{"id":41168,"date":"2022-07-30T15:51:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T15:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=41168"},"modified":"2022-07-30T15:51:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T15:51:51","slug":"what-is-a-facebook-id","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-facebook-id","title":{"rendered":"What is a Facebook ID?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d351cb0db2\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d351cb0db2\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d351cb0db2\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-facebook-id\/#What_is_a_Facebook_ID\" title=\"What is a Facebook ID?\">What is a Facebook ID?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-facebook-id\/#FB_user_id\" title=\"FB user id\">FB user id<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-facebook-id\/#FB_app_id\" title=\"FB app id\">FB app id<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-facebook-id\/#FB_numeric_id\" title=\"FB numeric id\">FB numeric id<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-facebook-id\/#FB_user_name\" title=\"FB user name\">FB user name<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Facebook_ID\"><\/span>What is a Facebook ID?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Facebook ID (also called fb login id) is a 15 digit number that is unique to every user. Your ID is similar to your roll number in school or contact number. It can be one of 100 trillion. However, it is important that you protect your Facebook ID, as misuse of this information can result in a ban from Facebook. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore what your FB id is, and how to keep it safe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FB_user_id\"><\/span>FB user id<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How do I find a Facebook user&#8217;s id? You can do this using a Facebook ID finder tool. Facebook IDs are numeric codes assigned to each user&#8217;s profile. These numbers are also used on Facebook&#8217;s social plugins so that you can directly post social content. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to find a Facebook user&#8217;s id. Continue reading to learn how to find a Facebook user&#8217;s id.<\/p>\n<p>You may notice that the URL to your profile ends with a number, which is the FB user ID. Repeat the process for each of your friends to find the FB user ID for each profile. In some cases, you will need to enter the id of the public profile of one friend to get the ID for the other. To make this process as convenient as possible, use a URL generator. This will return the number associated with your friend&#8217;s public profile.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FB_app_id\"><\/span>FB app id<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fb.app_id meta tag was used in Facebook&#8217;s Domain Insights product. It would tell Facebook which Facebook Pages liked your content. Domain Insights no longer exists. These capabilities are now part of Facebook&#8217;s Analytics platform. Alternatively, you can install the Facebook Pixel to get the same information. However, if you want to know which Facebook Pages liked your content, you need to use the Facebook Pixel instead.<\/p>\n<p>When you have set up your app in Facebook, you will be asked for a Facebook App ID. This will be a unique identifier for your application on Facebook. You will need it in order to create a Facebook Page. You can generate an App ID and Secret Key using the app. Then, you can copy and paste these two values into the appropriate plugins. Once you&#8217;ve done this, Facebook will display a button asking you to confirm the changes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FB_numeric_id\"><\/span>FB numeric id<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to use social plugins on Facebook, you must know your numeric Facebook ID. However, obtaining your numeric user ID can be difficult, especially if you have a vanity profile URL. Here are some tips to locate your Facebook numeric user ID:<\/p>\n<p>FB assigns an ID to every page and post, whether it is a photo or a comment. However, it does not assign an ID to a popover or birthday card. Basically, anything with a link will be assigned a unique ID. To find a specific comment, simply type the ID in the search bar. You will be able to see where that comment was made. The ID is also useful for searching for a specific person or page.<\/p>\n<p>Facebook allocates unique numeric ids to each member. Numbers are assigned country-wise or based on geographic area. To make it easier to remember, Facebook assigns each member a different ID. Hence, the number you receive will be unique to you. You can also try to guess your FB numeric id by looking at your profile. In this way, you can prevent yourself from being a target for malicious individuals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FB_user_name\"><\/span>FB user name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are not aware of what a Facebook username is, the word username is a short form of your name. It serves as a part of your Facebook URL. If possible, choose a name that reflects your real name or the name of your organization or business. Keep in mind that the rules on usernames differ for business pages and personal accounts. It is possible to use a nickname, a professional or even your maiden name, but make sure you stick to these rules.<\/p>\n<p>The Facebook username is a unique name that identifies your profile across the entire social networking site. You can use it as a link to contact others, or you can choose your own. Most people choose a first and surname combination for their username. You can also add a prefix or suffix to it to make it unique. 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