A LinkedIn QR code encodes the address of your public profile, such as https://www.linkedin.com/in/your-name, so a scan opens your profile with a Connect button. Paste the full profile URL into the generator and it becomes a static, permanent code you can put on a business card, badge, or slide.
Everything is generated in your browser. The tool does not fetch or verify your profile; it encodes exactly what you paste, so what you print is what you typed.
How do you make a LinkedIn QR code?
- Open your LinkedIn profile in a browser and copy the address from the address bar (it starts with
linkedin.com/in/). - Paste it into the LinkedIn Profile URL field, including
https://. - Style the code, download it as PNG or SVG, and scan it once to make sure it lands on your profile.
For this profile address the code holds exactly the text below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/exampleIf you leave the field empty, the generator falls back to https://linkedin.com, the site's home page, which is not useful on a business card. Fill it in.
Should you clean up your profile address first?
Yes, and it changes how dense the QR code is. LinkedIn assigns a default address that often ends in a string of letters and numbers. You can replace it with a shorter custom one in Edit public profile & URL. A shorter address means fewer modules in the code, which gives larger squares at the same print size and more reliable scans on a small business card.
| Address style | Example | Effect on the code |
|---|---|---|
| Custom short URL | linkedin.com/in/jane-doe | Sparse pattern, easy to scan small |
| Default with random suffix | linkedin.com/in/jane-doe-a1b2c3d4 | Denser pattern, needs more size |
| Copied from a share menu with tracking parameters | …?utm_source=share&… | Much denser; strip everything after the profile name |
Is this the same as LinkedIn's own QR code?
LinkedIn's mobile app has a QR feature in the search bar that shows your personal code and scans others. That code works well when two people are both holding phones with the app. A code from this generator is different in one way that matters for print: it is an ordinary link, so anyone with a normal camera app can scan it, and you decide how it looks. Use LinkedIn's in-app code for face-to-face meetings, and this one for anything printed.
When should you not use it?
- You want contacts saved directly. A LinkedIn code opens a web page; the person must then tap Connect or copy details. A vCard QR code saves your phone and email into their address book in one step, and can include your LinkedIn link as a field.
- You are a recruiter or hiring manager posting on public boards. Consider a company page or job-posting link instead of a personal profile that any stranger can open.
- Your profile is set to limited visibility. Visitors who are not logged in to LinkedIn may see only a partial page.
Where does it work best?
Business cards, conference badges, speaker slides, CV footers, and booth signs. See QR codes for LinkedIn for placement examples, and QR codes for resumes for advice on CV layout.
How do you test it?
Scan the exported file from a phone that is not logged in to your account, since a logged-in view can differ from what a stranger sees. Check the destination in the scan preview before you open it. Use the QR validator to review contrast and quiet zone, and consult the print size guide for starting sizes.