Your Facebook profile URL is the web address that takes someone directly to your profile page

Your Facebook profile has its own web address — called a URL — that you can share with other people. When someone visits that URL, they see your profile. The URL looks like either facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/numbers depending on how your profile is set up. Finding it takes less than a minute, and you can copy it from your browser's address bar or pull it from your profile settings.

Most people find their URL by going to their own profile and looking at what appears in the browser at the top of the page. That address is what you share when you want someone to find you on Facebook without having to search for your name.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Facebook URL appears in your browser's address bar when you visit your own profile — it starts with facebook.com/ followed by your name or a string of numbers.
  • You can copy your profile URL directly from the address bar by clicking it, selecting all the text, and pressing Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C on Mac).
  • If your URL shows numbers instead of your name, you can create a custom username in your profile settings to make it easier to share and remember.
  • The URL you see in your browser is the same one you share with others — there is no separate "shareable" version.

How to find your URL in the address bar

The quickest way to find your Facebook profile URL is to open your own profile and look at the address bar at the very top of your browser window. Click on your profile picture or name anywhere on Facebook, and you will land on your profile page. The URL in the address bar is your profile address.

On a computer, the address bar is at the top left of your browser window. On a phone, it is usually at the bottom of the screen (on Android) or the top (on iPhone). The URL will start with facebook.com/ followed by either your name or a long string of numbers. That entire address is what you copy and share.

To copy it, click once on the address bar to select it, then press Ctrl+C on Windows or Cmd+C on a Mac. You can now paste it anywhere — into a text message, email, or document — by pressing Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Finding your URL through profile settings

If you want to see your URL without navigating to your profile, you can find it in your settings. On a computer, click the down arrow in the top right corner of Facebook and select Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Personal information. Your profile URL appears near the top of that page.

On a phone, tap the three horizontal lines (called a menu icon) in the bottom right corner, scroll down and tap Settings and privacy, then Settings. Scroll to Personal information and you will see your profile URL listed there. You can tap it to copy it to your clipboard.

Creating a custom username to replace the numbers

If your profile URL shows a long string of numbers instead of your name, you can create a custom username to make it shorter and easier to share. A custom username lets you change facebook.com/1234567890 into something like facebook.com/yourname.

To set up a custom username on a computer, go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Personal information. Look for the section labeled Username and click Edit. Type in the username you want (it must be at least five characters and can only contain letters, numbers, periods, and underscores). Click Review and then Confirm.

On a phone, the process is the same: go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Personal information, find Username, and tap Edit. Once you create a username, you can only change it once every 60 days, so choose something you are comfortable with.

What to do if you cannot find your profile URL

If you are having trouble locating your profile URL, the most common reason is that you are looking at someone else's profile instead of your own. Make sure you are on your own profile by clicking your profile picture in the top right corner of Facebook and selecting View profile. That will take you to your own profile page.

If the address bar is not showing a full URL — for example, if it just says "facebook" — try refreshing the page by pressing F5 or Cmd+R. Sometimes the browser needs a moment to load the full address. If you are on a phone and the address bar is hidden, scroll to the very top of the page to reveal it.

If you still cannot see your URL after refreshing, try logging out and logging back in. Occasionally a browser cache issue can prevent the address from displaying correctly. Once you log back in and visit your profile, the URL should appear normally in the address bar.

Sharing your profile URL with others

Once you have copied your profile URL, you can share it anywhere you would normally paste text. Send it in a text message, email, or instant message to let someone find your profile without searching for your name. You can also paste it into a document, post it in a comment, or include it in your email signature.

When someone clicks your profile URL, they will see your profile page with whatever information and photos you have chosen to make visible to them. Your privacy settings control what they can see — if your profile is set to private, they will only see limited information unless you are already friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Facebook profile URL?

Yes, by creating or editing a custom username. You can set a custom username once, and change it once every 60 days after that. Go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Personal information > Username to make the change.

Is my Facebook URL the same as my username?

Not always. Your username is what appears in your profile URL (facebook.com/yourname), but you may also have a display name that is different. The URL uses your username, so if you want to change what appears in the URL, you need to change your username.

What if someone else took the username I want?

You cannot use a username that is already taken. Try adding numbers, periods, or underscores to make it unique. For example, if "john" is taken, you could try "john.smith" or "john1985".

Does my Facebook URL change if I change my name?

If you have a custom username, your URL stays the same even if you change your display name. If you have not created a custom username yet, your URL may change when you change your name. Creating a custom username locks your URL in place.

Can I see someone else's Facebook URL?

Yes. Visit their profile page and look at the address bar — their URL will be displayed there. You can copy it and share it with others the same way you would share your own URL.