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

Your Facebook URL is the link you can share with someone so they can visit your profile page. It looks like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/numbers depending on how you set it up. Facebook assigns you a default URL when you create an account, but you can customize it to something easier to remember and share. Finding your URL takes less than a minute — it's either already visible on your profile or you can create a custom one yourself.

Once you have your URL, you can share it in emails, text messages, or anywhere else you want people to find your profile quickly. Your URL is public information, so anyone with the link can visit your profile — though they will only see what your privacy settings allow them to see.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Facebook URL appears in the address bar when you visit your own profile, or you can find it by clicking the three dots on your profile cover photo.
  • Facebook gives you one chance to create a custom username, and you cannot change it again for 60 days after you set it.
  • If you have not created a custom username yet, Facebook has assigned you a default URL made of numbers that you can replace.
  • You can share your URL by copying it from the address bar or by using Facebook's built-in "Copy link to profile" option.

Finding your URL by visiting your profile

The fastest way to find your Facebook URL is to go to your own profile and look at the address bar at the top of your browser. Open Facebook, click your profile picture in the top right corner, and select "Profile" from the menu. The web address that appears in your browser's address bar is your Facebook URL. It will either be facebook.com/yourname if you have set up a custom username, or facebook.com/100123456789 (a long string of numbers) if you have not.

Write down or copy this URL somewhere you can find it later. You can use it to share your profile with friends, family, or colleagues, or to include on a website or resume. The address bar method works on both desktop and mobile browsers, though on a phone the address bar may be smaller and harder to see at first glance.

Finding your URL through your profile menu

If you want to see your URL without looking at the address bar, you can access it through Facebook's built-in menu. Go to your profile and look for the three dots (•••) in the top right corner of your cover photo. Click those dots and select "Copy link to profile" from the menu that appears. This copies your URL to your clipboard so you can paste it anywhere — into an email, a text message, or a document.

This method is useful if you are on a phone or tablet where the address bar is harder to see, or if you want to share your URL immediately without typing it out. The copied link will be your current URL, whether that is a custom username or your default number-based address.

Creating a custom username if you have not already

Facebook lets you create one custom username that replaces the long number string in your URL. If your current URL is a series of numbers, you have not yet created a custom username. To set one up, go to your profile and click the three dots on your cover photo. Select "Settings and privacy," then "Settings." On the left side, click "Personal information," then find the section labeled "Username." Click "Edit" next to it and type the username you want. Facebook will tell you right away if that username is already taken.

Choose something simple and professional if you plan to share your profile with people outside your friend group. Usernames can include letters, numbers, periods, and underscores, but not spaces. Once you create a custom username, you cannot change it for 60 days. After that 60-day period, you can change it again, but you have to wait another 60 days before changing it a second time.

What to do if your custom username is taken

If the username you want is already in use by someone else, Facebook will not let you have it. Try adding a number to the end, using an underscore or period in the middle, or choosing a different name altogether. For example, if "sarah.smith" is taken, you might try "sarah.smith23" or "sarah_smith" instead. Keep trying variations until you find one that is available.

Remember that you only get one custom username per account, and you cannot change it again for 60 days once you set it. Take your time choosing something you will be happy with for at least two months. If you are not sure what to pick, you can always use your default number-based URL for now and come back to create a custom username later.

Sharing your Facebook URL with others

Once you know your URL, you can share it in several ways. Copy it from the address bar and paste it into an email, text message, or social media post. You can also use the three-dot menu on your profile and select "Copy link to profile" to copy it automatically. If you want to send it to a specific person through Facebook Messenger, you can paste the URL into a message and Facebook will show a preview of your profile.

Your URL is public, so anyone with the link can visit your profile — but they will only see what you have set your privacy settings to allow them to see. If your profile is set to private, visitors will see limited information and will have to send you a friend request to see more. You can change your privacy settings at any time through "Settings and privacy" > "Settings" > "Privacy."

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Facebook URL after I create it?

You can change your custom username, but only once every 60 days. If you just created one, you will have to wait 60 days before you can change it to something different. After that waiting period, you can change it again, but you will have to wait another 60 days before changing it a third time.

What if I see a URL with facebook.com/profile.php in it?

That is an older Facebook URL format that still works. It points to your profile just like a custom username does. You can still use it to share your profile, but creating a custom username gives you a shorter, easier-to-remember link that looks more professional.

Is my Facebook URL the same as my Facebook ID?

No. Your Facebook ID is a long number that Facebook uses internally to identify your account. Your URL is the web address people use to visit your profile. They are related — your ID is part of your default URL — but they are not the same thing.

Can someone find my Facebook URL if they search for my name?

If your profile is set to public or if your privacy settings allow it, yes. People can search for your name on Facebook and find your profile that way. Your URL is just another way to reach the same profile — it is not hidden or private.