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

Your Facebook URL is a unique web address that takes people straight to your profile when they click it or type it into a browser. It looks like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/numbers depending on what you set up. Finding it takes less than a minute, and you'll need it if you want to share your profile with someone, add it to a resume or website, or troubleshoot why people can't find you.

The fastest way 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's your URL. If you want to customize it or check what others see when they visit, you can do that from your profile settings.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Facebook URL appears in the browser address bar when you visit your own profile and starts with facebook.com/.
  • Facebook assigns you a default URL with numbers, but you can customize it once to something easier to remember and share.
  • You can only change your custom URL once every 60 days, so choose carefully before you update it.
  • Your profile URL is public by default, but you can control who sees your profile through privacy settings separate from the URL itself.

Finding your URL on desktop

Open Facebook and click your profile picture in the top right corner. This takes you to your profile page. Look at the address bar at the very top of your browser window — the long field that usually starts with "https://". You'll see something like facebook.com/john.smith.123 or facebook.com/100087654321. That entire address is your Facebook URL.

If you see a string of numbers instead of a name, Facebook gave you a default URL. You can change this to something more memorable, but Facebook only lets you do this once every 60 days. Write down your current URL somewhere safe before you change it, because you won't be able to switch back to the numbered version.

Finding your URL on mobile

On your phone or tablet, open the Facebook app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right. Scroll down and tap your name. This opens your profile. Now tap the three dots in the top right corner of your profile header and select "Copy link to profile." The URL is now copied to your clipboard — you can paste it anywhere to see the full address.

If you want to see the URL without copying it, open Facebook in your mobile web browser instead of the app. Tap your profile picture, then look at the address bar. It works the same way as desktop.

Customizing your URL to something memorable

Your default URL contains numbers, which is hard to remember and share. Facebook lets you create one custom URL with letters instead. Go to facebook.com/username (or search "change Facebook username" in settings). Click "Edit" next to your username. Type in what you want — it can be your name, a nickname, or anything available that's between 5 and 50 characters.

Facebook checks instantly whether that username is taken. If it's available, you'll see a green checkmark. Click "Review" and then "Confirm" to save it. Your new URL goes live immediately, but you can't change it again for 60 days. The old numbered URL still works and redirects to your new one, so links you shared before won't break.

What happens if your desired username is taken

If the username you want is already claimed, Facebook shows a red X and suggests alternatives. You can try variations — adding numbers, a middle initial, or a period between your first and last name. Some people use underscores or abbreviations. The system shows you suggestions as you type, so you can see what's close to available.

If you can't find anything you like, you can keep your numbered URL. It's not as clean, but it's permanent and doesn't require you to make a choice under pressure. You can always try again in 60 days if someone releases the username you wanted.

Sharing your URL safely

Your profile URL is public by default, meaning anyone with the link can find your profile. Before you share it widely, check your privacy settings to control what people actually see. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings. Click "Privacy" on the left side. You can set who sees your posts, friend list, and other details — separate from whether people can access your profile URL.

If you're sharing your URL for professional reasons (a resume, portfolio, or business contact), consider what's visible on your profile. Employers and clients will see your profile picture, cover photo, and any posts you've marked as public. You don't have to make your entire profile private, but review what's showing before you hand out the link.

Troubleshooting when you can't find your URL

If the address bar shows something that doesn't look like a Facebook URL, you might be on a different page. Make sure you're actually on your profile by clicking your profile picture from the top right corner. If you're logged out, log back in first — you can't see your own profile URL while logged out.

If you're on your profile but the address bar is hidden, look for a menu option to show it. On mobile browsers, swipe down slightly to reveal the address bar. On desktop, the address bar is always visible at the top. If Facebook is acting strangely, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser to see if that fixes it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Facebook URL more than once?

No, you can only change it once every 60 days. After you update it, you have to wait two months before you can change it again. Your old URL still works and redirects to the new one, so shared links don't break.

What's the difference between my username and my URL?

Your username is the customizable part you choose (like "john.smith"). Your URL is the full web address (facebook.com/john.smith). They're the same thing in practice — the username becomes part of your URL.

If I change my URL, do old links to my profile stop working?

No. Facebook automatically redirects your old URL to your new one, so any links you shared before the change still work. People who click the old link will land on your profile under the new address.

Is my Facebook URL the same as my profile ID?

Not exactly. Your profile ID is a long string of numbers that Facebook uses internally. Your URL is what you and other people use to access your profile. If you have a custom username, your URL is much easier to remember than your ID.

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

Yes, your URL is public and anyone with it can visit your profile. What they see depends on your privacy settings. You can restrict who views your posts and information through Privacy settings, even if they have your URL.