Your Facebook URL is in your profile settings, and the exact location depends on whether you use a custom URL or your default one

Every Facebook profile has a web address you can share with others. This address — called a URL — looks like either facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/profile.php?id=123456789. The first type is a custom URL that you choose yourself. The second is your default URL, which Facebook assigns automatically and uses a long number instead of your name. Both work the same way; they just look different.

Finding your URL takes less than a minute, and you only need to know where to look. The method is the same whether you use Facebook on a computer or a phone.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Facebook URL appears in your browser's address bar when you visit your own profile, and you can copy it directly from there.
  • You can also find your URL by opening your profile settings and looking for the "Username" field, which shows your custom URL if you have created one.
  • If you have not created a custom URL, Facebook assigns you a default URL with a long number, and both versions work equally well for sharing.
  • The fastest way to get your URL is to visit your profile, look at the top of the page, and copy the web address from your browser's address bar.

Finding your URL in the browser address bar

The simplest way to find your Facebook URL is to look at the address bar at the top of your browser. When you visit your own profile, the URL appears there automatically.

On a computer: Open Facebook, click your profile picture in the top right corner, then click your name. Look at the address bar at the very top of your browser window — the long field that shows the web address. Your Facebook URL is displayed there. You can click on it, select all the text, and copy it to paste elsewhere.

On a phone: Open the Facebook app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, scroll down and tap your name. At the top of your profile, tap the three dots next to your name. Tap "Copy profile URL" if that option appears. If it does not, you can open your browser instead, go to facebook.com, log in, tap your profile picture, and look at the address bar to see your URL.

Finding your custom URL in settings

If you have created a custom Facebook URL — one that uses your name instead of a number — you can also find it in your settings. This is useful if you want to confirm what custom URL you chose, or if you want to change it.

On a computer: Click the down arrow in the top right corner of Facebook, then click "Settings and privacy," then "Settings." On the left side, click "Personal information." Look for the field labeled "Username" — this shows your custom URL. If the field is empty, you have not created a custom URL yet and Facebook is using your default one instead.

On a phone: Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, scroll down and tap "Settings and privacy," then "Settings." Tap "Personal information," then look for "Username." This field shows your custom URL if you have created one.

Understanding custom URLs versus default URLs

Facebook gives every profile two possible URLs. Your default URL is assigned automatically and contains a long string of numbers. It looks like facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001234567890. This URL never changes and always works, even if you delete your custom URL later.

A custom URL is one you create yourself, and it uses your name or a phrase you choose. It looks like facebook.com/john.smith or facebook.com/jsmith42. You can create a custom URL only once, and you can change it once every 30 days after that. If you have not created a custom URL, Facebook will not show one in your settings.

Both URLs point to the same profile and work identically. Sharing either one with someone will take them to your profile. The custom URL is simply easier to remember and looks cleaner when you share it.

Copying and sharing your URL

Once you have found your URL, copying it is straightforward. On a computer, click the address bar, select all the text (or triple-click to select it automatically), then press Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C on a Mac) to copy. On a phone, tap and hold the address bar, then tap "Copy."

You can now paste your URL anywhere — into an email, a text message, a document, or another website. When someone clicks the link, they will be taken directly to your Facebook profile. You can also share your profile directly through Facebook itself by opening your profile, clicking the three dots near your name, and selecting "Share profile."

What to do if you cannot find your URL

If you are having trouble locating your URL, the most common reason is that you are not actually on your own profile. Make sure you have clicked on your name or profile picture, not someone else's profile. Your URL only appears in the address bar when you are viewing your own profile.

Another possibility is that your browser is hiding the address bar. On some phones, the address bar disappears when you scroll down the page. Scroll back to the top to see it again. If you are using a phone and the address bar still does not appear, try opening Facebook in your web browser instead of the app — the address bar is always visible in a browser.

If you are still stuck, the most reliable method is to go to facebook.com, log in, tap your profile picture, and look at the address bar. This works on any device and always shows your current URL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Facebook URL?

Yes, if you have a custom URL, you can change it once every 30 days. Go to Settings and privacy, then Settings, then Personal information, then click on your Username field and select "Edit." Type your new custom URL and click "Review." Facebook will check if it is available, and if it is, you can confirm the change. Your default URL never changes.

What if someone else has the username I want?

Custom usernames are first-come, first-served. If the username you want is taken, you will see a message saying it is not available. You can try a variation — adding numbers, periods, or underscores — or choose a different name entirely. Your default URL will always work regardless.

Is my Facebook URL the same as my profile ID?

Not exactly. Your profile ID is the long number that appears in your default URL. Your Facebook URL is the complete web address. They are related but not the same thing. If you have a custom URL, it does not contain your profile ID at all.

Can I see someone else's Facebook URL?

Yes. Visit their profile and look at the address bar in your browser. You will see their URL there. You can copy and share it with others, just as you would your own URL. This is how people send you links to their friends' profiles.

Why does my URL have numbers instead of my name?

That is your default URL, which means you have not created a custom URL yet. You can create one by going to Settings and privacy, then Settings, then Personal information, then clicking on the Username field and selecting "Create username." Choose a name and Facebook will check if it is available.