LinkedIn Custom URL Generator

Ideas for a clean linkedin.com/in/ address built from your real name.

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  • Runs in your browser

LinkedIn Custom URL Generator

At a glance

Custom URL length
3 to 100 characters
Allowed characters
Letters, numbers and hyphens
Profile link
linkedin.com/in/your-name
Headline length
Up to 220 characters

Why a LinkedIn name is different

On most networks people pick a creative handle. On LinkedIn the name in your URL is read by recruiters, clients and colleagues, often on a CV or in an email signature, so it should look like you and nothing else.

Enter your first and last name in the keyword field and your field of work as the niche. The Clean style gives the most usable results, such as "jordan-lee", "jordan-lee-design" or "jordanlee-studio". The playful styles are there, but think twice before putting them on a CV.

When your name is taken

Common names are usually claimed already. Add something that tells people which Jordan Lee you are: your field ("jordan-lee-ux"), your city ("jordan-lee-london") or a middle initial. Each of these still looks deliberate when printed.

Avoid long strings of numbers. They make the address hard to read aloud and look like the default URL you were trying to replace.

Questions

What is a LinkedIn custom URL?

It is the last part of your public profile address, as in linkedin.com/in/jordan-lee. LinkedIn gives you a default with extra characters at the end; you can replace it with a clean version of your name.

What characters can a LinkedIn profile URL use?

Letters, numbers and hyphens, from 3 to 100 characters. Periods and underscores are not allowed, which is why the ideas here use hyphens to separate words.

How do I change my LinkedIn URL?

Open your profile, choose to edit your public profile and URL, and type the new address. LinkedIn only saves it if no one else is using it, so have two or three ideas ready.

Can I use a nickname on LinkedIn?

Your name on LinkedIn should be the name colleagues know you by, and the intro section has room for an additional name such as a nickname or a former surname. Your custom URL can include the nickname too, as long as it still reads as you.

Should my LinkedIn URL match my other handles?

It helps, but on LinkedIn your real name matters more than a brand handle, because people search for you by name. "jordan-lee-design" beats a clever handle a recruiter won't connect to you.

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