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 directly to your profile when they click it. It looks like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/1234567890 depending on how your profile is set up. You need this link if you want to share your profile with someone, add it to a resume or website, or troubleshoot profile visibility issues.

The fastest way to find it is to open Facebook, click your profile picture in the top right corner, and look at the web address in your browser's address bar. That address is your profile link. You can copy it from there and paste it anywhere you need it.

Key Takeaways

  • Your profile link appears in the address bar when you visit your own profile, and it starts with facebook.com/ followed by your username or ID number.
  • You can find your profile link by clicking your profile picture, then copying the URL directly from your browser's address bar.
  • If your profile uses a custom username, the link will show that name; if not, it will show a long number called your user ID.
  • You can share your profile link with others, but they will only see the parts of your profile you have set to public in your privacy settings.

Finding your profile link through your profile picture

The simplest method works on both desktop and mobile. Open Facebook and look for your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen (on mobile, it may be in the bottom right). Click or tap on it once.

Facebook will take you to your profile page. Now look at the web address in your browser's address bar at the very top of the screen. That entire address is your profile link. On a desktop computer, you can click in the address bar, select all the text, and copy it. On a phone, tap and hold the address bar until a copy option appears.

Finding your profile link through the menu

If clicking your profile picture does not work or you prefer a different route, you can reach your profile through the main menu. On desktop, click the three horizontal lines (called a hamburger menu) in the bottom left corner. Scroll down until you see your name, then click it.

On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom right of the screen, scroll down to find your name, and tap it. Either way, you will land on your profile page, and the address bar will show your profile link. Copy it the same way: click in the address bar, select all, and copy.

Understanding usernames versus user IDs in your link

Your profile link will show one of two things after facebook.com/. If you have created a custom username, your link will look like facebook.com/john.smith or facebook.com/jsmith22. This is easier to remember and share.

If you have not created a custom username, your link will show a long string of numbers, like facebook.com/100087654321. This number is your user ID, and it works just as well as a custom username. Both types of links point to the same profile. You can create or change a custom username by going to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then scrolling to find Username.

Sharing your profile link safely

Once you have your profile link, you can share it anywhere — in an email, on a resume, in a text message, or on another website. When someone clicks your link, they will see your profile page, but they will only see the information you have set to public.

If you want to control what people see when they visit your profile, check your privacy settings. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then scroll to Privacy. You can set who sees your friends list, your posts, your photos, and other details. Your profile link itself does not expose anything private — it just directs people to your profile, where your privacy settings take over.

What to do if your profile link does not appear in the address bar

On rare occasions, the address bar may not show a clean profile link. This usually happens if you are using an older browser or if Facebook is loading slowly. Try refreshing the page by pressing F5 on desktop or swiping down on mobile. Then check the address bar again.

If you still do not see a clear link, try a different browser. Open Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge, log into Facebook, click your profile picture, and check the address bar. The link should appear there. If you are on mobile and the address bar is hidden, tap at the very top of the screen to make it visible.

Using your profile link on other platforms

Your Facebook profile link can go anywhere you want to direct people to your profile. You can paste it into your email signature, your LinkedIn profile, your personal website, or a resume if you are using Facebook professionally. Some people add it to their Instagram bio or Twitter profile so followers can find them on Facebook.

The link is permanent as long as your account exists. Even if you change your username, Facebook will redirect the old link to your new one, so you do not have to update it everywhere you have posted it. This makes it safe to share widely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my profile link?

Yes, you can change the username part of your link by creating or updating a custom username in your Settings. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Username. The facebook.com/ part never changes, but everything after it can be customized once per 30 days.

Will people see my private information if I share my profile link?

No. Your profile link only takes people to your profile page. What they see depends entirely on your privacy settings. If you have set your posts to private, only your friends will see them, even if a stranger clicks your link. Your privacy settings control what is visible, not the link itself.

What is the difference between my profile link and my user ID?

Your user ID is a permanent number assigned to your account. Your profile link can display either that number or a custom username you create. Both links work identically and point to the same profile. The custom username is just easier to remember and share.

Is my profile link the same on mobile and desktop?

Yes. Your profile link is the same whether you access Facebook on a phone, tablet, or computer. The address bar will show the same link on all devices. You only need to find it once and can use it everywhere.