How to Find Your Facebook URL (Profile Link)
Your Facebook URL is the web address that leads directly to your profile, page, or group. It's the link you'd share with someone so they can find you on Facebook — and knowing where to look for it (and what type you have) matters more than most people realize.
What Is a Facebook URL?
Every Facebook account has at least one URL — a unique address in the format facebook.com/something. That "something" can be:
- A numeric ID (e.g.,
facebook.com/100085736412345) — assigned automatically by Facebook - A custom username (e.g.,
facebook.com/yourname) — set by you or Facebook based on your profile name
Both point to the same profile. The custom username version is cleaner, easier to share, and more memorable. Not every account has one — it depends on account age, settings, and whether you've ever set one manually.
How to Find Your Facebook Profile URL on Desktop 🖥️
Method 1: From your profile page
- Log into Facebook and click your name or profile picture to go to your profile
- Look at the browser's address bar at the top of the page
- The URL displayed is your Facebook profile link
Copy it directly from there. If it shows a long string of numbers, that's your numeric ID — still valid, just less presentable.
Method 2: Via Settings
- Click your profile photo (top right) → Settings & Privacy → Settings
- Select Profile Information or look for Username in the left menu
- Your current username (if set) is shown — your URL is
facebook.com/[thatusername]
How to Find Your Facebook URL on Mobile 📱
On the Facebook app (iOS or Android):
- Tap your profile picture or name to open your profile
- Tap the three dots (···) or Edit Profile button near your cover photo
- Look for Copy Profile URL, Copy Link, or similar — this copies the link directly to your clipboard
The exact label varies depending on your app version and operating system. Facebook updates its mobile UI regularly, so the option may sit inside an overflow menu or under "About."
Alternative mobile method:
Open Facebook in your phone's mobile browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) rather than the app. Navigate to your profile — the address bar will display your URL just like on desktop.
Personal Profile vs. Facebook Page URLs
The process differs slightly depending on what type of Facebook presence you're looking for:
| Type | Where to Find the URL | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Profile | Browser address bar on your profile | facebook.com/yourname |
| Facebook Page | Browser bar on the Page, or Page Settings | facebook.com/yourpagename |
| Facebook Group | Browser bar while viewing the Group | facebook.com/groups/groupname |
Facebook Pages (used for businesses, creators, and public figures) have their own URLs managed under Page Settings → Page Info. If you administer a Page, that URL is separate from your personal profile link.
Why Your Facebook URL Might Look Different Than Expected
A few factors affect what your URL looks like right now:
- Account age — older accounts are more likely to have clean custom usernames; newer ones may still show numeric IDs
- Whether you've set a username — you can do this in Settings, but Facebook's rules (minimum friend count, account standing) have historically gated this feature
- Previous name changes — Facebook sometimes retains old usernames as redirects but updates the primary URL
- Mobile vs. desktop — the app may display a shortened or app-specific link that doesn't work cleanly outside of Facebook; the browser version is generally more reliable for sharing
What to Do If Your URL Is a Long Number
If your URL looks like facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085736412345, you're seeing the numeric profile ID format. This works — anyone clicking it lands on your profile — but it's not user-friendly.
You may be able to set a cleaner username by going to: Settings → General → Username (on desktop) or Settings → Personal Information → Username (on mobile)
Facebook's username availability and eligibility rules apply. Not all accounts can set one at any given time, and once set, usernames can only be changed under certain conditions.
Finding Someone Else's Facebook URL
If you're looking for another person's or business's Facebook URL (not your own), navigate to their profile or Page in a browser and copy the address bar — the same principle applies. The URL is always visible in the browser when you're viewing that profile directly.
The Part That Depends on Your Situation
Where exactly the link appears in your Facebook app, whether you have a username available to set, and how the URL looks — these all shift based on your account type, app version, device, and Facebook's current interface layout. The desktop browser method is the most consistent across users; the mobile experience varies enough that your screen may look noticeably different from any step-by-step guide written even a few months ago.