How to Copy Your LinkedIn URL (And Share It Like a Pro)

updating your resume. Or maybe someone just asked for your LinkedIn. Or you’re setting up a cold outreach campaign and need to drop your profile link somewhere fast.

Whatever the reason — copying your LinkedIn URL should take 10 seconds, not 10 minutes.

Here’s everything you need to know, laid out as simply as possible.

Why Your LinkedIn URL Matters More Than You Think

Before we get into the how, here’s a quick “why” — because it’s actually worth caring about.

Over 1 billion people are on LinkedIn (Statista, 2024). Out of those, only a fraction have a clean, customized profile URL. Most people are still walking around with a default link that looks like: linkedin.com/in/john-doe-3b4a2c192847

Not exactly inspiring, right?

A clean LinkedIn URL:

• Looks more professional on a resume or email signature
• Is easier to remember and share verbally
• Improves your personal brand instantly

Now let’s actually copy it.

How to Copy Your LinkedIn URL

On Desktop (LinkedIn Website)

This is the fastest method if you’re on a computer.

Step 1: Go to linkedin.com and log in.

Step 2: Click on your profile photo or your name at the top to open your profile.

Step 3: Look at the top section of your profile. Right below your name and headline, you’ll see a small link that says “Edit public profile & URL” — click that.

Step 4: On the right-hand side, you’ll see your current URL under “Edit your custom URL.” It’ll look like: linkedin.com/in/yourname

Step 5: Click the URL to highlight it, then copy it (Ctrl+C on Windows, Cmd+C on Mac).

That’s it. Done.

Pro tip: You can also just copy the URL directly from your browser’s address bar when you’re on your profile page. Same result, fewer clicks.

On Mobile (LinkedIn App)

If you’re on your phone, here’s how to grab your URL in seconds.

Step 1: Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile photo in the top-left corner.

Step 2: Tap “View Profile.”

Step 3: Tap the three dots (…) or the “More” button near the top of your profile.

Step 4: Tap “Contact info.”

Step 5: Your LinkedIn URL will appear right there. Tap and hold it to copy it.

Alternatively, tap “Edit” on your profile and scroll down to find the URL option in your profile settings.

How to Copy a LinkedIn Company Page URL

If you manage a company page — or you’re prospecting and want to grab a competitor’s URL — here’s how:

Step 1: Navigate to the company’s LinkedIn page.

Step 2: Look at your browser’s address bar at the top.

Step 3: The URL will look like: linkedin.com/company/companyname

Step 4: Click the address bar, select all (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A), and copy (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C).

Done. Simple.

How to Customize Your LinkedIn URL (Bonus Step)

Here’s something most people skip — and they really shouldn’t.

LinkedIn lets you customize your profile URL for free. Instead of /in/john-doe-3b4a2c1, you can have /in/johndoe or /in/john-doe-sales.

Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Go to your profile on desktop and click “Edit public profile & URL” (top right corner).

Step 2: On the right-hand panel, click the pencil icon next to your URL.

Step 3: Type in your preferred username. Keep it simple — your name or name + job title works great.

Step 4: Click Save.

Note: You can change your LinkedIn URL up to 5 times in 6 months. After that, you’ll have to wait.

Studies show that profiles with customized URLs are seen as more credible and professional — especially in sales and outreach contexts.

How to Share Your LinkedIn URL Professionally

Copying it is only half the game. Here’s where to actually put it:

On your resume: Add it to your contact section at the top. Keep it clean — just the URL, no need for “LinkedIn:” before it if it’s obvious.

In your email signature: Drop it right after your phone number. It gives people an easy way to learn more about you before a meeting.

In cold outreach messages: Linking to your LinkedIn profile in a cold email or message adds credibility. Buyers are 62% more likely to respond to outreach from someone with a complete LinkedIn profile (LinkedIn, 2023).

In your bio on other platforms: Twitter/X, personal websites, Linktree — anywhere your professional identity matters.

When networking: Instead of fumbling for a business card, just share your LinkedIn URL on the spot.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using the default messy URL. Take 2 minutes to customize it. It makes a real difference.

Copying the wrong URL. Make sure you’re copying your public profile URL (the one that starts with linkedin.com/in/) and not an internal feed URL.

Not testing it. Paste your URL in an incognito window to see exactly what others see when they visit your profile.

Forgetting to update it after customizing. If you change your URL, update your resume, signature, and anywhere else you’ve shared it.

Conclusion

Copying your LinkedIn URL is genuinely that simple — browser bar, right-click, copy. But don’t stop there.

Customize it. Clean it up. Put it everywhere.

Your LinkedIn profile is often the first impression someone gets of you — especially in sales and B2B contexts. Over 80% of B2B leads sourced from social media come from LinkedIn (Foundation Inc., 2023). That one link is doing more work than you think.

So make it easy to find, easy to share, and easy to remember.

And if you’re using LinkedIn for outreach — whether that’s prospecting, lead generation, or booking meetings — that’s exactly where we come in. At Salesso, we build complete LinkedIn outbound systems: targeting, messaging, campaign design, and scaling — all done for you.

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