How to Find and Share Your LinkedIn Profile URL on Mobile and PC

Have you ever been asked to share your LinkedIn profile link and found yourself wondering how to find it? Don't worry, we've got you covered. In this post, we will guide you on how to get and share your LinkedIn profile URL on both mobile devices and PCs. We'll also show you how to change your LinkedIn URL and even create QR codes for your profile. So, let's dive in!

How to Find and Share LinkedIn Profile URL on Desktop

Finding and sharing your LinkedIn profile link on a PC is easy. Here are three methods you can use:

Method 1: Using the Link in the Address Bar

  1. Open LinkedIn.com in your browser and log into your account.
  2. Click on the “Me” button at the top and select “View Profile” from the menu.
  3. Your LinkedIn profile link will be displayed in the address bar of your browser, something like “https://www.linkedin.com/in/my-name-here/“.
  4. Copy the link using Ctrl + C (Windows) or Command + C (macOS) and paste it wherever you need it, such as in a resume, email, or WhatsApp message.

Method 2: Change the LinkedIn URL and Send a Customized Link

  1. Open LinkedIn on your desktop.
  2. Go to the “Me” option at the top and choose “View Profile.”
  3. Click on “Edit public profile & URL” from the right sidebar.
  4. You will see your current LinkedIn URL in the right sidebar. If you're satisfied with it, copy and paste it. If you want a customized link, click on the pencil (edit) icon next to the link.
  5. Enter the desired URL, preferably your name, and click “Save.” Copy and share your new LinkedIn profile link.

Method 3: Send LinkedIn Profile in a Message

If you want to share your LinkedIn profile with a LinkedIn contact, you can directly send them a message with your profile link. Here's how:

  1. Open LinkedIn in your browser on your computer.
  2. Go to your profile page by clicking on “Me > View profile.”
  3. Click on the “More” button and select “Send profile in a message.”
  4. In the new message pop-up window, search for the person's name to whom you want to send your profile. You can send messages to multiple people.
  5. Once you find the user, click on the “Send” button.

How to Find and Share Your LinkedIn Profile Link on Mobile

To find and share your LinkedIn profile URL on your Android or iPhone, follow these steps:

  1. Open the LinkedIn app on your mobile device.
  2. Tap on your profile picture icon at the top-left corner to open the navigation menu. Select “View profile.”
  3. Your profile page will appear. Tap on the three-dot icon under your name.
  4. You have different options to share your LinkedIn profile link:
    • Tap on “Share profile via message” to share the link with a LinkedIn user.
    • Tap on “Share profile via” to share the link outside of LinkedIn. You can choose the app or contact to send your LinkedIn profile link.
    • If you want to use the profile link in your CV, tap on “Copy URL.” The link will be copied to your phone's clipboard. You can then paste it into your CV or any other app of your choice.

How to Create a QR Code for Your LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn doesn't offer a native service to create QR codes for profiles. However, you can use free third-party tools to generate a QR code for your LinkedIn profile. Here's how:

  1. Find your LinkedIn profile link as shown above.
  2. Once you have the link, open any free QR code generator website, such as the-qrcode-generator.com or goqr.me.
  3. Paste your LinkedIn profile URL in the provided text box.
  4. Your LinkedIn profile's QR code will be generated and displayed on the right side. Click on the download icon to save the QR code to your device.
  5. You can now add the QR code to your resume or any other desired location.

How to Find and Share Someone Else's LinkedIn Profile Link

If you want to find and share someone else's LinkedIn profile link, here's how you can do it on both desktop and mobile devices:

Desktop

  1. Open the full profile of the LinkedIn user whose link you want to find on your computer.
  2. You will see the user's LinkedIn URL in the address bar. Copy and paste it wherever you need it.
  3. If you want to send the profile to someone else on LinkedIn, click on the “More” button under the user's name and select “Send profile in a message.” Find the user with whom you want to share the profile.

Mobile

  1. Launch the LinkedIn app on your phone.
  2. Use the search function at the top to find the user whose LinkedIn profile link you want to find.
  3. Tap on the three-dot icon next to the user's name and select “Send profile via message” to share the profile with a LinkedIn user.
  4. Alternatively, tap on “Share profile via” to share the link outside of LinkedIn. You can choose the app or contact to send the LinkedIn profile link. You can also tap on “Copy URL” to copy the link and paste it into your preferred app.

Share Links to Other Social Media Apps

Now that you know how to find and share your LinkedIn profile link, you can also explore how to find links to other social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and more. Additionally, you can learn how to add multiple links in one link using Linktree. You can also easily copy text from a LinkedIn post and share it with your friends!

Remember, having an easy-to-share LinkedIn profile link can make a significant impact on your professional networking and career opportunities. So make sure to follow the steps above to find and share your LinkedIn profile link effortlessly.