Your Instagram URL is the web address people use to visit your profile from a browser

Your Instagram profile URL is a link that takes someone to your profile page when they open it in a web browser instead of the app. It follows the pattern instagram.com/yourusername. You do not need to create or set up a URL — Instagram generates one automatically when you create your account, using your username as the address.

The URL stays the same as long as your username stays the same. If you change your username, your old URL stops working and a new one takes its place. This matters if you have shared your profile link anywhere — on a resume, a business card, or another website — because changing your username will break those links.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Instagram URL is simply instagram.com/ followed by your current username, and Instagram creates it automatically.
  • You can find your profile URL by opening your profile in a web browser and copying the address from the browser's address bar.
  • Changing your Instagram username changes your URL, which breaks any links you have shared elsewhere.
  • You can share your profile URL through a link-in-bio tool, a QR code, or by pasting it directly into messages or documents.

How to find your URL in the Instagram app

Open the Instagram app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. This takes you to your profile page. Tap the menu icon — three horizontal lines — in the top right corner of your profile. Scroll down and tap About this account. Near the top, you will see your username listed. Your URL is instagram.com/ followed by that username.

If you want to copy the link itself rather than just write it down, open Instagram in a web browser instead of the app. Go to instagram.com and log in. Tap your profile icon in the top right, then tap Profile. Look at the address bar at the top of the browser — the full URL appears there. You can tap and hold the address bar, then tap Copy to copy the entire link to your clipboard.

How to find your URL in a web browser

The fastest way to get your exact URL is to visit Instagram in a web browser. Go to instagram.com and log in with your username and password. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner and select Profile. The address bar at the very top of the browser now shows your complete URL — it will read instagram.com/yourusername.

You can copy this address directly from the browser. Tap and hold the address bar until a menu appears, then tap Copy. The URL is now in your clipboard and ready to paste anywhere you need it. On a computer, you can also click once on the address bar to select it, then press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (Mac) to copy.

What happens when you change your username

If you change your Instagram username, your old URL stops working immediately. Anyone who tries to visit your old link will see an error page. Your new URL becomes instagram.com/ followed by your new username. This is why it matters to think through your username choice before you share your profile link widely — changing it later means updating every place you posted the link.

Instagram allows you to change your username once every 14 days. To change it, open your profile, tap the menu icon, select Settings and privacy, then Account, then Username. Type your new username and tap Change username. The change takes effect right away, and your old URL becomes unavailable.

How to share your Instagram URL

You can share your profile URL in several ways. The simplest is to copy the link and paste it into a message, email, or document. You can also use Instagram's built-in share feature: open your profile, tap the menu icon, and select Share this profile. This opens a menu where you can choose which app or platform to send the link through.

Many people use a link-in-bio tool to share their Instagram URL along with other links. These tools let you create a single page with multiple clickable links, which you then put in your Instagram bio. Popular options include Linktree, Beacons, and Later. You can also generate a QR code that links to your profile using a free QR code generator — search for "Instagram QR code generator" and enter your profile URL to create one you can print or share.

The difference between your username and your URL

Your username is the name you chose when you created your account — the one that appears on your profile and that people use to tag you or search for you. Your URL is the web address that contains your username: instagram.com/yourusername. They are connected but not identical. Your username is what you see in the app; your URL is what appears in a browser's address bar.

Some people confuse their username with their display name. Your display name is different from both — it is the full name or title that appears at the top of your profile, and you can change it without affecting your username or URL. You can have a display name like "Sarah's Photography Studio" while your username is something like "sarahphoto22" and your URL is instagram.com/sarahphoto22.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have a custom Instagram URL that is different from my username?

No. Instagram does not offer custom URLs. Your profile URL is always instagram.com/ followed by your username. If you want a different web address, you would need to use a link-in-bio tool or your own website that redirects to your Instagram profile.

What if someone else has the username I want?

You cannot use a username that is already taken. If the account is inactive, you can report it to Instagram, but there is no may provide they will release the username. Your best option is to choose a similar username — adding numbers, underscores, or a descriptor — and use that instead.

Does my URL change if I deactivate my account?

If you deactivate your account temporarily, your URL remains the same and your profile reappears when you reactivate. If you permanently delete your account, your username and URL become available for someone else to use after 30 days.

Can I use my Instagram URL on my resume or business card?

Yes. Your Instagram URL is a standard web address that works in any browser. Just remember that if you change your username later, the link will stop working, so you would need to update your resume or reprint your cards.