{"id":50402,"date":"2023-10-30T05:19:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T12:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/?p=50402"},"modified":"2026-03-09T10:23:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:23:20","slug":"what-is-my-facebook-username","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/what-is-my-facebook-username\/","title":{"rendered":"5 easy ways to find your Facebook username and user ID"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A <strong>Facebook username<\/strong> is a custom name you choose that becomes part of your Facebook profile or Page URL, making it easier for people to find and tag you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Facebook remains a key channel for businesses to attract leads and build trust, and Birdeye data shows customers also use Facebook to research local businesses alongside referrals and search. That means your Facebook presence matters, but small details like usernames can create real confusion, especially when teams mix up usernames, user IDs, and URLs. This guide explains what a Facebook username is, how it differs from a user ID, where to find both on desktop and mobile, how to change your username, and how usernames connect to Facebook URLs. Birdeye helps multi-location brands manage social presence and reputation signals in one place so profiles stay consistent and easy to discover.<br><br>Quick answer: A <strong>Facebook username<\/strong> is a personalized handle that appears in your profile or Page URL (for example, facebook.com\/your-username). To find it, log in to Facebook, open your profile or Page, and look at the address bar\u2014your username appears right after <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/\">facebook.com\/<\/a>. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog covers what a Facebook username is and how it is used on profiles and Pages. It also shows how to find and change your username on any device, plus the difference between usernames, user IDs, and URLs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Looking for a quick answer to what is a Facebook username? \n<\/strong>\nA Facebook username is a personalized name a user creates that forms part of the URL for a specific Facebook profile or page. \n\n<strong>To find your username, login to Facebook and click your photo at the top-right corner. Then, click your name to open your profile. \n<\/strong>\nYour Facebook username appears in your web browser's address bar right after https:\/\/facebook.com \n\nIt should read like: \"<strong>facebook.com\/your-username\"<\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know about this in-depth? Read this blog or jump to the desired section from the table of contents:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-my-facebook-username\" data-level=\"2\">What is my Facebook username?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-find-your-facebook-username-on-the-desktop-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">How to find your Facebook username on the desktop?\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-step-1-sign-in-to-your-facebook-account\" data-level=\"3\">Step 1. Sign in to your Facebook account.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-4-click-see-more-in-account-center\" data-level=\"3\">Step 4. Click \u2018See more in Account Center.\u2019<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-5-click-the-facebook-account-you-want-to-find-the-username-of-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Step 5. Click the Facebook account you want to find the username of.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-find-my-facebook-username-on-the-mobile-app-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">How to find my Facebook username on the mobile app?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-facebook-username-vs-facebook-url-what-s-the-difference-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Facebook username vs. Facebook URL \u2014 what\u2019s the difference?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-find-your-facebook-business-page-username\" data-level=\"2\">How to find your Facebook Business page username?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-create-a-new-username-or-change-the-username-for-your-facebook-business-page\" data-level=\"2\">How to create a new username or change the username for your Facebook Business page?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-guidelines-for-custom-usernames\" data-level=\"2\">Guidelines for custom usernames<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-a-facebook-user-id\" data-level=\"2\">What is a Facebook user ID?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-makes-facebook-user-ids-different-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">What makes Facebook user IDs different?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-are-facebook-user-ids-important\" data-level=\"2\">Why are Facebook user IDs important?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-find-a-facebook-user-id\" data-level=\"2\">How to find a Facebook user ID?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-step-1-sign-in-to-your-facebook-account-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Step 1. Sign in to your Facebook account.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-2-right-click-and-select-view-page-source-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Step 2. Right-click and select \u2018\u2018View page source.\u2019\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-3-type-account-id-or-user-id\" data-level=\"3\">Step 3. Type \u201cACCOUNT_ID\u201d or \u201cUser_ID.\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faq-on-facebook-username\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ on Facebook username<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-discover-your-facebook-username-and-enhance-your-online-reputation-with-birdeye-social\" data-level=\"2\">Discover your Facebook username and enhance your online reputation with Birdeye Social<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-my-facebook-username\">What is my Facebook username?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Facebook username is a user-defined, customized name of an individual\u2019s Facebook profile or page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The username typically follows \u201cfacebook.com\/\u201d in the URL. As such, your username can be leveraged to create a user-friendly and memorable URL.