LinkedIn says it has more than 1.3 billion members (LinkedIn Pressroom, checked October 2026), so your profile is often the first thing a recruiter or client sees about you. One detail most people overlook is the profile URL.
Quick answer: on a computer, click Me > View Profile, then the edit icon next to Public profile & URL. Under Edit your custom URL, click the edit icon, type the new ending and click Save. In the app: profile photo > your profile > More > Contact info > edit icon > Profile URL, then the same three steps. These are the steps in LinkedIn Help. You can change it up to five times in six months.
By default, LinkedIn hands you a messy string of random numbers and letters that looks something like linkedin.com/in/jordan-ellis-4b3x892z. Not exactly the way you want, right?
A clean, customized URL makes you look more professional, easier to find, and way more shareable, whether you’re adding it to your resume, email signature, or business card.
The best part? It takes less than two minutes to change.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to do it on both mobile and desktop. But first, if you’re wondering what a LinkedIn URL actually is and why it matters, let’s break that down real quick.
What is a LinkedIn URL?
A LinkedIn URL is simply the web address that leads directly to a unique LinkedIn profile. It looks something like this: linkedin.com/in/yourname.
By default, LinkedIn auto-generates this link, and it’s usually a jumbled mess of a person’s name plus a random string of numbers and characters.
The primary purpose of a LinkedIn URL is to give a unique, shareable link that people can use to find and visit a profile instantly.
Think of it as one’s personal address on LinkedIn. The cleaner it looks, the better the impression it makes.
Importance of changing your LinkedIn URL
Here’s why customizing your LinkedIn URL actually matters:
- Professionalism & personal branding: A custom URL like linkedin.com/in/jordanellis instantly looks more polished and intentional. It signals that you take your professional presence seriously.
- Improved searchability & SEO: When your URL includes your actual name, it’s more likely to show up when someone Googles you. This makes it easier for recruiters or clients to find you online.
- Memorability & consistency: A clean, name-based URL is much easier to remember, and it keeps your personal brand consistent across your resume, portfolio, and social profiles.
- Easy sharing on the go: No matter if you’re at a networking event or sending forth a quick email, a short and clean URL is way easier to share verbally or in writing.
- Removes clutter: Getting rid of those random numbers just makes everything look tidier on your resume, your email signature, and anywhere else you drop your LinkedIn link.
How to change LinkedIn URL on mobile
Changing your LinkedIn URL on a smartphone is pretty straightforward. It just takes a few taps, and you’re done. Follow the next steps, and you’ll have a clean, custom URL in no time.
Here’s how to change your LinkedIn URL in the mobile app:
Step #01: Open the LinkedIn app
Open the LinkedIn app on your iPhone or Android phone and make sure you’re signed in to the account you want to change. The screenshots below are from the Android app; the account owner’s name, photo and URL are blurred.
Step #02: Tap your profile photo, then tap it again
Tap your profile photo at the top left, then tap your photo again to open your profile, as LinkedIn Help describes.
Step #03: Tap the More (…) icon
On your profile, tap the More icon (three dots) next to the Add section button.
Step #04: Select “Contact info”
From the menu that appears, tap on “Contact info”. This is where LinkedIn stores your profile URL along with your other contact details.
Step #05: Tap the Edit icon
Tap the Edit icon at the upper right of the Contact info screen. Older versions of the app showed an Edit contact info button at the bottom instead, as in this screenshot.
Step #06: Tap “Profile URL”
On the Edit contact info page, tap your Profile URL. LinkedIn opens the Public profile settings page.
Step #07: Tap the pencil icon under “Edit your custom URL”
Tap the pencil icon next to your current URL, delete the existing string of text, and type in your new custom URL. Ideally, your name or a clean variation of it.
Step #08: Tap “Save”
Once you’re happy with your new URL, hit the “Save” button, and that’s it! Your custom LinkedIn URL is live and ready to share.
How to change LinkedIn URL on desktop
Prefer working on a bigger screen? No problem.
Changing your LinkedIn URL on desktop is just as simple.
Here’s how to edit a LinkedIn URL on the desktop app, step by step:
Step #01: Sign in to your LinkedIn account
Go to linkedin.com and sign in if you aren’t already.
Step #02: Click the “Me” icon
Once you’re successfully signed in and are on the homepage, look for the “Me” icon at the top right of the navigation bar. It’s right next to the search bar. Click on it.
Step #03: Select “View profile”
A small dropdown menu will appear. Click on “View profile” to be taken directly to your LinkedIn profile page.
Step #04: Click the “Public profile & URL” option
On your profile page, look toward the right side of the screen and click on the pencil icon next to “Public profile & URL”. This will open your public profile settings in a new page.
Step #05: Look for the “Edit your custom URL” section
On the right-hand side of the page, you’ll spot the “Edit your custom URL” section. This is exactly where you need to be.
Step #06: Click the Edit (pencil) icon
Click the small pencil icon right next to your current URL to unlock the text field and make it editable.
Step #07: Type the new desired URL
Delete the existing URL text and type in your new custom URL, i.e., your full name or a clean, professional variation. It works best here.
Step #08: Click “Save”
Once you’ve entered your new URL, click the “Save” button, and you’re all done! Your updated LinkedIn URL is now live and ready to go.
Per LinkedIn Help, the part after linkedin.com/in/ is not case sensitive, so JordanEllis and jordanellis open the same profile. Some members see a two-letter country code in front, such as ca.linkedin.com/in/…; if you change the country on your profile, the URL changes with it and the old one keeps working (LinkedIn Help).
