Your Facebook address is the custom URL that appears in your profile link

Your Facebook address (also called a username or custom URL) is the part of your profile link that comes after facebook.com/. If your address is facebook.com/james.rodriguez, then "james.rodriguez" is your Facebook address. This is different from your real name — it's the handle people use to find and tag you.

Facebook creates a default address for you automatically when you join, usually based on your name plus numbers. You can change this address once to something more memorable, but Facebook limits how often you can change it. Knowing your current address matters because it's what you share when you want people to find your profile, and it's what appears when you're tagged in posts or photos.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Facebook address is the custom URL after facebook.com/ in your profile link, and you can find it by visiting your profile or checking your account settings.
  • Facebook assigns you a default address when you join, but you can change it once to something you choose, and then only once every 30 days after that.
  • Your address is public and visible to anyone who visits your profile, so choose something you're comfortable with long-term.
  • You cannot use an address that's already taken, contains certain words Facebook blocks, or looks like a Facebook ID number.

How to find your current Facebook address

The fastest way is to go to your profile. Click your profile picture in the top right corner of Facebook, then click "Profile." Look at the URL in your browser's address bar — everything after facebook.com/ is your address. On mobile, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), scroll down, and tap your name to open your profile, then look at the web address.

You can also find it in settings. Click the downward arrow in the top right, select "Settings and privacy," then "Settings." On the left side, click "Personal information." Your username appears under the "Username" field. If you see a string of numbers instead (like facebook.com/100012345678), you haven't set a custom address yet — Facebook is using your default ID.

How to change your Facebook address

Go to Settings and privacy, then Settings. Click "Personal information" on the left. Find the "Username" field and click "Edit." Type the new address you want. Facebook will tell you when ready if it's taken or blocked. The address must be between 5 and 50 characters, can include letters, numbers, and periods, and cannot start or end with a period.

After you change your address, your old link stops working. Anyone who tries to visit your old profile URL will see an error. If you've shared your old address on other websites or in messages, update those links. You can change your address again, but Facebook enforces a 30-day waiting period between changes, so choose carefully.

What Facebook addresses cannot contain

Facebook blocks addresses that look like ID numbers (all digits), contain certain words the platform considers offensive or problematic, or are already taken by another user. You also cannot use addresses that impersonate public figures, brands, or organizations — Facebook reserves those. Periods are allowed in the middle of your address but not at the start or end.

If you try an address and Facebook says it's unavailable, it either belongs to someone else, violates Facebook's naming rules, or contains blocked content. Try a variation — add a number, use a period, or shorten it. Facebook does not hold addresses for inactive accounts, so a taken address might belong to an active user or a page, not necessarily a person.

Why your Facebook address matters for safety

Your address is public and searchable, so anyone can find your profile using it. This is why you should avoid using your full real name, birthdate, or other identifying information in your address — the more unique it is, the easier it is for someone to connect your Facebook profile to other accounts or information about you online. A generic or partial address is harder to link to your offline identity.

Your address also appears when you're tagged in photos, posts, or comments. If you tag yourself in a location or event, your address becomes part of that tag. Keep this in mind when deciding what address to use — it will show up in contexts beyond your own profile.

Sharing your Facebook address safely

When you share your Facebook address with someone, you're giving them a direct link to your profile. Only share it with people you trust or in contexts where you want to be found — professional networks, hobby groups, or friends. Avoid posting your address in public comments or on websites where strangers can see it.

If you receive a message from someone asking for your Facebook address, consider why they need it. If they already know you, they can search your name. If they're a stranger, you may not want them to have direct access to your profile. You can always say no or ask them to search for you by name instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have the same Facebook address on multiple accounts?

No. Each address can only belong to one account. If you have multiple accounts, each needs its own unique address. Facebook does not allow address sharing across accounts, even if you own both.

What happens to my old Facebook address when I change it?

The old address stops working when ready. Links to your old profile URL will not redirect — they will show an error. Anyone who saved your old address as a bookmark or link will need to use your new one. Update your address anywhere you've shared it publicly.

Can I change my Facebook address back to what it was before?

Only if no one else has claimed it in the meantime. Because of the 30-day waiting period between changes, if you change your address and then want to switch back, you have to wait 30 days. If someone else takes your old address during that time, you cannot reclaim it.

Is my Facebook address the same as my Facebook ID?

No. Your ID is a long string of numbers that Facebook assigns automatically and never changes. Your address is the custom username you choose. Both can be used to find your profile, but they are different. You can see your ID in your profile URL if you have not set a custom address yet.

What should I do if someone is using my name as their Facebook address?

Report it to Facebook. Go to their profile, click the three dots in the top right, and select "Report." Choose "It's pretending to be someone" and follow the steps. Facebook will review whether the account is impersonating you. If it is, they may remove the account or force a name change.