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Example: <\/strong>Your target audience wouldn\u2019t remember \u2018facebook.com\/businessname4582738,\u2019 but they\u2019re very likely to remember \u2018facebook.com\/businessname.\u2019<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-find-your-facebook-username-on-the-desktop-nbsp\">How to find your Facebook username on the desktop?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve searched for \u2018How to find my username on Facebook,\u2019 you must have noticed that the steps guiding you to do it differ from what you can see.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because Facebook has updated its interface. As of October 2023, here are the updated steps to find your Facebook username on the desktop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-sign-in-to-your-facebook-account\">Step 1. Sign in to your Facebook account.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2. Click on the small down arrow (\u2228) of your profile picture.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your profile picture is located in the upper-right corner of the Facebook homepage, next to the place you see your notifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Click the menu and select the \u2018Settings\u2019 icon.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select \u2018Settings and privacy,\u2019 then click \u2018Settings.\u2019 A new page will open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-click-see-more-in-account-center\">Step 4. Click \u2018See more in Account Center.\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see this section at the top-left corner of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-click-the-facebook-account-you-want-to-find-the-username-of-nbsp\">Step 5. Click the Facebook account you want to find the username of.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you have multiple Facebook accounts (including business and personal accounts) you\u2019ll see all of them here. You will also see your Instagram account(s) here if you have one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6. Click the arrow (&gt;) next to the account you want to find the username of.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7. Click \u2018Username.\u2019 You will see your username here.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to change or customize your username, click the arrow next to the \u2018Username\u2019 option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8. Once you\u2019ve entered your new desired username, click \u2018Save changes.\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a GIF clip showing how to find your Facebook username on the desktop: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1719\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gif-1-FB-Username-gif-1-1.gif\" alt=\"This image is for the blog on what Facebook usernames and user ID and how to find them. Birdeye helps businesses improve their customer experience. \n\nHere's a GIF clip showing how to find your Facebook username on the desktop:\" class=\"wp-image-50466\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong>An alternative way to find the Facebook username from a desktop device:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re having trouble finding your username by following the above steps, do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click your profile photo in the top-right corner of Facebook<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"This image is for the blog on what Facebook usernames and user ID and how to find them. Birdeye helps businesses improve their customer experience. \n\nHere's an image that shows how to find FB username of someone. \" class=\"wp-image-50461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-810x543.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-1140x764.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop.jpg 1791w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click your name to open your profile.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Facebook username now appears in your web browser&#8217;s address bar right after &#8220;<strong>https:\/\/facebook.com\/<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn&#8217;t select a custom username, it may be a long string of numbers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something like this:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-2-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"This image is for the blog on what Facebook usernames and user ID and how to find them. Birdeye helps businesses improve their customer experience. \n\nHere's an image that shows how to find FB username of someone. \" class=\"wp-image-50462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-2-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-2-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-2-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-2-810x543.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-2-1140x764.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/An-alternative-way-to-find-the-Facebook-username-from-the-desktop-2.jpg 1791w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-find-my-facebook-username-on-the-mobile-app-nbsp\">How to find my Facebook username on the mobile app?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t access a desktop device? Here are up-to-date steps to find your unique Facebook username on the mobile app:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1. Launch the Facebook app.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2. Tap on the menu at the bottom right corner.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Select the \u2018Settings\u2019 icon in the top right corner.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4. Tap on \u2018See more in Account Center.\u2019&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, navigate to the profile section and select the profile of which you want to find the Facebook username.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: If you have multiple Facebook or Instagram accounts, you\u2019ll see all of them displayed here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5. Tap on your Facebook profile name.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6. Tap \u2018Username.