You meet someone at a conference. You want to connect on LinkedIn. You both pull out your phones, open the LinkedIn app, search each other's names, scroll through 15 "John Smiths," and hope you pick the right one.
A QR code on your business card or badge skips all of this. They scan, your profile opens, they tap "Connect." Five seconds.
Step 1: Get Your LinkedIn Profile URL
Personal profile:
- Open LinkedIn in a browser (not the app)
- Go to your profile
- Copy the URL from the address bar:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname/
Custom URL (recommended): Go to your profile → "Edit public profile & URL" → set a custom URL like linkedin.com/in/john-doe-designer. This creates a cleaner, shorter QR code.
Company page:
- Go to your company page on LinkedIn
- Copy the URL:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourcompany/
Job posting:
- Open the specific job listing
- Copy the URL from the address bar
Step 2: Create the QR Code
- Go to qree.app
- Paste your LinkedIn URL
- Customize — LinkedIn blue is
#0A66C2 - Download as PNG (for digital) or SVG (for print)
That's it. When someone scans, LinkedIn opens directly to your profile, company page, or job listing.
Where to Use Your LinkedIn QR Code
Business cards. The #1 use case. Your LinkedIn QR on the back of the card means every card you hand out is a potential connection. No more "I'll look you up later" that never happens.
Name badges at events. Print the QR on your conference badge or on a small sticker you attach to it. People scan your badge instead of exchanging cards.
Resumes and CVs. A QR code on your resume linking to your LinkedIn profile gives recruiters instant access to your full work history, recommendations, and portfolio. See our QR code for resume guide (coming soon).
Presentations. Last slide: your name, title, and LinkedIn QR. "Let's connect — scan to find me on LinkedIn." The audience connects in real time instead of forgetting after the talk.
Email signatures. A small QR image in your email signature. Useful for consultants and salespeople who email new contacts frequently.
Printed portfolios. Designers, photographers, architects — include a LinkedIn QR in your printed portfolio so clients can verify your background and recommendations.
Office reception. A framed QR at the front desk linking to the company LinkedIn page. Visitors and clients can follow your company updates.
Recruiting events. A poster or banner with a QR linking to your company page's job listings. Candidates scan and browse open positions on the spot.
LinkedIn's Built-In QR Code vs External QR
LinkedIn has a built-in QR code feature in the mobile app (tap the search bar → QR icon). But it has limitations:
LinkedIn's QR: Only works when both people have the LinkedIn app open. Requires the app — no camera scanning. Can't be printed on business cards (it's on-screen only). No customization — generic LinkedIn design. No analytics.
External QR (qree.app): Works with any phone camera — no app needed. Can be printed on anything. Fully customizable colors and styles. Dynamic option with scan analytics. Works with company pages and job postings, not just personal profiles.
For business cards, resumes, and any printed material, an external QR is better.
Tips
Use your custom LinkedIn URL. linkedin.com/in/john-doe creates a simpler QR than linkedin.com/in/john-doe-ab123456. Set up a custom URL in LinkedIn settings if you haven't already.
Add the LinkedIn icon. Place the LinkedIn logo next to the QR code on your business card. People instantly know what it links to. Without the icon, they might not scan an unknown QR.
Match brand colors. Use LinkedIn blue (#0A66C2) for the QR modules. It looks professional and signals "this is LinkedIn" even without the logo.
Dynamic for company pages. If you're linking to a company page and might change the destination (e.g., switch to a specific job posting during hiring season), use a dynamic QR code.
Test before printing. Scan the QR, confirm it opens the correct LinkedIn profile, and check that it works on both iPhone and Android.
For Business Cards: LinkedIn QR + vCard QR
Some people include both: a vCard QR that saves your contact info (name, phone, email) directly to the phone, and a LinkedIn QR for professional connection.
If you want one QR that does both, link to a landing page with your contact details and a "Connect on LinkedIn" button. Or use a vCard QR with the LinkedIn URL in the website field — see our QR codes for business cards guide.
Create Your LinkedIn QR Code
Go to qree.app, paste your LinkedIn URL, and download your QR code in LinkedIn blue.