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

Your Facebook URL is a unique web address that takes people to your profile when they click it or type it into a browser. It looks like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/numbers depending on how you set it up. You can find it in seconds by going to your profile and copying the address from your browser's address bar, or by using Facebook's built-in username feature to create a custom one.

Knowing your URL matters because you may want to share your profile with someone, include it on a resume or website, or understand what information is publicly visible when someone visits that address. Your URL is different from your Facebook ID (a long string of numbers), though both point to your profile.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Facebook URL appears in your browser's address bar when you visit your own profile — copy it directly from there.
  • You can create a custom username through Facebook's settings, which replaces the default number-based URL with something easier to share.
  • Your profile URL is public by default, but you can control who sees your profile information through privacy settings separate from the URL itself.
  • The URL format is always facebook.com/ followed by either your username or your numeric ID, with no spaces or special characters.

Finding your URL by visiting your profile

The fastest way to find your URL is to open 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 left corner or in the menu. This takes you to your profile page.

Once you are on your profile, look at the address bar. You will see something like facebook.com/john.smith or facebook.com/100087654321. That entire address is your URL. Highlight it, copy it (Ctrl+C on Windows, Command+C on Mac), and you can paste it anywhere you need it.

Creating a custom username instead of a number string

If your URL is a long string of numbers, you can create a custom username to make it shorter and easier to remember. Go to your profile, then click the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top right. Select Settings and privacy, then Settings.

In the left sidebar, click Personal information. Look for the section labeled Username. If you have not created one yet, you will see an option to add one. Click it and type the username you want — it must be at least five characters, can include letters and numbers, and cannot have spaces. Facebook will tell you when ready if the username is taken. Once you choose one, your URL becomes facebook.com/yourchosenusernam, and you cannot change it for 60 days.

What your URL reveals and what it does not

Your Facebook URL is public information — anyone with the link can see it, and search engines can index it. However, the URL itself only shows your name and takes people to your profile page. What they actually see on that page depends on your privacy settings, not on the URL.

You can have a public URL but a private profile. For example, you might share your URL with someone, but if your privacy settings say only friends can see your photos, they will not see your photos even though they have the link. Your URL is the address; your privacy settings are the lock on the door. Adjust them separately in Settings and privacy > Settings > Privacy.

The difference between your URL and your Facebook ID

Your Facebook ID is a long number unique to your account — something like 100087654321. Your URL is what you or Facebook creates from your name or username. Both point to your profile, but they work differently.

Some apps and services ask for your Facebook ID instead of your URL. You can find your ID by visiting your profile, right-clicking anywhere on the page, selecting Inspect (in Chrome or Firefox), and searching the code for a long number string. Alternatively, you can use a tool like findmyfbid.com and paste your profile URL to get the number. Most people do not need their ID for everyday use — your URL is what you share with other people.

Sharing your URL safely

Your URL is safe to share. It does not expose your password, your messages, or your personal data — it just points people to your profile page, where they see only what your privacy settings allow them to see.

Before you share your URL widely, check your privacy settings to make sure you are comfortable with what visitors can see. Go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Privacy and review who can see your friends list, your photos, and your posts. You can set these to Friends only, Public, or Custom (specific people or groups). Your URL itself does not change based on these settings — only what people see when they use it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Facebook URL after I create it?

You can change your username (and therefore your URL) once every 60 days. Go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Personal information > Username and click Edit. After you change it, you must wait 60 days before changing it again. Your old URL will not work anymore.

What if someone else has the username I want?

Usernames are first-come, first-served. If the one you want is taken, try adding numbers or a period to it — facebook.com/john.smith.2024 or facebook.com/johnsmith88. You can also use your full name with a middle initial if your first and last name alone are taken.

Is my Facebook URL the same on mobile and desktop?

Yes. Your URL works the same way on any device. If you copy it from your phone's browser, it will be identical to the URL on a computer. The profile page may look different on mobile, but the address is the same.

Can I hide my Facebook URL so people cannot find my profile?

No. Your URL is public and cannot be hidden. However, you can make your profile private so that even if someone has your URL, they cannot see your information. Set your privacy settings to Friends only for posts, photos, and other content.