\u2019&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Facebook username will appear here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check this GIF clip showing how to find my Facebook username on the mobile app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gif-7-1.gif\" alt=\"This image is for the blog on what Facebook usernames and user ID and how to find them. Birdeye helps businesses improve their customer experience. \n\nHere's an GIF clip showing How to find my Facebook username on the mobile app. \" class=\"wp-image-50454\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-facebook-username-vs-facebook-url-what-s-the-difference-nbsp\"><strong>Facebook username vs. Facebook URL \u2014 what\u2019s the difference?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Facebook usernames are displayed in Facebook URLs, some people might wonder, \u201cAre Facebook usernames and Facebook URLs the same?\u201d The answer is no.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/how-to-find-facebook-url\/\">Facebook URL<\/a> is the web address that leads to a specific Facebook profile, page, or group. It is a direct link to a specific location on Facebook and typically appears in the format&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cfacebook.com\/your-username\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>or&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cfacebook.com\/your-page-name.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Recommended read: 7 ways to find your Facebook URL in 2023<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>A Facebook username is a customized name you can set for your profile or page. Because usernames are displayed in relevant Facebook URLs, a simple and clear username helps create a user-friendly and memorable URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">The username is part of the URL on that platform but is not the same as the URL itself.\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five key differences between a Facebook URL and a Facebook username:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Reasons<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Facebook URL<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Facebook username<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Purpose<\/td><td>Direct web address to Facebook profiles, pages, or content<\/td><td>Customized name for user-friendly URL on Facebook<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Platform-specific<\/td><td>URLs are universal and can be used on the internet<\/td><td>Username is specific to Facebook for user identification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Structure<\/td><td>Contains protocol, domain, and path<\/td><td>Part of the Facebook URL following &#8220;facebook.com\/&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>User-friendly<\/td><td>Typically less user-friendly and not memorable<\/td><td>Designed for user-friendliness and memorability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Privacy and security<\/td><td>May not be changeable and may include user ID<\/td><td>Customizable and does not reveal sensitive information<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">5 differences between a Facebook URL and a Facebook username.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-find-your-facebook-business-page-username\">How to find your Facebook Business page username?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to find your Facebook Business username, here are two ways to do it from your desktop:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: How to find your Facebook business page username<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-log-into-facebook\">Step 1. Log into Facebook.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, click your profile photo in the top right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-click-see-all-profiles\">Step 2. Click \u2018See all Profiles.\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A drop-down menu will pop up. Select the page you want to switch to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-click-your-page-s-profile-picture-in-the-top-right\">Step 3. Click your page&#8217;s profile picture in the top right.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"This image is for the blog on what a Facebook username and user ID are and how to find them. \nBirdeye helps businesses improve their customer experience. Read the blog for more.\n\nHere's a GIF clip showing how to find your Facebook Business page username:\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-50467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-810x543.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1140x764.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username.jpg 1791w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-click-settings-amp-privacy-then-click-settings\">Step 4. Click \u2018Settings &amp; privacy,\u2019 then click \u2018Settings.\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the left menu, click your Page\u2019s name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-below-the-general-page-settings-you-ll-see-the-username\">Step 5. Below the \u2018General Page settings,\u2019 you\u2019ll see the username.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a GIF showing how to find your Facebook Business page username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"This image is for the blog on what a Facebook username and user ID are and how to find them. \nBirdeye helps businesses improve their customer experience. Read the blog for more.\n\nHere's a GIF clip showing how to find your Facebook Business page username:\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-50468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-810x543.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1140x764.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-How-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username.jpg 1791w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: How to find your Facebook Business page username<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-search-the-page-you-want-to-know-the-facebook-username-of-nbsp\">Step 1: Search the page you want to know the Facebook username of.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-click-the-name-that-appears-from-the-list-of-searches-nbsp\">Step 2. Click the name that appears from the list of searches.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The page\u2019s <strong>Facebook username now appears in your web browser&#8217;s address bar <\/strong>right after https:\/\/facebook.com\/.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should look something like this:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Way-2-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1-1-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"This image is for the blog on what a Facebook username and user ID are and how to find them. \nBirdeye helps businesses improve their customer experience. Read the blog for more.