Find the public profile link
On LinkedIn, open your profile and look for the public profile and URL settings. Copy the address shown for your public profile rather than the address of a search result or a page that only works while you are logged in.
Choose a professional custom URL
A clean URL based on your name is generally easier to share and remember. If your name is unavailable, use a restrained variation rather than adding an exaggerated title or a string of unrelated keywords.
Check what visitors can see
Before adding the URL to a resume, open it in a private browser window or ask a trusted person to check it. Ensure the public visibility settings show the profile elements you intend employers or clients to review.
Place it consistently
Use the URL near your email and phone number on a resume, and consider adding it to an email signature or portfolio when it strengthens your professional presence. Check that the text link remains correct after edits.
Keep the URL stable where possible
Changing a custom URL can break older links. Choose a version you are comfortable using for the long term and update your resume, website and signature if you do change it.
Do not confuse a link with positioning
A polished URL helps access, but it does not replace a clear headline, About section or experience narrative. The linked profile still needs to make a credible case for your direction.
Frequently asked questions
Questions people ask before they write.
Should I put my LinkedIn URL on my resume?
Include it when the profile is current, public and supports the same professional story as the resume.
Can I make my LinkedIn URL private?
You can control public visibility through LinkedIn settings. Check the platform settings directly, because they can change over time.