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

Your Facebook profile URL is a web address that looks like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/numbers. It's the link you can share with people so they can visit your profile, and it's also what you use when you want to embed your profile somewhere else or send someone a direct link to find you.

Facebook gives you two types of profile addresses. One uses a custom name you choose (like facebook.com/sarah.jones), and one uses a long string of numbers that Facebook assigns automatically (like facebook.com/100087654321). You can find either one in seconds from your profile page.

Key Takeaways

  • Your profile URL appears in the address bar when you visit your own profile, and you can copy it directly from there.
  • You can create a custom Facebook username (a shorter, easier-to-remember version) once, but you cannot change it again.
  • The numeric version of your profile URL never changes, even if you change your name or username.
  • You can find your profile URL on desktop by clicking your profile picture, then copying the address from the browser bar.

Finding your profile URL on desktop

On a computer, click your profile picture in the top right corner of Facebook. This takes you to your profile page. Look at the address bar at the very top of your browser — the URL shown there is your profile address. You can click in the address bar, select all the text, and copy it.

The address will be either your custom username (facebook.com/yourname) or your numeric ID (facebook.com/100087654321). Both are equally valid and point to the same profile. If you have set up a custom username, that's the one Facebook shows by default, but the numeric version still works.

Finding your profile URL on mobile

On a phone or tablet, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the Facebook app. Tap your name at the top of the menu. This opens your profile page.

To copy your profile URL on mobile, tap the three dots next to your name (or in the top right corner of your profile), then look for an option that says "Copy link to profile" or similar. Different phones and different versions of the app may word this slightly differently, but the option is usually in that menu. If you don't see it, you can also open Facebook in your phone's web browser instead of the app, then copy the URL from the address bar the same way you would on desktop.

The difference between custom usernames and numeric IDs

When you first create a Facebook account, you get a numeric profile ID automatically. This is a long string of numbers that never changes, no matter what you do to your account. You can find it in any profile URL that shows numbers instead of a name.

A custom username is a shorter, easier-to-share version that you can set up once. You choose what it is (like facebook.com/jane.photography or facebook.com/jsmith), and Facebook checks that nobody else is using it. Once you set a custom username, you cannot change it again, so choose carefully. If you have not set one up yet, you can do so by going to your profile, clicking the three dots next to your name, and selecting "Create a username" or similar.

Why you might need your profile URL

You need your profile URL when you want to share your profile with someone outside of Facebook. You can send it in an email, text message, or any other app, and the person can click it to visit your profile without being your friend first (depending on your privacy settings).

You also need it if you want to add your Facebook profile to a website, resume, or online portfolio. Many websites have a field where you can paste social media links, and your Facebook profile URL goes there. Some people also use their profile URL when they want to report a problem to Facebook support or when they are setting up integrations with other apps.

What to do if you cannot find your profile URL

If the address bar is not showing a clear URL, make sure you are actually on your own profile page. Click your profile picture again to confirm. On mobile, if the app is not showing you a way to copy the link, open Facebook in your web browser instead — the browser's address bar will always show your profile URL clearly.

If you are looking at someone else's profile by mistake, you will see their URL instead of yours. Make sure you clicked your own profile picture, not someone else's name or picture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my profile URL after I set it?

You can change your custom username only once. After that, it is locked. If you have not set a custom username yet, you can create one. If you have already created one and want a different one, you cannot change it through normal settings — you would need to contact Facebook support, and they may not be able to help.

Is my numeric profile ID the same as my profile URL?

Your numeric ID is part of your profile URL. The full URL is facebook.com/ followed by your numeric ID. So if your ID is 100087654321, your numeric profile URL is facebook.com/100087654321. Both the numeric version and your custom username (if you have one) work as profile URLs.

Can someone find my profile if they only have my profile URL?

Yes. Anyone with your profile URL can visit your profile page. What they can see depends on your privacy settings. You can control who sees your photos, posts, and other information by adjusting your privacy settings in Facebook's settings menu.

What if I do not want to share my profile URL?

You do not have to share it. Your profile URL exists whether you share it or not. If you want to limit who can find you, adjust your privacy settings to make your profile harder to search for, or change who can contact you. You can do this in Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Privacy.