DownEv public-media guide · Updated 2026-07-25
How to Copy a Facebook Profile URL on Mobile and Desktop
A profile viewer can only check the address you give it. Facebook links can look different across the app, mobile browser, and desktop site, but each valid link should lead to the same profile when opened in a signed-out browser.
Copy a profile link in the Facebook mobile app
Open the profile, select the three-dot menu below the person or Page name, and choose Copy link. Facebook may label the option Copy profile link depending on the app version.
Paste the link into a notes app first if you want to check it. A normal address usually begins with facebook.com, m.facebook.com, or fb.com.
- Open the profile you want to reference.
- Tap the three-dot profile menu.
- Choose Copy link or Copy profile link.
- Paste the address into DownEv and select View public media.
Copy a profile link on desktop
Visit the profile in your browser and copy the full address from the address bar. Remove tracking text after a question mark if the link is unnecessarily long; the username or profile identifier should remain.
Do not submit login, settings, photo-viewer, or search-result URLs. They describe a Facebook screen rather than the profile itself.
- Open the profile in a new browser tab.
- Select the address bar.
- Copy the complete URL.
- Confirm the link opens the intended profile before using it.
Important limitation
DownEv checks only profile and cover assets Facebook exposes publicly. A copied URL cannot grant access to private posts, friends-only photos, or restricted account information.
Troubleshooting checklist
- If the link opens a login page, copy the profile address again after opening the profile itself.
- If the URL contains share tracking parameters, try the shorter facebook.com/username form.
- For a renamed profile, copy a fresh URL instead of using an old bookmark.
Frequently asked questions
Can I paste a Facebook numeric profile ID?
Yes, when it is part of a valid Facebook profile URL.
Does copying a link notify the profile owner?
Facebook does not normally notify someone when their public profile link is copied.
Will this reveal private content?
No. The link only identifies the profile; privacy controls still apply.