Facebook lets you change the address on your profile in two places: your personal information section and your "About" page

The address field on Facebook is optional, and you control who sees it. You can update it from any device — phone, tablet, or computer — and the change takes effect immediately. Facebook stores this information separately from your login details, so changing your address won't affect how you sign in.

Most people add an address to help friends find them, list where they work or went to school, or make their profile easier to search. You can leave it blank entirely, show it only to close friends, or make it visible to everyone. The choice is yours.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your address from the "About" section of your profile on any device in under a minute.
  • Facebook lets you control who sees your address — you can hide it from everyone, show it to friends only, or make it public.
  • Changing your address on Facebook does not change your account password or login information.
  • If you do not want an address listed at all, you can delete it and leave the field blank.

How to update your address on a phone or tablet

Open the Facebook app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap "Settings & Privacy," then tap "Settings." Look for "Personal Information" and tap it. You should see "Address" listed there — tap it to add or change your address.

Type in your new address and tap "Save." Facebook will ask you who can see this information. You can choose "Public," "Friends," "Friends Except," or "Only Me." Select your preference and tap "Save" again. The change is now live on your profile.

How to update your address on a computer

Go to Facebook.com and log in. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Settings & Privacy," then "Settings." On the left side, click "Personal Information." You should see "Address" listed — click the pencil icon next to it to edit.

Type in your new address and click "Save." A dropdown menu will appear asking who can see this information. Choose your privacy level and click "Save" again. The update appears on your profile immediately.

Controlling who sees your address

When you add or change your address, Facebook always asks you to set a privacy level. "Public" means anyone on the internet can see it, even people without a Facebook account. "Friends" means only people you have added as friends can see it. "Friends Except" lets you hide it from specific people in your friends list. "Only Me" means no one else can see it at all.

You can change these privacy settings anytime without changing the address itself. Go back to the address field, click the privacy icon next to it (it looks like a lock or a person), and select a new level. This is useful if you want to keep the address on your profile but make it private, or vice versa.

Removing your address entirely

If you do not want any address listed on your profile, you can delete it. Follow the same steps to reach the address field, then click the X or delete button next to your current address. Facebook will remove it from your profile, and the field will be empty.

You can add an address again anytime by following the same process. Removing your address does not delete your account or affect any other information on your profile.

What happens if you enter an incomplete or incorrect address

Facebook does not verify that the address you enter is real or correct. You can type anything in the address field — a nickname, a landmark, a business name, or a made-up location. Facebook will save whatever you type without checking it.

This means you are not locked into a specific format. If you want to list "Downtown Coffee Shop" instead of a street address, or just a city name, Facebook will accept it. The field is flexible so you can share location information in whatever way feels right to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my Facebook address change my login password?

No. Your address is part of your profile information, separate from your login details. Changing your address will not affect your password or how you sign in to Facebook.

Can I hide my address from one specific person?

Yes. Choose "Friends Except" when you set the privacy level for your address. Facebook will then let you select which friends cannot see it. You can add or remove people from this list anytime.

What if I do not want to list an address at all?

You do not have to add an address. The field is optional. If you have already added one and want to remove it, delete the text and save. Your profile will show no address, and no one will see one.

Can I add a work address instead of a home address?

Yes. Facebook does not distinguish between home and work addresses — it is just one address field. You can enter a work location, a business address, a city name, or anything else you want to share.

Will changing my address affect my Facebook ads or recommendations?

Facebook may use your address to show you location-based ads or recommendations, but changing it will not immediately reset your ad preferences. If you want to control what ads you see based on location, you can adjust your ad settings separately in your privacy and security settings.