Facebook lets you change the address on your account in two places, and they do different things

Your Facebook address has two separate parts. One is your profile URL — the web link people use to find you, like facebook.com/yourname. The other is your location address — the physical street address that appears on your profile if you choose to share it. You can change either one, but the steps are different and the rules are different.

The profile URL is harder to change because Facebook limits how often you can do it. The location address is easier — you can update it whenever you want. This guide covers both, so you can decide which one you actually need to change and what to expect when you do.

Key Takeaways

  • Your profile URL (facebook.com/yourname) can only be changed once every 60 days, and you need to have a confirmed name and email address on your account first.
  • Your location address (the physical street address on your profile) can be changed or hidden anytime through your About section, with no waiting period.
  • Changing your profile URL does not automatically update links that other people have already shared — old links may still work or may redirect to your new one depending on Facebook's system.
  • If you want to hide your address entirely instead of changing it, you can delete it from your profile and control who sees it through your privacy settings.

How to change your profile URL (the facebook.com/yourname link)

Your profile URL is the web address people click to visit your profile. To change it, open Facebook on a computer (this does not work well on the mobile app). Go to your profile by clicking your name or profile picture. Click the three dots next to your cover photo, then select Edit profile. On the left side, you will see a section called Username. Click the pencil icon next to it.

Facebook will show you your current username and a text box where you can type a new one. Type what you want — it can be letters, numbers, and periods, but no spaces or special characters. Click Review, then Confirm. If the username is available, it changes when ready. If it is taken, Facebook tells you and you have to try a different one.

The catch is the 60-day rule: you can only change your username once every 60 days. If you changed it recently, Facebook will tell you when you can change it again. There is no way around this — you have to wait. Also, you need a confirmed email address and a confirmed name on your account before Facebook lets you change your username at all. If you have not confirmed these yet, do that first through your Settings.

How to change your location address (the physical street address on your profile)

Your location address is the street address that shows on your profile under your name and photo. To change it, go to your profile and click Edit profile. Scroll down to the About section and look for Address. If you already have an address listed, click the pencil icon next to it. If you do not have one, click Add address.

Type your new address in the text box. Facebook will suggest matches as you type — click the one that matches what you want. Once you select it, click Save. The change takes effect right away. You can change this as many times as you want with no waiting period.

If you do not want to share your address at all, you can delete it instead of changing it. Click the pencil icon, then click the trash icon, then confirm. Your address will be removed from your profile completely.

Who can see your address once you add it

By default, your address is visible to Friends only — people who are not your friends cannot see it. You can change this through your privacy settings if you want to make it more or less visible. Go to your profile, click Edit profile, find your address, and look for the audience icon (it looks like a person or a globe). Click it to choose who can see your address: Public (everyone), Friends (friends only), Friends except (friends except certain people), or Only me (nobody but you).

If you set it to Only me, your address will not show on your profile at all, even though it is stored in your account. This is useful if you want to keep the address on file for Facebook's purposes but do not want it visible to other people.

What happens to old links when you change your profile URL

When you change your profile URL, the old link does not disappear when ready. For a while, Facebook will redirect the old link to your new one — so if someone clicks a link to your old profile URL, they will end up on your new profile. However, Facebook does not may provide how long this redirect lasts. Over time, old links may stop working or may not redirect properly.

This means if you have shared your profile link in a lot of places — in an email signature, on a website, in a resume — you should update those links yourself after you change your username. Do not rely on the redirect to work forever. You can find your new profile URL by going to your profile and copying the address from your browser's address bar.

Privacy and safety considerations when sharing your address

Sharing a physical street address on Facebook is a real decision, not just a profile detail. Once it is public or visible to friends, anyone in that audience can see where you live. This information can be used to find you in person, to target you for theft or harassment, or to combine with other information about you online.

If you live in a shared building, work from home, or have safety concerns, leaving your address blank or setting it to Only me is the safer choice. You can always add it later if you change your mind. If you do share it, check your privacy settings regularly — Facebook sometimes changes default settings when it updates its interface, and your address visibility may shift without you noticing.

Troubleshooting: what to do if you cannot change your address

If you try to change your profile URL and Facebook says you have to wait, you are hitting the 60-day limit. There is no workaround — you have to wait until the 60 days have passed. Facebook counts from the date of your last change, not from the calendar month. If you changed it on March 15, you can change it again on May 14.

If you cannot change your location address, the most common reason is that your account does not have a confirmed email address or confirmed name. Go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Personal information and make sure both your email and name are confirmed. If they are, try again. If you still cannot change it, try using a different browser or clearing your browser cache, as this sometimes fixes temporary glitches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Facebook address on my phone?

You can change your location address (physical street address) on the mobile app by going to your profile, tapping Edit profile, scrolling to Address, and updating it. Changing your profile URL (username) is much harder on mobile — Facebook's mobile app does not always show the username editing option. Use a computer browser instead for the best experience.

What if someone else has the username I want?

If the username is taken, you cannot have it. Facebook does not have a waiting list or a way to claim a username. You have to choose a different one. You can try adding numbers or periods to make it unique — for example, if "john.smith" is taken, you might try "john.smith.1" or "johnsmith.2".

Does changing my address affect my Facebook ads or targeting?

Changing the address on your profile does not directly change how Facebook targets ads to you. Facebook uses location data from your device, your IP address, and your account settings to show you location-based ads — not the address you put on your profile. However, if you change your address and update your location settings elsewhere in your account, that could affect ad targeting.

Can I have multiple addresses on my profile?

No, Facebook only lets you list one address on your profile at a time. If you need to show multiple locations — like a home address and a work address — you would have to pick one or leave the address blank and mention your locations in your bio or About section instead.

If I delete my address, can I add it back later?

Yes, you can add a new address anytime by going to your profile, clicking Edit profile, finding the Address section, and clicking Add address. There is no limit to how many times you can add or remove your address.