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. It looks like facebook.com/yourname or facebook.com/numbers depending on what you chose. You can find it in your browser's address bar when you visit your own profile, or you can copy it from your profile settings in seconds.

Facebook gives you two types of profile addresses. One is automatic — a string of numbers Facebook assigns when you create your account. The other is a custom URL, which you can personalize with your name or a username. Most people use the custom version because it's easier to share and remember.

Key Takeaways

  • Your profile URL appears in the browser address bar when you visit your own profile — it's the simplest way to find it.
  • You can also copy your profile URL directly from the About section of your profile by clicking the link icon next to your name.
  • Facebook assigns you a default numeric URL automatically, but you can create one custom URL with your name or username.
  • Once you have your custom URL, you can share it with anyone, and they can visit your profile by typing it into their browser.

Copy your URL from your profile page

The fastest way to find your URL is to open your own profile and look at the address bar at the top of your browser. When you're on your profile, the address bar shows your Facebook URL. You can highlight it, copy it, and paste it wherever you need it — in an email, a message, or a document.

On a phone or tablet, tap the address bar to select the full URL, then copy it the same way. If you're using Facebook's app rather than a browser, you'll need to use the method below instead, because the app doesn't show the URL in the same way.

Find your URL in your profile settings

Open your profile by tapping your name or profile picture. Look for the three dots or menu icon (usually in the top right corner on mobile, or near your cover photo on desktop). Tap or click "About," then scroll down to find the section with your profile information.

In the About section, you'll see a link icon next to your name or username. Tap or click that link, and your profile URL will appear. You can then copy it directly from there. This method works whether you're on a phone, tablet, or computer.

Understand the difference between your default and custom URL

When you create a Facebook account, the platform assigns you a default URL made of numbers — something like facebook.com/100087654321. This URL is permanent and always works, even if you change your name or username later.

You can also create one custom URL using your name, a nickname, or a username. Custom URLs look cleaner and are easier to share: facebook.com/sarah.chen instead of a long string of numbers. You can change your custom URL once every 30 days, but you can only have one at a time. If you delete a custom URL, you have to wait 30 days before you can create a new one.

Create or change your custom URL

Go to your profile and open the About section (the method is the same as above). Look for the username field. If you haven't created a custom URL yet, you'll see an option to "Create a username." Click or tap it, type the username you want, and Facebook will check whether it's available.

If you already have a custom URL and want to change it, click or tap the edit icon next to your username. You can then type a new one. Remember that you can only change your custom URL once every 30 days, so choose carefully. Facebook will tell you if the username is taken or if it breaks their naming rules (for example, usernames can't be just numbers).

Share your URL safely

Once you have your URL, you can share it with anyone. Sharing your profile URL doesn't expose any information beyond what's already visible on your profile — it just gives people a direct link to find you. Your privacy settings control what they can actually see when they visit.

If your profile is set to private, visitors will see limited information and won't be able to message you without sending a friend request first. If it's public, anyone with the link can see your public posts and information. Check your privacy settings if you're concerned about who can see your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have more than one custom URL?

No. You can have only one custom URL at a time. You can change it once every 30 days, but you cannot have multiple custom URLs pointing to the same profile. Your default numeric URL always works as a backup.

What if the username I want is already taken?

Facebook will tell you the username is unavailable when you try to create it. You'll need to choose a different one. You can try variations like adding numbers, periods, or underscores — for example, sarah.chen or sarahchen1.

Does sharing my Facebook URL let people see my private messages?

No. Your URL only takes people to your profile page. They can see only what your privacy settings allow them to see. Private messages are separate and require you to accept a friend request or message request first.

Will my URL change if I change my name on Facebook?

Your custom URL stays the same even if you change your name. Your default numeric URL never changes. Only the name displayed on your profile updates when you change it.