How to Share My LinkedIn Profile Link from the App

Need to send your LinkedIn profile to a new connection, a recruiter, or a potential client while you're on the go? The mobile app puts this feature right at your fingertips, but it's hidden in plain sight. This guide will walk you through exactly how to find and share your LinkedIn profile link directly from your phone. We'll also cover a few essential tips for customizing your URL and sharing it effectively to make the best professional impression.

Why Your LinkedIn Profile Link is So Important in 2024

Before we get into the step-by-step instructions, it's worth taking a moment to understand why this simple link is such a powerful networking asset. Your LinkedIn profile isn't just an online resume, it's a dynamic, interactive hub for your professional brand. When you share the link, you're not just sending your work history - you're sharing your story, your skills, your connections, and your professional voice.

Think of It as Your Digital Business Card

In today's digital-first networking environment, your LinkedIn profile link has largely replaced the traditional paper business card. It's the quickest way to give someone a comprehensive look at who you are professionally. You can drop it into an email, a text message, or a social media DM, giving contacts instant access to your entire career narrative. Unlike a static resume, your LinkedIn profile can be updated in real-time and enriched with recommendations, multimedia content, and recent activity that shows you're active and engaged in your industry.

It's Often the First Impression You Make

When a hiring manager or potential client receives your introduction, one of the first things they'll often do is look you up on LinkedIn. By proactively sharing your link, you control the narrative. You guide them directly to a polished, thoughtfully-crafted profile rather than letting them search for you and potentially find outdated or incorrect information. This simple act shows you're professional, prepared, and confident in your online brand.

How to Share Your LinkedIn Profile Link from the App (Step-by-Step)

Finding the share option is easy once you know where to look. The process is nearly identical for both iPhone (iOS) and Android devices. Let's walk through it together.

Step 1: Open the LinkedIn App and Go to Your Profile

First things first, launch the LinkedIn app on your phone. Once it's open, tap your profile picture in the top-left corner of the home screen. A side menu will appear. At the top of this menu, just under your name, you'll see a link that says "View Profile." Tap on that to navigate to your main profile page.

Step 2: Find the "More" Icon (The Three Dots)

Now that you're on your profile page, look directly below your name and headline area. To the right of the "Add section" and "Open to" buttons, you'll see a button with three dots (…). This is the "More" menu, and it's where a lot of your less-frequently-used profile options are stored, including the sharing feature.

Step 3: Tap the Three Dots and Choose Your Sharing Method

When you tap the three-dot icon, a menu will pop up from the bottom of your screen with several options. You have two primary ways to share your profile from here:

• Share profile via…: This is the most direct option. Tapping it will open your phone's native share sheet. From here, you can send your link directly through apps like Mail, Messages, Slack, WhatsApp, or any other app you have installed. It's perfect for sending your profile to someone immediately.
• Contact info: If you just want to copy the link to paste it somewhere else later - like in an email signature or your Instagram bio - tap this option. It will take you to a screen that shows your contact information. Your profile URL is listed at the top. Simply tap it, and you'll get an option to copy the link to your clipboard.

And that's it! In just a few taps, you can grab your profile link or send it directly to anyone, anywhere.

The Pro Move: Customize Your LinkedIn Profile URL

Sharing your link is great, but sharing a clean, professional link is even better. By default, LinkedIn assigns your profile a URL with a random string of numbers and letters at the end (e.g., linkedin.com/in/jane-doe-a1b2c345).

A customized URL (e.g., linkedin.com/in/janedoeconnects or linkedin.com/in/janedoemarketing) looks cleaner, is easier to remember, and enhances your personal brand. While you have to do this on a desktop, it's a one-time setup that makes all your future mobile link-sharing far more effective.

Here's How to Edit Your Custom URL:

1. Log into LinkedIn on a desktop computer.
2. Click the "Me" icon in the top navigation bar and select "View Profile."
3. On your profile page, look to the top right corner and click on "Edit public profile & URL."
4. A new page will open showing your public profile settings. In the top right corner here, under "Edit your custom URL," you'll see your current URL with a small pencil icon next to it. Click the pencil.
5. Type in your desired custom ending. It should be 3-100 characters long and contain only letters and numbers (no spaces, symbols, or special characters). Try your name, your name with your industry, or something else memorable and professional.
6. Click "Save." If your chosen URL is already taken, LinkedIn will prompt you to try another one.

Once you've done this, every time you share your profile link - from desktop or the mobile app - it will be this new, polished URL.

Creative and Strategic Ways to Share Your Link

Now that you know how to grab your link and have customized it, where should you put it? Think beyond just sending it in response to a request. Use your LinkedIn profile link proactively to build your network.

1. Your Email Signature

This is non-negotiable territory. Adding your LinkedIn profile link to your email signature is one of the easiest ways to organically grow your network. Everyone you correspond with has a one-click path to your professional profile, reinforcing your credibility with every email you send.

2. Other Social Media Profiles

Your "link in bio" on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and even TikTok is valuable real estate. If networking in your industry is a priority, consider using your LinkedIn profile link there. It creates a simple pathway for followers on more casual platforms to connect with you in a professional context.

3. Your Digital Resume

When you send your resume as a PDF, make sure your LinkedIn URL is included in your contact information and hyperlinked. A recruiter reviewing your application can seamlessly jump from your resume to your more comprehensive and dynamic LinkedIn profile to see a fuller picture of your capabilities and recommendations.

4. Use Your LinkedIn QR Code for In-Person Networking

Did you know the LinkedIn app has a built-in QR code? This is a fantastic tool for in-person events like conferences and meetups. Instead of fumbling to spell out names or exchange business cards, you can have someone scan your code to connect instantly.

How to find your LinkedIn QR code:

• Open the LinkedIn app.
• Tap the search bar at the very top of the screen.
• On the right side of the search bar, you'll see a small square icon that looks like a QR code. Tap it.
• This will bring up your personal QR code. Another person can point their camera at it (or use their own LinkedIn QR code scanner from the same screen) to instantly land on your profile.

Final Thoughts

Sharing your LinkedIn profile directly from the app is a small action with a big impact. It enables you to quickly and professionally connect and share your career story in seconds. By customizing your URL and strategically placing it across your digital footprint, you turn your profile into a powerful, passive networking tool that works for you around the clock.

Speaking of keeping your professional brand consistent, managing a presence across platforms - from LinkedIn to TikTok to Instagram - can become overwhelming. It often feels like you're constantly jumping between apps just to keep up. That's exactly why we built Postbase. It brings all your planning into one visual calendar, so you can schedule content for every platform from a single dashboard, helping you build a cohesive brand everywhere without the administrative headache.