Your Facebook URL is in your profile settings or your browser address bar

Your Facebook URL is the web address that points directly to your profile. It looks like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/numbers. You can find it three ways: by looking at your browser's address bar when you visit your own profile, by checking your profile settings, or by copying the link from your profile page itself.

The exact format depends on whether you set up a custom URL. Facebook lets you claim a custom username (like facebook.com/james.rodriguez) if your account is old enough and meets their requirements. If you haven't set one up, Facebook assigns you a numeric ID instead (like facebook.com/100087654321).

Knowing your URL matters when you want to share your profile with someone, add it to a resume or website, or verify your account elsewhere. It's also the address you give people when you want them to find you specifically rather than searching by name.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Facebook URL appears in the browser address bar when you visit your own profile — copy it directly from there.
  • Custom URLs look like facebook.com/yourname, while default URLs are numeric and look like facebook.com/100087654321.
  • You can set a custom URL once in your lifetime through Facebook settings if your account meets age and activity requirements.
  • Your profile link is different from your Facebook username — the link is what you share, the username is what you use to log in.

Finding your URL in your browser address bar

The fastest way to find your Facebook URL is to visit your own profile and look at the top of your browser window. Click your profile picture or name anywhere on Facebook, and the address bar will show your complete URL. Highlight the entire address, copy it, and paste it wherever you need it.

This method works on both desktop and mobile browsers. On a phone, tap the address bar at the top of the screen to see and copy the full URL. The address bar shows exactly what Facebook has assigned to you — custom or numeric — so this is always accurate.

Copying your profile link from your profile page

You can also copy your profile link directly from your profile page without touching the address bar. On desktop, click the three dots (•••) next to your cover photo, then select "Copy link to profile." On mobile, tap the three dots and choose the same option. Facebook copies the link to your clipboard, ready to paste.

This method is useful when you're already looking at your profile and want to share it quickly. The link Facebook copies is always your current URL, whether it's custom or numeric.

Checking your profile settings for your URL

You can also find your URL through your settings. On desktop, click the downward arrow in the top right corner, then select "Settings and privacy" and then "Settings." Scroll to "Personal information" and look for your username or profile link. On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines (≡), scroll down to "Settings and privacy," then tap "Settings."

Your settings page shows both your username (what you use to log in) and your profile URL (what people use to find you). These are not the same thing. Your username is private login information, while your URL is public and shareable.

Setting up a custom Facebook URL

Facebook lets you create a custom URL once, and only if your account is at least 60 days old and has a confirmed email address. To set one up, go to your settings, find "Username," and click "Edit." Type the custom name you want (it must be between 5 and 50 characters and can include letters, numbers, periods, and underscores). Facebook checks whether it's available and lets you know immediately.

Once you set a custom URL, you cannot change it again. Choose carefully. If you later want a different one, you would need to contact Facebook support, and they rarely make exceptions. Your numeric ID stays the same forever, so if you're unsure about a custom name, you can always use your numeric URL instead.

Custom URLs are optional. Many people keep their numeric URL and share that instead. Both work equally well for sharing your profile.

The difference between your URL and your username

Your username is what you type into the login screen when you sign into Facebook. Your URL is what appears in the browser address bar and what you share with others to direct them to your profile. They look similar but serve different purposes.

If your username is james.rodriguez, your URL might be facebook.com/james.rodriguez. But if you never set a custom username, your URL will be numeric (facebook.com/100087654321) even though you have a username for login purposes. The URL is always what people see when they visit your profile page.

Sharing your Facebook URL safely

Your Facebook URL is public information — anyone who visits it can see whatever privacy settings you've chosen to display. Before you share your URL, check your privacy settings to make sure you're comfortable with what people can see. On desktop, click the downward arrow in the top right, select "Settings and privacy," then "Settings," and scroll to "Privacy."

You can control who sees your friends list, photos, posts, and other information. Your URL itself doesn't reveal anything private — it just directs people to your profile. What they see once they get there depends on your privacy choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Facebook URL after I set it?

No. You can set a custom URL once in your lifetime. After that, it cannot be changed. If you set a custom URL and later regret it, you cannot switch to a different one through normal settings. You would need to contact Facebook support, though they rarely grant exceptions.

Why does my Facebook URL have numbers instead of my name?

That's your numeric ID, which Facebook assigns to every account automatically. It means you either haven't set a custom URL yet, or your account doesn't meet the requirements (at least 60 days old with a confirmed email). You can set a custom URL anytime your account qualifies, or you can keep using the numeric one.

Is my Facebook URL the same as my profile link?

Yes. Your profile link and your URL are the same thing — the web address that points to your profile. When someone says "send me your Facebook link," they mean your URL. Both terms refer to the same address.

Can someone find me on Facebook if they only have my URL?

Yes. Your URL is a direct path to your profile. Anyone who has it can visit your profile page and see whatever information your privacy settings allow them to see. Your URL is public, so treat it the same way you would treat any public information about yourself.

What if I want to hide my Facebook profile from search?

You can limit who finds you through Facebook search, but your URL will still work if someone has it directly. Go to Settings, then Privacy, and change "Who can look you up using the email address you provided?" and "Who can look you up using the phone number you provided?" to "Friends" or "Only me." This doesn't hide your URL — it just removes you from search results.