How to Get a Facebook Page ID

Finding your Facebook Page ID seems like a task that should take five seconds, but it’s often buried deeper than you’d expect. This unique number is the key to connecting your page to dozens of third-party apps, plugins, and marketing tools. This guide cuts through the noise and shows you several simple, foolproof methods to locate your Facebook Page ID, so you can get on with your work.

What is a Facebook Page ID and Why Do You Need It?

Think of your Facebook Page ID as your page's unique fingerprint or social security number in the digital world. It's a long string of numbers assigned by Facebook that distinguishes your business page from every other page, profile, and group on the platform. Unlike your page's username (e.g., @YourBusinessName) or its custom URL, the ID is a permanent, non-changeable numeric identifier.

While the average visitor will never see it, your Page ID is essential for backend tasks. You'll need it a surprisingly large number of times as a marketer, business owner, or social media manager. Here are the most common reasons why:

• Connecting Third-Party Apps: The most frequent use case is authorizing other software to access your page. This includes social media management platforms, chatbots (like ManyChat), website plugins for displaying your Facebook feed, review widgets, and contest apps. These tools use the ID to know exactly which page they need to connect with.
• Facebook Ads and Meta Pixel: For advanced advertising setups, such as custom conversions or tracking specific events via the Conversions API, you may need your Page ID to configure things correctly and make sure data is attributed to the right source.
• Plugin and Website Integrations: If you've ever wanted to add a "Like" button, a messenger chat box, or an embedded post feed to your website, the setup process often requires your Page ID to function.
• Developer and API Use: Developers using the Facebook Graph API to build custom applications need the Page ID to pull information, post content, or manage the page programmatically.
• Troubleshooting with Support: When you need to contact Facebook support for a page-related issue, they may ask for your ID to quickly and accurately locate your page in their system.

In short, having your Page ID handy saves you time and frustration whenever you need to connect your Facebook presence to another part of your digital marketing ecosystem.

Method 1: The Easiest Way Through Your Page’s “About” Section

Facebook has made this significantly easier recently with the "New Pages Experience." This is now the most reliable and official way to find your ID without any technical fuss. It’s perfect for a quick copy-paste.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Navigate to Your Facebook Page: Log into the Facebook profile that has admin access to your business page. Then, go to the page you manage.
2. Go to the 'About' Tab: Look for the menu just below your page's name and cover photo. Click on the 'About' link.
3. Find 'Page transparency': On the 'About' screen, look for the 'Page transparency' section. It's usually in the left sidebar or the main content area, depending on your layout. Click on the 'See All' button within this box.
4. Locate Your Page ID: A pop-up window will appear with details about your page's history and management. At the very bottom of this window, you'll see a line item that says "Page ID" followed by a long number. That's it! You can easily highlight, copy, and paste this number right where you need it.

This method works consistently for pages using the current design and is the way Facebook intends for users to find the information.

Method 2: Check the Page's URL Structure (The Classic Way)

In the past, the Page ID was often directly visible in the URL of your business page. This has become less common since most pages now use a custom "vanity URL" (e.g., facebook.com/YourBrandName), but the ID can sometimes still be found by navigating deeper into your page's sections.

How to Find It in the URL:

1. Go to Your Facebook Page: Open your page in a desktop browser.
2. Click on a Content Tab: Click on a tab like 'Photos' or 'Videos'. Sometimes, this can change the URL in your browser's address bar to reveal the numeric ID.
3. Inspect the URL: Look at the address bar. If your URL has changed to a structure that includes a long series of numbers, that’s your Page ID. It might look something like this:
4. https://www.facebook.com/YourBrandName/photos/?ref=page_internal&tab=album&album_id=10150992333612345
5. In other cases, for pages that never set a custom username, the URL itself will contain the ID:
6. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063495470000
7. While this method isn't as reliable as the first one, it can be a quick check if you happen to notice the number in your address bar already.

Method 3: A Failsafe Look into the Page’s Source Code

If for some reason the above methods don't work, or if your page is on an older version, digging into the page's source code is a completely reliable way to unearth the ID. This might sound intimidating, but you don’t need to know how to code - you just need to know how to use the "find" command.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open Your Page in a Browser: Navigate to your brand's Facebook Page on a desktop computer.
2. View the Page Source: Right-click with your mouse on any empty part of the page. In the menu that appears, select "View Page Source". (The wording may vary slightly by browser, it could be "Show Page Source" or similar).
3. Open the Find Tool: A new browser tab will load a massive wall of HTML code. Don’t panic! Simply press Ctrl+F (on Windows) or Cmd+F (on Mac) to open your browser’s "Find" bar.
4. Search for "pageID": In the find bar, type in "pageID" and press Enter. Your browser will instantly highlight the first instance of this text in the code.
5. Copy the Number: The code should look something like this: ..."pageID":"100063495470000".... The long number inside the quotation marks right after "pageID": is the Facebook Page ID you’re looking for. Copy only the numbers, and you're good to go.

This method has never failed. It's the most direct way to get the information from Facebook itself, making it a powerful backup when the user interface changes or hides the info.

Method 4: Using a Third-Party Finder Tool

For those who want an automated solution, several websites offer free "Facebook ID Finder" tools. These tools are designed to scan a page's URL and spit out the correct numeric ID in seconds.

Here’s How They Generally Work:

1. Copy Your Facebook Page URL: Go to your Facebook page and copy the entire URL from your browser's address bar. It should be something like `https://www.facebook.com/YourBrandName`.
2. Navigate to a Finder Tool: Open a new browser tab and search for "Facebook Page ID finder" to find a handful of options.
3. Paste and Search: Paste your page's URL into the search box on the finder website and click the button to look up the ID.
4. Get Your ID: The website will process the link and should immediately display your page's unique numeric ID. You can then copy it.

A friendly word of advice: While these tools are handy, be mindful of their security. Never use a tool that asks for your Facebook password or permission to access your account. A legitimate lookup tool only needs the public URL of your page.

Common Issues & How to Solve Them

Even with simple instructions, you can hit a snag. Here are a few common points of confusion and their solutions.

• Page ID vs. Profile ID vs. Group ID: It's easy to get these mixed up. A Page ID is for a business, brand, or public figure page. A personal Facebook Profile has a different ID (often called a User ID), and a Facebook Group also has its own unique Group ID. Most of the methods above work for finding Page IDs, but make sure you're pulling the ID for the correct asset.
• "I only see my username in the URL." This is normal! If your URL is a clean name (e.g.,`facebook.com/postbase`), it's a vanity URL. This just means Method 2 won't be straightforward. Your best bet is to use Method 1 (Page Transparency) or Method 3 (View Source Code).
• "The app I'm connecting says my ID is invalid." Re-copy the number and make sure you didn't accidentally grab any extra spaces or quotation marks from the source code. Also, confirm the app is asking for a Page ID and not an App ID or Ad Account ID, which are completely different things.

Final Thoughts

Finding your Facebook Page ID doesn’t have to be a scavenger hunt. Whether you use the simple 'Page Transparency' method, dig into the URL, or pull it directly from the source code, you now have several reliable ways to grab this essential number. It's a key piece of information that powers countless integrations, turning your Facebook Page from a standalone profile into a connected hub for your marketing universe.

Once you connect your accounts, the real work begins. We built Postbase to solve the frustrations that come after setup - like tools that were designed for a different era of social media. Instead of fighting with clunky interfaces meant for text-only posts, you get a clean, modern platform built specifically for today's visual, video-first world of Reels, Shorts, and TikToks. Our system ensures your accounts stay connected reliably, so you spend your time actually managing your content on our visual calendar, not re-authenticating accounts every other week.