How to Shorten Your LinkedIn Profile URL

To simplify your LinkedIn profile URL, follow these steps:

Logging In

Log in to LinkedIn by visiting the LinkedIn website and signing in to your account.

Accessing Your Profile

Click on your profile picture or the profile icon to access your profile page. You can find this usually at the top right corner of your screen.

Customizing Your URL

Look for the 'Edit Your Profile URL' option on your profile page. This is often found in the lower right corner, but it might vary.

In the new window, you will see your current LinkedIn URL. Click on the pencil icon next to the URL to edit it. Here, you can type in a new, shorter URL. Typically, this would be your name or a variation of it. It's important to keep it professional and easy to remember, without special characters or spaces, to make it more recognizable and accessible to your network.

Saving Changes

Once you've entered your desired URL, click 'Save Changes.' This will apply your new URL and it will be reflected on your profile. Be sure to save the changes made, and you might be prompted to sign in again to verify the new settings.

Tips for Customizing Your URL

Keep it professional and easy to remember for networking purposes. Avoid using special characters or spaces. Your custom URL must contain 3 to 100 letters or numbers. Spaces and symbols are not allowed.

Low-Tech Trick

For a quick workaround, you can remove the www. part and just use linkedIn/in/yourname. This can be done without logging into your LinkedIn account directly.

Advanced Customization

On your LinkedIn Profile, locate the 'Me' icon and click the 'View Profile' button. On the right side of the screen, click the 'Edit public profile URL' button. A new tab will open. Still on the right side, click the pencil icon to modify your LinkedIn profile URL. Note that your custom URL must contain 3 to 100 letters or numbers, with no spaces, symbols, or special characters.

Click the 'Save' button to make your LinkedIn URL as simple as possible. If you can use your first and last name all as one word with no dashes or spaces, it can make your profile more straightforward and easier to locate for future connections.

By simplifying your LinkedIn URL, you make your profile easier to share and find. This is especially important if you're attending networking events, meetings, or if you want to share your profile directly with potential employers.

Conclusion

The URL assigned by LinkedIn when you create a profile can be easily customized. This process not only enhances your profile's SEO but also makes it accessible and memorable to your professional network. If you follow these steps, you'll be able to update your LinkedIn URL in no time.