Can You Hide Facebook Username in Profile URL?

Facebook provides the option to create a custom username (also known as a vanity URL) for your profile, which helps you have a more memorable and user-friendly URL. However, Facebook does not allow you to hide or remove the username from your profile URL once it’s set. Here’s a detailed explanation of how this works:

Creating a Custom Username (Vanity URL):

1. Login to Facebook: Open your web browser, go to www.facebook.com, and log in to your Facebook account with your username and password.
2. Access Your Profile: Click on your profile picture or your name at the top left corner to go to your profile.
3. Edit Your Username:
   • On your profile page, click the “More” button, which looks like three horizontal dots ( … ), just below your cover photo.
4. Edit Username:
   • Select “Edit Username” from the dropdown menu.
5. Choose a Username: In the pop-up window, you can enter your desired username. This username will be part of your profile URL, like “facebook.com/yourusername.”
   • Ensure that the username is unique and not already in use by another Facebook user.
   • You can only include letters, numbers, and periods (.) in your username, and it must be at least five characters long.
6. Save Changes:
   • Once you’ve chosen a unique username that meets the criteria, click the “Create Username” button to save your changes.

After Setting Your Username:

Once you’ve set a custom username for your Facebook profile, your profile URL will include it. For example, if your username is “john.smith,” your profile URL will be “facebook.com/john.smith.”

It’s important to note that Facebook does not provide an option to hide or remove the username from your profile URL once it’s set. The username becomes a permanent part of your profile’s web address.

Therefore, when choosing a custom username for your Facebook profile, consider selecting one that you are comfortable with and that reflects your identity, as it cannot be easily changed or hidden in the future.

Please keep in mind that Facebook’s features and policies may change over time, so the information provided here is based on the platform’s functionality as of January 2022. For the most up-to-date information, you can visit the Facebook Help Center or their official website.