Your Instagram URL is in your profile settings, and you can find it in under a minute

Your Instagram URL is the web address people use to visit your profile from a browser. It looks like instagram.com/yourusername. You don't need to create it — Instagram generates it automatically when you set up your account. The URL is always based on your username, so if your username is "sarah_photos", your URL is instagram.com/sarah_photos.

Finding your URL is straightforward: open Instagram on your phone or computer, go to your profile, and look at the address bar in your browser. That's your URL. You can also build it manually if you know your username — just type instagram.com/ followed by your username into any browser.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Instagram URL is automatically generated and matches your username exactly, formatted as instagram.com/yourusername.
  • The fastest way to find your URL is to open your profile on a web browser and look at the address bar at the top.
  • If you changed your username, your old URL stops working and a new one is created based on your current username.
  • You can share your URL by copying it from the address bar or by using Instagram's built-in share button on your profile.

Finding your URL on a phone browser

Open Instagram in any web browser on your phone — Safari, Chrome, or Firefox all work. Tap your profile icon at the bottom right, then look at the address bar at the very top of the screen. The URL appears there in full: instagram.com/yourusername. Tap and hold the address bar to copy it, then paste it wherever you need it.

If you're using the Instagram app instead of a browser, you won't see the URL in the app itself. You have to switch to a browser to see it. Open a browser, go to instagram.com, log in, and navigate to your profile the same way.

Finding your URL on a desktop or laptop

Go to instagram.com in any web browser and log in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Profile" from the menu. Once your profile page loads, look at the address bar at the top of the browser window. Your full URL is displayed there: instagram.com/yourusername.

You can click on the address bar, select all the text, and copy it. Then paste it into an email, message, or document. Some browsers let you right-click the address bar and select "Copy" directly.

What happens if you change your username

If you change your Instagram username, your URL changes automatically. Your old URL stops working immediately. For example, if you were instagram.com/sarah_photos and you change your username to sarah.photography, your new URL becomes instagram.com/sarah.photography. Anyone who tries to visit your old URL will see an error.

If you've shared your URL in places like a website bio or email signature, you'll need to update those links after changing your username. Instagram doesn't redirect old URLs to new ones, so old links won't work.

Sharing your URL with others

Once you have your URL, you can share it by copying and pasting it into messages, emails, or social media posts. You can also use Instagram's built-in share feature: open your profile, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), and select "Share Profile." This opens options to send your profile link through text, email, or other apps on your phone.

Many people put their Instagram URL in their email signature, website bio, or other social media profiles so people can find them easily. You can also create a shortened link using a URL shortener like bit.ly if you want something easier to type or remember.

Why your URL matters

Your URL is how people find your profile from outside the Instagram app. If someone clicks a link to your profile from a website, email, or text message, they're clicking your URL. It's also the address you'd share if you want someone to visit your profile without having to search for your username inside Instagram.

Your URL is public — anyone can see it and visit your profile if your account is public. If your account is private, people can still visit your URL, but they'll see a message that your account is private and they'll need to send you a follow request to see your posts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize my Instagram URL to something other than my username?

No. Instagram URLs are always based on your username and cannot be customized to a different word or phrase. Your only option is to change your username, which changes your URL to match. Keep in mind that changing your username frequently can confuse people who are trying to find you.

What if someone else has the username I want?

You can't use a username that's already taken. If the account is inactive, you can try reporting it to Instagram, but there's no may provide they'll release the username. Your other option is to choose a similar username — like adding a number, period, or underscore — and use that URL instead.

Does my Instagram URL work on mobile and desktop the same way?

Yes. instagram.com/yourusername works the same whether someone visits it on a phone, tablet, or computer. The Instagram app will open automatically on phones if the person has it installed, but the URL itself is identical across all devices.

Can I see how many people have visited my profile through my URL?

Instagram doesn't show you which specific people visited your profile or how they found you. If you have a business or creator account, you can see general profile visit counts in your insights, but not the source of those visits.

What if my URL isn't working?

Check that you've typed your username correctly — URLs are case-sensitive in the address bar but Instagram treats usernames as case-insensitive. If the URL still doesn't work, make sure your account hasn't been deactivated or suspended. You can also try logging out and visiting the URL to see if it loads your public profile.