How to Find a URL on Facebook

What a Facebook URL is and why you need it

A URL is the web address that points to a specific page on Facebook — your profile, a group, a business page, or a single post. It looks like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/groups/groupname or a long string of numbers if Facebook assigned you an ID instead of a custom name. You need this address when you want to share a link to something on Facebook, report a page to Facebook, or give someone a direct way to find you.

Finding a URL is straightforward once you know where to look. The address bar at the top of your browser shows it, or you can copy it directly from Facebook's sharing tools. Different types of pages — your profile, a group, a business page, a photo, a post — each have their own URL, and the method to find them is slightly different for each one.

Key Takeaways

Your profile URL appears in the address bar when you visit your own profile, and you can also find it by clicking your name anywhere on Facebook.
A group URL is visible in the address bar when you open the group, and it includes the group's name or ID number.
To copy a post's URL, click the three dots on that post and select "Copy link to post" — do not copy from the address bar, which may not include the full post address.
Business pages, photos, and videos each have their own URLs accessible through the address bar or through Facebook's built-in sharing and copying tools.
Once you have a URL, you can paste it anywhere — in an email, a text message, a document, or another website — and people can click it to go directly to that page.

Finding your own profile URL

The easiest way to find your profile URL is to go to your profile and look at the address bar at the very top of your browser. When you are on your own profile page, the address bar shows something like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/profile.php?id=123456789 if you have not set a custom name.

You can also find your profile URL without looking at the address bar. Click your profile picture or your name anywhere on Facebook — in the top right corner, in a comment, in a message. This takes you to your profile, and the URL is now in the address bar. If you want to copy it, click once in the address bar to select it, then press Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C on Mac) to copy it to your clipboard.

If you have set a custom name for your profile, your URL will be shorter and easier to share. If you have not, Facebook uses a long number instead. Both work the same way — people can click either one and reach your profile.

Finding a group URL

When you open a Facebook group, the URL appears in the address bar. It looks like facebook.com/groups/groupname or facebook.com/groups/123456789 depending on whether the group has a custom name. You can copy this URL the same way you copy your profile URL: click in the address bar, select all, and copy.

You can also find the group URL through Facebook's sharing tool. On the group's main page, look for a menu button (usually three dots or lines) near the top. Click it and look for an option like "Copy link" or "Share." This copies the group's URL to your clipboard so you can paste it anywhere.

Keep in mind that private groups have URLs that work differently — if someone is not already a member, they may not be able to see the group even if they have the URL. Public groups can be viewed by anyone with the link.

Copying a post's URL

To get the URL of a single post, hover over the post and click the three dots (or menu icon) in the top right corner of that post. A menu appears with several options. Look for "Copy link to post" and click it. This copies the post's URL to your clipboard.

Do not copy the URL from the address bar when you are viewing a post. The address bar may show a different URL that does not point directly to that post, especially if you reached it by scrolling through your feed. Using the "Copy link to post" option ensures you get the correct address.

Once you have copied the URL, you can paste it into an email, a text message, a document, or anywhere else. When someone clicks it, they go directly to that post.

Finding a business page URL

A business page URL appears in the address bar when you visit the page. It usually looks like facebook.com/businessname or facebook.com/pages/businessname/123456789. You can copy it from the address bar the same way you copy your profile URL.

You can also find the business page URL by clicking the menu button (three dots) on the page itself and looking for a "Copy link" or "Share" option. Some business pages also display their URL directly on the page, often near the top or in the "About" section.

Finding URLs for photos and videos

To find the URL of a photo, click on the photo to open it in full view. The address bar now shows the photo's URL. You can copy it from there, or click the three dots on the photo and select "Copy link" if that option appears.

Videos work the same way. Click the video to open it, and the URL appears in the address bar. You can also right-click the video player itself and look for an option like "Copy video URL" or "Copy link," though this option is not always available depending on the video's privacy settings.

What to do once you have the URL

Once you have copied a URL, you can paste it anywhere. Paste it into an email by pressing Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac). Paste it into a text message, a document, a spreadsheet, or another website. You can also share it through Facebook's own messenger by pasting it into a message thread — Facebook will usually show a preview of what the link points to.

If you are sharing a URL with someone, keep in mind that they will only be able to see what you can see. If you share a private profile URL with someone who is not your friend, they will see a limited version of your profile. If you share a private group URL with someone who is not a member, they may not be able to view the group at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my profile URL have a long number instead of my name?

Facebook assigns every profile a unique ID number. If you have not set a custom name (also called a username), your URL uses this number. You can set a custom name once in your profile settings under "Username," and your URL will change to a shorter, easier-to-share address.

Can I change my profile URL?

Yes, you can set a custom username in your profile settings. Go to Settings, click "Personal Information," and look for "Username." You can change it, but Facebook limits how often you can do this — usually once every 60 days. Once you set it, your URL becomes facebook.com/yourname.

What if the URL does not work when someone clicks it?

The most common reason is privacy settings. If you shared a private profile URL with someone who is not your friend, they may see an error or a limited profile. Check your privacy settings to see who can view your profile. For groups and pages, make sure the person has permission to view them — private groups require membership, and some pages may have restrictions.

Is it safe to share my profile URL?

Sharing your profile URL is as safe as your privacy settings allow. Your URL itself does not expose personal information — it just points to what you have already made visible on Facebook. Before sharing, review your privacy settings to make sure you are comfortable with what the person will see.

How do I find the URL of someone else's profile?

Click on their name or profile picture anywhere on Facebook. This takes you to their profile, and the URL appears in the address bar. You can copy it from there. What you see depends on their privacy settings — you may see their full profile, a limited version, or just their name and profile picture.

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