Your Facebook URL is the web address that leads directly to your profile

Your Facebook URL is a unique web address that points to your profile page. It looks like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/numbers depending on how you set it up. When you share this link with someone, they can visit your profile without searching for you by name. Facebook creates this URL automatically when you open an account, and you can customize it once to make it easier to remember and share.

The URL you see in your browser's address bar when you visit your own profile is your Facebook URL. This is different from the link to a specific post or photo — those URLs point to individual pieces of content rather than your whole profile. Understanding where to find your URL and what it reveals about your privacy settings is useful if you share your profile with others or want to control who can see it.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Facebook URL appears in the address bar when you visit your profile and typically reads facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/numbers.
  • You can customize your URL once to replace the number string with a name of your choice, making it shorter and easier to share.
  • Sharing your Facebook URL does not automatically give people access to private information — your privacy settings determine what they see.
  • You can find your URL by visiting your profile, checking the address bar, or looking in your profile settings under "Username".

How to find your URL in your browser

The quickest way to find your Facebook URL is to visit your own profile and look at the address bar at the top of your browser. Click your profile picture or name anywhere on Facebook — usually in the top right corner — and select "Profile" from the menu. Your browser will navigate to your profile page, and the address bar will show your URL. If you see a long string of numbers instead of your name, that is your default URL that Facebook assigned when you created your account.

Write down or copy the URL from the address bar. This is the address you can share with others. If the URL contains only numbers, you may want to customize it to something easier to remember, which you can do through your settings.

How to find and customize your username in settings

Facebook calls the customizable part of your URL your username. To find or change it, click the downward arrow in the top right corner of Facebook and select "Settings and privacy," then "Settings." On the left side, click "Personal information." Look for the "Username" field — this shows your current username and the full URL it creates.

To customize your username, click "Edit" next to the username field. Facebook will show you available options based on your name. Type a username you want to use — it can include letters, numbers, and periods, but no spaces. Facebook will tell you when ready if the username is taken. Once you choose one, click "Review" and then "Confirm." You can change your username only once every 60 days, so choose carefully.

After you customize your username, your new URL will be facebook.com/yourusername. The old URL with numbers will stop working, so if you shared it before, update it with anyone who needs it.

What happens when you share your Facebook URL

When you share your Facebook URL with someone, they can visit your profile page directly without searching for you. What they see depends entirely on your privacy settings, not on the URL itself. If your profile is set to public, anyone with the link can see your posts, photos, and basic information. If your profile is private, only people you have accepted as friends can see most of your content, even if they have the link.

You can check your privacy settings by clicking the downward arrow in the top right, selecting "Settings and privacy," then "Settings." On the left, click "Privacy." Here you can control who sees your posts, who can contact you, and who can look up your profile. These settings explore whether someone finds you by searching or by using your URL.

The difference between your profile URL and other Facebook links

Your profile URL is different from links to individual posts, photos, or messages. When you share a single post, the URL points to that post only and includes a long string of numbers. When you share your profile URL, the link points to your entire profile page. If someone clicks your profile URL, they land on your main profile page where they can see your timeline, photos, and other content you have made visible to them.

You can also create a custom Facebook page separate from your profile if you run a business or public figure account. That page has its own URL, like facebook.com/yourpage. This is different from your personal profile URL and is designed for followers rather than friends.

Why your URL might show numbers instead of your name

When Facebook creates your account, it assigns you a unique ID number and creates a default URL using that number. This number is permanent and never changes, even if you customize your username later. The customizable username is just a shortcut — the number always works behind the scenes.

If you see a URL like facebook.com/100012345678, that is your default number-based URL. You can customize it to facebook.com/yourname, but the number still exists. Some people prefer to share the number-based URL because it is unique and cannot be claimed by someone else, while others prefer the customized username because it is easier to remember and type.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone find my Facebook profile if they only have my URL?

Yes, anyone with your URL can visit your profile directly. However, what they see depends on your privacy settings. If your profile is private, they will only see limited information unless you have accepted them as a friend. If your profile is public, they can see all content you have marked as public.

What if I want to hide my profile URL from search results?

You cannot hide your URL itself, but you can make your profile harder to find by adjusting your privacy settings. Go to Settings, then Privacy, and set "Who can look you up using the email address or phone number you provided?" to "Friends." This limits who can search for you, though anyone with your direct URL can still visit.

Can I change my Facebook URL more than once?

You can change your customized username once every 60 days. If you change it, your old URL stops working. The number-based URL always works as a backup, so you can always share that if your customized username changes.

Is my Facebook URL the same as my Facebook ID?

No. Your Facebook ID is a unique number assigned to your account that never changes. Your URL is the web address you use to visit your profile. The URL can be customized, but the ID cannot. Both point to your profile, but they are different things.

What should I do if someone is using a URL that looks like mine?

Facebook usernames must be unique, so no one else can have the exact same customized username as you. If you see a profile that looks like yours or is impersonating you, you can report it to Facebook by visiting the profile, clicking the three dots, and selecting "Report."