How to Customize LinkedIn URL
- George Apostolov
How to Customize LinkedIn URL: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile picture or your name in the top navigation bar to open your profile.
In the top-right corner of your profile page, click 'View Profile'.
In the 'Public profile & URL' section on the right, click the pencil icon next to your current URL.
Enter your desired URL in the text box. Keep it simple and professional, like your first and last name.
Click 'Save', and your LinkedIn URL is updated.
By customizing your LinkedIn URL, you enhance your online presence and make it easier for others to find your profile.
Quick answer: To customize your LinkedIn URL, open your profile by clicking your picture or name, click View Profile, and select the pencil icon in the Public profile & URL section. Enter your desired URL in the text box and click Save.
About this LinkedIn tutorial
Personalize your professional web address and make it easier for others to find you by updating your LinkedIn profile link. This guide shows how to customize LinkedIn URL in 6 steps, starting with "Click on your profile picture or your name in the top navigation bar to open your profile" and finishing with "By customizing your LinkedIn URL, you enhance your online presence and make it easier f...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real LinkedIn interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to customize LinkedIn URL?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your LinkedIn data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under LinkedIn. Related guides: How to Deactivate LinkedIn Account, How to Delete LinkedIn Account and How to delete messages in linkedin sales navigator?. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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