Finding Your Facebook Profile URL and What It's Used For

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

Your Facebook profile URL is a unique web address — something like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/100012345678 — that takes people directly to your profile when they click it or type it into a browser. Facebook assigns you a default URL automatically, but you can customize it to something easier to share and remember. Knowing where to find your URL matters because you'll need it to share your profile with others, add it to resumes or websites, or troubleshoot privacy settings.

The process differs slightly depending on whether you're using Facebook on a computer or phone, but both methods take less than a minute. Your URL is not the same as your name — it's the actual web address in the address bar.

Key Takeaways

Your Facebook profile URL appears in the address bar when you visit your own profile and starts with facebook.com/.
You can customize your URL once to something memorable, but Facebook won't let you change it again for at least 14 days.
The quickest way to find your URL on a computer is to click your profile picture in the top right, then look at what appears in the browser's address bar.
On a phone, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), scroll to your name, and the URL will appear in the address bar when your profile loads.
Your profile URL is different from your Facebook ID number, though both can be used to find your profile.

Finding your URL on a computer

Open Facebook in any web browser and look for your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen. Click on it — this takes you to your profile page. Once your profile loads, look at the address bar at the very top of the browser window. The URL shown there is your Facebook profile URL. It will look something like facebook.com/john.smith or facebook.com/100012345678 if you haven't customized it yet.

You can copy this URL by clicking in the address bar, selecting all the text (Ctrl+A on Windows or Command+A on Mac), then copying it (Ctrl+C or Command+C). Now you can paste it anywhere — into an email, a resume, a website, or a message to someone else.

Finding your URL on a phone or tablet

Open the Facebook app and tap the menu icon — three horizontal lines stacked on top of each other — usually in the bottom right corner on iPhone or the top right on Android. Scroll down until you see your name, then tap it. This opens your profile page. Once it loads, tap the address bar at the top of the browser (or the share button if you're in the app) and you'll see your profile URL displayed.

If you're using the Facebook app rather than a browser, you may not see an address bar. In that case, tap the three dots or menu icon on your profile and look for an option that says "Copy link to profile" or "Share profile." This copies your URL to your clipboard so you can paste it elsewhere.

Customizing your Facebook URL

Facebook lets you change your default URL once to something more memorable. Instead of a string of numbers, you could have facebook.com/yourname. To do this on a computer, go to your profile, click the three dots near your cover photo, and select "Edit profile." Look for a section called "Username" or "Facebook URL" and click "Edit." Type in the custom name you want — it must be at least five characters and can only contain letters, numbers, periods, and underscores.

Keep in mind that once you change your URL, Facebook won't let you change it again for at least 14 days. Choose something you're comfortable with long-term. Your old URL will stop working, so if you've shared it anywhere, update those links. The custom URL is easier to remember and looks more professional if you're sharing your profile on a resume or business website.

The difference between your URL and your Facebook ID

Your Facebook ID is a long string of numbers that Facebook assigns to every account — something like 100012345678. Your URL is the web address you use to visit your profile. They're related but not the same. If you haven't customized your URL, it will show your ID number instead of a name. Both work to find your profile, but a custom URL is easier for other people to use and remember.

You might see your ID number if you right-click on your profile picture and select "Inspect" (on a computer), but you don't need to do this for everyday use. Your URL is what matters when you're sharing your profile with others or adding it to documents.

Why you might need your Facebook URL

Your profile URL is useful in several situations. You might share it with someone who wants to find you on Facebook, add it to a resume or LinkedIn profile to show employers your social presence, or include it on a personal website. Some services also ask for your Facebook URL when you're signing up or connecting accounts. Having it handy saves time instead of asking someone to search for you by name.

Your URL is also what you'll see if you want to check your privacy settings or share your profile with specific people. It's the permanent address of your profile, so it's worth knowing where to find it.

What to do if you can't find your URL

If the address bar isn't showing your profile URL clearly, try refreshing the page or logging out and back in. Sometimes browser extensions or settings can hide the address bar — if that's the case, check your browser settings to make sure the address bar is visible. On phones, make sure you're actually on your profile page and not just viewing your feed.

If you're still having trouble, try going directly to facebook.com/yourname in the address bar (replacing "yourname" with your actual username). If that doesn't work, you can search for yourself on Facebook by name and click on your profile from the results. Once you're on your profile, the URL will appear in the address bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Facebook URL more than once?

No, Facebook only allows you to change your URL once every 14 days. Choose carefully the first time, because you'll be stuck with it for at least two weeks if you want to change it again. After the 14-day waiting period passes, you can change it to something different.

Is my Facebook URL the same as my profile link?

Yes, they're the same thing. Your profile URL is the web address that links directly to your profile. When someone clicks a link to your profile or types your URL into the address bar, they're using the same thing.

What if someone else already has the username I want?

Facebook won't let you use a username that's already taken. If you try to customize your URL and get an error, it means someone else has that username. Try adding a number, period, or underscore to make it unique — for example, john.smith.2 instead of john.smith.

Can I see other people's Facebook URLs?

Yes, you can see anyone's Facebook URL by visiting their profile and looking at the address bar. This is public information. You can also copy someone else's profile URL and share it with others if you want to help them find that person on Facebook.

Does my Facebook URL change if I change my name?

If you've customized your URL, changing your name won't affect it — your URL stays the same. If you're still using the default URL with your ID number, your URL won't change either. Your name and your URL are separate things on Facebook.

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