\n\nHere's a GIF clip showing how to find your Facebook Business page username:\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-50464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Way-2-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1-1-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Way-2-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Way-2-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1-1-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Way-2-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1-1-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Way-2-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1-1-810x543.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Way-2-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1-1-1140x764.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Way-2-to-find-your-Facebook-Business-page-username-1-1.jpg 1791w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"try-for-free-block\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 32px; background: #0d47a1; border-radius: 30px; margin: 0 0 30px;\">\n<div class=\"txt-block\" style=\"padding-right: 20px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: 400; color: #fff; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 20px;\">Share Your Digital Presence: Learn How to Find Your Facebook Username &amp; User ID<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; color: #fff; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 20px;\">Want to see the impact of Birdeye on your business? Watch the Free Demo Now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"btn-block\" style=\"min-width: 180px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/pricing\/\" style=\"width: 100%; background: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; display: flex; justify-content: center; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #0d47a1; margin: 0 0 20px; border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;\">See Pricing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/free-demo\/\" style=\"width: 100%; background: #0d47a1; padding: 10px 20px; display: flex; justify-content: center; white-space: nowrap; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; border: 1px solid #fff; cursor: pointer;\">FREE DEMO<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-create-a-new-username-or-change-the-username-for-your-facebook-business-page\">How to create a new username or change the username for your Facebook Business page?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve answered the question, \u2018What is my Facebook username?\u2019 let\u2019s talk about how to change a Facebook username.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to create a username for your Facebook business page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1. Log into Facebook, then click your profile photo in the top right.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2. Click \u2018See all Profiles.\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the page for which you\u2019d like to change the username.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Click your page\u2019s profile picture in the top right.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4. Click \u2018Settings &amp; privacy.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5. Click \u2018Settings.\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6. In the left menu, click your page\u2019s name.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7. Below \u2018General Page settings,\u2019 click \u2018Edit\u2019 next to Username.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8. Enter a username.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your desired username is available, click \u2018Save\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure what to choose? Try using this free <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/social-media-tools\/facebook-username-generator\/\">Birdeye&#8217;s Facebook Username Generator<\/a> to instantly brainstorm creative, brand-friendly names and check availability before finalizing your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a GIF clip showing how to create a new or change username for your Facebook Business page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1719\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gif-2-5.gif\" alt=\"This image is for the blog on what a Facebook username and user ID are and how to find them. \nBirdeye helps businesses improve their customer experience. Read the blog for more.\n\nHere's a GIF clip showing how to create a new or change username for your Facebook Business page.\" class=\"wp-image-50469\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Recommended read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/how-to-add-admin-to-facebook-page\/\">How to add an admin to a Facebook page<\/a> \u2013 Complete guide <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-guidelines-for-custom-usernames\">Guidelines for custom usernames<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook has a few guidelines to adhere to when changing, updating, or creating a username. We\u2019ll explore them below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. You may only have <strong>one<\/strong> username for your page or profile, and it must be unique. No two pages or profiles can have the exact same username.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Usernames can consist only of alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) and periods (&#8220;.&#8221;) but should not include generic terms or extensions like &#8220;.com&#8221; or &#8220;.net.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Your username must be at least five characters in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Differentiating usernames using periods (&#8220;.