Also read: How to change a URL of any website?
Customized LinkedIn URL examples
Not sure what to put as your custom LinkedIn URL? You’ve got more options than just your name. Here are some popular formats to help you pick one that fits your personal brand perfectly.
Simple Name
The most straightforward option. Just use your first and last name. Clean, professional, and easy to remember.
👉 linkedin.com/in/jordan-ellis
Initials + Last Name
If your full name is already taken, try using your first initial combined with your last name.
👉 linkedin.com/in/jellis
Name + Job Title/Specialization
Great for standing out in your field. Pairing your name with your role tells people exactly what you do before they even click your profile.
👉 linkedin.com/in/jordanellis-contentmarketer
Name + Industry
If you want to highlight the space you work in rather than a specific title, adding your industry works really well.
👉 linkedin.com/in/jordanellis-marketing
Name + Company
Ideal if you’re closely associated with a well-known brand or want to reinforce your current professional identity.
👉 linkedin.com/in/jordanellis-harborlane
Professional Certification/Suffix
Have a well-recognized credential like an MBA, CPA, or PhD? Adding it to your URL is a subtle but effective way to establish authority instantly.
👉 linkedin.com/in/jordanellis-mba
Why can’t I change my LinkedIn profile URL: Troubleshooting common errors
Running into trouble while trying to update your LinkedIn URL? You’re not alone! It’s actually more common than you’d think. Here are the most frequent reasons it happens and how to fix them quickly.
Common reasons for URL change failures:
- The desired URL is taken: LinkedIn URLs are unique, so if someone else has already claimed the URL you want, you simply won’t be able to use it. Try adding a middle initial, a number, or a slight variation to work around this.
- Character limits & constraints: LinkedIn allows 3 to 100 characters in your custom URL. It can’t contain spaces, symbols, special characters or the word LinkedIn, per LinkedIn Help.
- Too many changes: You can change your custom URL up to five times within six months. After the fifth change, you can’t change it again for another six months.
- Your old URL is still linked to you: After a change, your previous URL stays linked to your profile for six months unless you unlink it, so nobody else can claim it in that time. You can switch back to your old URL right after changing it. The 180-day period in LinkedIn’s rules is for closed accounts: their custom URL becomes available 180 days after the account is closed.
Troubleshooting steps:
- Use unique variations: If your preferred URL is taken, try mixing in your middle name, initials, profession, or a relevant keyword to create a unique URL alternative that still feels on-brand.
- Clear cache or change browser: Sometimes the issue is just a browser glitch. Clear your cache and cookies, or switch to a different browser, and try making the change again.
- Check for “profile not found”: After saving your new URL, paste it into your browser to make sure it actually loads your profile correctly. Occasionally, there’s a short delay before it goes live.
- Verify the URL: Double-check that your new URL doesn’t have any typos, extra spaces, or unsupported characters before saving. A small mistake can cause the whole thing to fail silently.
How to change your LinkedIn company Page URL
Company Pages have their own URL, linkedin.com/company/…, and only a Page super admin can change it. Per LinkedIn Help:
- Go to your Page super admin view.
- Click Edit page in the left menu.
- Click the Page info tab.
- Click the LinkedIn Public URL box and type the new name.
- Click Save in the upper-right corner.
A few rules from LinkedIn’s Page URL help page: you can change the Page URL once in a 30-day period, both the old and new URL point to your Page until another admin requests the old one, changing the Page name doesn’t change the URL, and search engines may take a few weeks to pick up the new address.
Shorten your LinkedIn URL in seconds using Replug!
Once you’ve got your custom LinkedIn URL ready, why not take it a step further?
Replug is an all-in-one link management platform that lets you shorten, track, and manage your links, all from one single dashboard.
Its reliable URL shortener feature is especially handy for professionals who want a super clean, branded short link that’s even easier to share than a standard LinkedIn URL.
Here’s how to do it:
- Log in to Replug and paste your LinkedIn profile URL into the Paste a long URL to shorten… field on the Home screen, then click Shorten.
- In the Your link window, click the edit icon on the short link to set your own back-half, such as jordan-ellis. Custom back-halves are on the Essentials plan and above; the Free plan gives you an automatic one (per replug.io/pricing).
- Click Save Shortened Link and use the short link on your resume, email signature or business card.
The short link redirects to your LinkedIn profile, so LinkedIn’s own URL stays the same. Replug also counts clicks on the link, which tells you how many people opened your profile from your resume or card. If you add your own domain (available on every plan, including Free), the link can carry your name instead of replug.link.
Instead of sharing a long URL, Replug lets you generate something short, sharp, and fully customized within seconds.
No matter if you’re adding it to your professional bio, resume, or business card, a Replug short link just looks that much more polished and composed.
Wrapping up
And that’s really all there is to it!
Changing your LinkedIn URL takes just a few steps, whether you’re on your phone or sitting at your desktop, and the difference it makes to your professional image is totally worth it.
A clean, custom URL makes you easier to find, easier to remember, and just looks a whole lot more refined everywhere you use it.
Changing other profile addresses works in a similar way; here is how to change your Facebook URL.
Pick a format that fits your personal brand, avoid the common pitfalls we covered, and don’t forget to shorten it further with Replug for that extra professional touch.
Now go update that URL, your profile deserves it!
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Muhammad Ahsan Jamal
