URL Shortener for a Cleaner Look and Analytics

While your customized LinkedIn URL is already clean, for sharing external articles or resources, long URLs can look messy. Tools like Bitly or TinyURL can shorten them. The bonus of using a service like Bitly is that it can also track click-through rates, giving you insight into how many people are actually engaging with the links you share.

Final Thoughts

Grabbing a link to your personal profile, a company page, or a specific post on LinkedIn is a quick, painless process once you know where to look. By creating a custom vanity URL for your profile and always adding context when you share, you elevate a simple link into a powerful tool for professional branding and networking.

As we know, being consistent with sharing valuable content on platforms like LinkedIn is foundational to building an audience and professional brand. Planning and scheduling your posts ahead of time can be a game-changer for staying consistent without the stress. Using our visual calendar in Postbase, you can map out all of your content for LinkedIn and all your other platforms in one go. You can draft all your posts, get a bird’s-eye view of your week, and trust that everything will go out exactly when you want it to, giving you more time to focus on creating great content instead of juggling different platforms.