&#8221;) or capitalization (uppercase\/lowercase) is not permitted. For instance, &#8220;kennyroy09,&#8221; &#8220;Kenny.Roy09,&#8221; and &#8220;kenny.roy09&#8221; will all be considered the same username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Your username should not impersonate or mimic someone else&#8217;s identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Your chosen username must adhere to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/terms.php\">Facebook Terms<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you manage multiple Pages, treat usernames like store signage. A small inconsistency makes it harder for people to find the right Page, tag you correctly, or trust they\u2019re looking at the official location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/social-media-management-software\/\"><strong>Birdeye Social AI<\/strong> <\/a>agents help enterprise teams keep corporate standards consistent while still staying locally relevant. The <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/social-media-publishing\/\"><strong>Birdeye Social Publishing Agent<\/strong><\/a> supports centralized planning with local execution, so each location stays active without going off-brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/social-media-engagement\/\"><strong>Birdeye Social Engagement Agent<\/strong><\/a> helps teams manage comments and messages with human-in-the-loop guardrails, so replies stay compliant and consistent across every Page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-listing-four-key-benefits-of-using-the-Social-Publishing-Agent-Hours-back-every-week-Stronger-brand-consistency-etc-1024x534.jpg\" alt=\"Image listing four key benefits of using the Social Publishing Agent-Hours back every week, Stronger brand consistency etc\" class=\"wp-image-66260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-listing-four-key-benefits-of-using-the-Social-Publishing-Agent-Hours-back-every-week-Stronger-brand-consistency-etc-1024x534.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-listing-four-key-benefits-of-using-the-Social-Publishing-Agent-Hours-back-every-week-Stronger-brand-consistency-etc-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-listing-four-key-benefits-of-using-the-Social-Publishing-Agent-Hours-back-every-week-Stronger-brand-consistency-etc-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-listing-four-key-benefits-of-using-the-Social-Publishing-Agent-Hours-back-every-week-Stronger-brand-consistency-etc-1536x801.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-listing-four-key-benefits-of-using-the-Social-Publishing-Agent-Hours-back-every-week-Stronger-brand-consistency-etc-810x422.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-listing-four-key-benefits-of-using-the-Social-Publishing-Agent-Hours-back-every-week-Stronger-brand-consistency-etc-1140x594.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-listing-four-key-benefits-of-using-the-Social-Publishing-Agent-Hours-back-every-week-Stronger-brand-consistency-etc-375x195.jpg 375w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-listing-four-key-benefits-of-using-the-Social-Publishing-Agent-Hours-back-every-week-Stronger-brand-consistency-etc.jpg 1956w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Recommended read: Decoding<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/facebook-messenger-icons-and-symbols\/\">Facebook Messenger icons and symbols<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-facebook-user-id\">What is a Facebook user ID?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Facebook user ID is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each user when they sign up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps the platform keep track of user-specific data and activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>User IDs are used in the background to manage various aspects of the Facebook user experience, such as friend requests, messaging, and account security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-makes-facebook-user-ids-different-nbsp\">What makes Facebook user IDs different?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few things you should know about Facebook user IDs:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Uniqueness<\/strong>: This ID is not visible to other users and is primarily used for internal purposes by Facebook to manage user accounts and interactions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Background use: <\/strong>It differs from a username or profile URL, as a series of numbers associated with your account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Differ from URLs: <\/strong>User IDs are distinct from profile URLs, which can include customized usernames the user chooses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Security:<\/strong> Facebook user IDs play a crucial role in the platform&#8217;s privacy and security measures, ensuring smooth user interactions and enhanced control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-facebook-user-ids-important\">Why are Facebook user IDs important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Facebook user ID holds significant value for the internal team. It contributes to seamless functioning, which is a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of the Facebook experience. Here are a few important scenarios in which Facebook IDs are used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Account management: <\/strong>To identify and manage user accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data organization:<\/strong> To structure user data, activities, and interactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security:<\/strong> To allow control and prevent unauthorized access or impersonation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>User interactions: <\/strong>To facilitate friend requests, messaging, and tagging in posts and photos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data analysis:<\/strong> To track user behavior, preferences, and engagement for data analysis and advertising.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internal operations: <\/strong>To ensure efficiency and data organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-find-a-facebook-user-id\">How to find a Facebook user ID?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike usernames, URLs, or profile names, user IDs are not designed to be user-friendly and are typically not visible to other users. But there is still a way to find your Facebook user ID.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-sign-in-to-your-facebook-account-nbsp\">Step 1. Sign in to your Facebook account.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-right-click-and-select-view-page-source-nbsp\">Step 2. Right-click and select \u2018\u2018View page source.\u2019&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The source code of the profile page will show up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-1-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"This image is for the blog on what a Facebook username is and how to find it. \n Birdeye helps businesses improve their customer experience. Read the blog for more. \nThis image shows how to find your facebook user id. \" class=\"wp-image-50470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-1-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-1-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-1-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-1-810x543.