Your Facebook profile link is the URL that points directly to your profile page
Your Facebook profile link is a web address that takes someone straight to your profile when they click it. It looks like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/numbers depending on how you set it up. You need this link if you want to share your profile with someone, add it to a resume or website, or understand what information Facebook is showing about you to advertisers and data brokers.
Finding your own link takes less than a minute. The process is the same whether you use Facebook on a computer or phone, though the exact buttons look slightly different.
Key Takeaways
- Your Facebook profile link is a URL that starts with facebook.com/ followed by your name or a string of numbers.
- You can find it by clicking your profile picture in the top right corner of Facebook, then copying the URL from your browser's address bar.
- Facebook lets you customize your profile link to use your name instead of numbers, but you can only change it once.
- Knowing your profile link helps you see what information Facebook displays publicly and what third parties can see about you.
Finding your profile link on a computer
Open Facebook and look at the top right corner. Click your profile picture — the small circular image with your face in it. This takes you to your profile page.
Look at the address bar at the very top of your browser window. The URL shown there is your profile link. It will be something like facebook.com/sarah.chen.123 or facebook.com/100087654321. You can click on the address bar, select all the text, and copy it to paste elsewhere.
Finding your profile link on a phone
Open the Facebook app and tap the menu icon — three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner on Android, or at the bottom center on iPhone. Scroll down and tap your name.
This opens your profile. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of your profile (on iPhone) or the menu icon (on Android). Look for an option that says "Copy link to profile" or "Share profile." Tap it, and Facebook copies your profile link to your clipboard. You can now paste it anywhere you need it.
If you do not see a "Copy link" option, open your browser instead of the app. Tap the address bar at the top and look for your profile URL there, the same way you would on a computer.
Customizing your profile link with a username
By default, Facebook assigns you a profile link with numbers in it. You can change this once to use your name or a custom word instead. Go to your profile, click the three dots menu, and look for "Username" or "Edit profile." Facebook will show you what custom link is available.
Choose carefully — you can only change your username once every 30 days, and some changes cannot be undone. Once you set a custom username, your old numbered link stops working and redirects to your new one.
What your profile link reveals about you
Your profile link is public by default. Anyone who has the link can visit your profile, and what they see depends on your privacy settings. If your profile is set to "Public," anyone on the internet can see your posts, photos, and friend list. If it is set to "Friends only," only people you have accepted as friends can see that information.
Data brokers and advertisers use profile links to find and track you across the internet. They may use your public information to build a profile about your interests, location, and behavior. Knowing your own profile link helps you understand what information is publicly attached to your name and what you might want to make private.
Checking your privacy settings from your profile link
Once you have your profile link, visit it as if you were someone else. Open a new private or incognito browser window, paste your profile link into the address bar, and see what appears. This shows you exactly what strangers can see about you.
If you see posts, photos, or information you do not want public, go back to your main profile and adjust your privacy settings. Click the three dots menu, select "Settings and privacy," then "Settings." Look for "Privacy" in the left menu. From there you can change who can see your posts, who can contact you, and who can find your profile through search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my profile link back to numbers if I do not like my username?
No. Once you set a custom username, you cannot revert to the numbered version. You can change your username to something different, but only once every 30 days. Choose your custom link carefully the first time.
What if someone else has the username I want?
Facebook usernames are first-come, first-served. If the name you want is taken, you will need to choose a different one. You can try variations like adding numbers, periods, or underscores, but the exact name you want may not be available.
Does sharing my profile link let Facebook track me more?
Sharing your profile link itself does not increase tracking. However, your profile link makes it easier for advertisers and data brokers to find your public information. If you are concerned about tracking, adjust your privacy settings so fewer people can see your posts and profile details.
Is my profile link the same as my Facebook ID?
No. Your profile link is a human-readable URL like facebook.com/yourname. Your Facebook ID is a long string of numbers that Facebook uses internally. You can find your ID by right-clicking on your profile picture and looking at the image URL, but most people do not need it.