{"id":17264,"date":"2020-10-05T03:30:38","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T03:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/famoid.com\/?p=17264"},"modified":"2026-01-03T12:45:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T12:45:58","slug":"what-is-my-instagram-url","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/famoid.com\/blog\/what-is-my-instagram-url\/","title":{"rendered":"What is My Instagram URL And How to Find It (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your Instagram profile’s URL is one of the most crucial parts of your Instagram journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Be it for the promotion of your posts, or you might want to share your profile with your friends, you have to share your Instagram profile URL.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you’re a beginner on Instagram and don’t even know what a profile URL is, this post is for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here you’ll learn, what Instagram URL is, how to find your own profile URL and how to find someone else’s Instagram profile URL.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, read on and stick to the end to find out the nitty-gritty of Instagram URLs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Instagram URL?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A URL is an online address redirecting you to a specific page or site. You can also call URLs as \u2014 links. Generally, you can find a URL in the address bar of your browser.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now Instagram URLs are also online addresses or links that take you to different profiles or posts on that platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While using the app, there’s really no need to use them. However, if you want to share your profile and posts on a different platform or with your friends, Instagram URL can be convenient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now you might ask: <\/b>what is my Instagram URL?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Your Instagram URL is the link to your Instagram account<\/a><\/span><\/strong> or profile. Your Instagram URL is a combination of Instagram’s domain name and your profile’s username. For example, if your account handle is “Google,” your Instagram profile URL will be \u2014 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Google.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if someone types or pasts your Instagram URL into their browser’s address bar or simply clicks on the link, it will navigate them to your Insta profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Find Your Instagram Profile URL (Android & iPhone)<\/b><\/h2>\n

Within the mobile app, it’s a bit difficult to find your Instagram profile URL, as there’s no direct way available. You have to remember your username to find or use it on the app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s how you can do that:<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/b> Open the Instagram app<\/a><\/span><\/strong> on your Android or iPhone device.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/b> Head to your <\/span>profile page<\/b> by tapping your profile icon located in the bottom right corner of your screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/b> On your <\/span>Instagram profile page<\/b>, locate your username at the top of your mobile screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/b> Now <\/span>note down the username<\/b> somewhere else to remember it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 5:<\/b> Next, open a browser on your mobile device, and in the address bar, type Instagram’s domain name along with your username. For example\u2014 <\/span>instagram.com\/google<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Instagram<\/p>\n

That’s all! Now you can copy and share your Instagram profile URL<\/span><\/strong> or post it anywhere you want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Find Your Instagram Profile URL (Desktop & Laptop)<\/b><\/h2>\n

Finding your Instagram profile URL is relatively easy on a desktop or laptop. All you have to do is:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: <\/b>Open a browser and go to Instagram’s official site<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/b> Now log in to your account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/b> Click on your <\/span>Instagram profile icon<\/b>; you can find it on the top right side of your desktop screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/b> Once you’ve opened the profile page, click on the <\/span>browser’s address bar<\/b>. In the address bar, you can find the profile URL.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Instagram<\/p>\n

How to Copy Your Instagram URL<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now that you’ve found the profile URL, copy it by right-clicking and selecting the copy option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Or, you can press ctrl + C<\/strong> on your keyboard to copy it directly. If you’re a Mac user, you can copy the link by using Command + C<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also copy your Instagram URL on your desktop by right-clicking anywhere on your profile page. A pop-up menu will appear on your screen; from there, simply select the Copy link address option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And if you want to copy your Instagram profile URL on a mobile device, there’s a workaround available. But for this to work, you have to run another account on your Instagram app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s read on to find out how you can do that:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/b>\u00a0 Open the app and go to your profile page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/b> On your profile, tap and hold your <\/span>profile icon<\/b> for a second to see the list of all the different accounts you have on the app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/b> Choose a different account and tap to open it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/b> On the second account, visit the search bar and type the username of the profile whose URL you want to copy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 5:<\/b> On the search results, find your account and tap to open it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 6:<\/b> On your <\/span>profile page<\/b>, tap the three-dot button<\/strong> to open the menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Instagram<\/p>\n

Step 7:<\/b> From the menu, select the <\/span>Copy profile URL<\/b> option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Copy<\/p>\n

And this process will copy the link to your profile. After that, you can share the link anywhere and with anyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Find Someone Else’s Instagram Profile URL<\/b><\/h2>\n

You can easily find someone else’s Instagram profile URL by following the below steps. But remember, without knowing the username of the person you’re looking for, you can’t find their profile URL.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/b> Open the Instagram app on your device.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/b> Go to the <\/span>search bar<\/b> and type the username of the person you want to find.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/b> Look for that <\/span>person’s profile<\/b> on the search results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/b> Once you find their profile, visit their page and tap the <\/span>three dots button<\/b> in the top right corner of your screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 5:<\/b> A menu will appear; from there, tap <\/span>Copy Profile URL<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, if you want to find someone else’s profile URL on a PC or Laptop, simply open the Instagram website on your browser and search for the person’s profile. On their profile page, copy their profile URL from the address bar at the top.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Change Instagram Profile URL<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you don’t like your Instagram profile’s URL anymore, the best option is to change it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And to change the URL, first, you have to change your username. Here’s how you can do that:<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/b> Open the Instagram app and go to your profile<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/b> On your profile, find the Edit Profile button<\/strong> and tap on it<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Change<\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/b> Once you’ve opened the Edit Profile tab<\/strong>, you can remove your previous username and type a new one<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Put<\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/b> Now Save the changes<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And that’s it! Your Instagram profile URL will be changed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember that your username should be simple and short.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After all, your goal is to remember the username easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, make sure to keep the username relevant to your brand on Instagram so people can easily find your profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wrapping Up<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now that you know how to find your Instagram profile URL, it’s time to try the steps out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can use your profile link in a lot of ways to get more reach and followers<\/a><\/span><\/strong> on your account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can copy the URL and share it on their social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, or Linkedin to market your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

And you can also easily share your profile with your friends and family members.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what’s the wait? Go ahead and start copy-pasting your profile URL right now to reach more audiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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