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-1-1140x764.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-1.jpg 1791w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-type-account-id-or-user-id\">Step 3. Type \u201cACCOUNT_ID\u201d or \u201cUser_ID.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Locate your user ID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on macOS:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the CMD+F&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on Windows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CTRL+F<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, in the search box that appears, Type \u201cACCOUNT_ID\u201d or \u201cUser_ID.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it: You can see your Facebook account ID or user ID next to the text \u201cACCOUNT_ID\u201d or \u201cUser_ID.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There you have it:<\/strong> You can see your Facebook account ID or user ID next to the text \u201cACCOUNT_ID\u201d or \u201cUser_ID.\u201d Here\u2019s a screenshot of how it\u2019ll look:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-2-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"This image is for the blog on what a Facebook username is and how to find it. \n Birdeye helps businesses improve their customer experience. Read the blog for more. \nThis image shows how to find your facebook user id. \" class=\"wp-image-50471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-2-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-2-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-2-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-2-810x543.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-2-1140x764.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/USER-ID-2.jpg 1791w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq-on-facebook-username\">FAQ on Facebook username<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1698663023204\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>1. Is my Facebook username the same as my profile URL?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your Facebook username is part of your profile&#8217;s URL, following &#8220;facebook.com\/.&#8221; For example, if your username is &#8220;YourName,&#8221; your URL will be &#8220;facebook.com\/YourName.&#8221;<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1698663037183\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>2. What characters can I use in my Facebook username?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can use alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) and periods (&#8220;.&#8221;) or hyphens (&#8220;-&#8220;) in your Facebook username. Spaces and special characters are not allowed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1698663045749\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>3. Can I change my Facebook username?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can change your Facebook username, but keep in mind that you can only do it once. Choose it wisely, as you won&#8217;t be able to change it again.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1698663057889\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>4. Are Facebook usernames unique?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, Facebook usernames must be unique. No two users can have the same username.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1698663071038\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>5. How do I create or change my Facebook username?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can set or modify your Facebook username on mobile or desktop with this method &#8211;\u00a0 Login to your profile by &#8211; go to \u2018Settings,\u2019 &#8211; Tap on \u2018See more in Account Center.\u2019 &#8211; Select the profile &#8211; Click on your \u2018Username\u2019 to edit it. Once done, click save, and your Facebook username is changed successfully.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709574042056\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">6. How do I see my Facebook username?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To view your Facebook username, log in to your Facebook account, go to your profile, and look at the URL in your web browser&#8217;s address bar. Your username is the text following &#8220;facebook.com\/.&#8221;<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709574042978\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">7. Why can\u2019t I choose a username on Facebook?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Facebook usernames operate on a first-come, first-served basis. If a username has already been taken by another user, you won&#8217;t be able to select it. Each username on Facebook must be unique, so if it&#8217;s already in use, you&#8217;ll need to choose a different one.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discover-your-facebook-username-and-enhance-your-online-reputation-with-birdeye-social\">Discover your Facebook username and enhance your online reputation with Birdeye Social<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding your Facebook username becomes simple when you know how to do it. The steps described above will help you do it quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your username is sorted, you can streamline and manage your social media marketing across all the platforms with Birdeye Social.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where <strong>Birdeye Social AI<\/strong> agents help multi-location brands run social without chaos. The Social Publishing Agent uses Local Intelligence to create content that matches what people care about in each market, while still following corporate brand guidelines.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Birdeye Social Engagement Agent <\/strong>supports always-on community management by detecting sentiment and intent in real time, then drafting on-brand responses your team can approve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/social-media-analytics\/\"><strong>Birdeye Social Reporting Agent<\/strong><\/a> pulls performance into one place, so you can ask questions like which regions drove the most engagement and get answers fast. 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