How to Find a Facebook Post URL (Phone & Desktop)

If you want to use a Facebook comment picker tool to randomly select giveaway winners, there's one essential first step you can't skip: finding and copying the URL of your Facebook post. Without the correct post link, no picker tool — including FB Picker — can locate your comments and run the draw.

The process differs slightly depending on whether you're on a desktop browser, an Android phone, or an iPhone. It can also vary between Facebook pages, personal profiles, and groups. This guide covers every scenario so you can find your Facebook post URL quickly, no matter what device you're using.

What Is a Facebook Post URL?

A Facebook post URL — also called a permalink — is the unique web address that points directly to a single post on Facebook. It typically looks something like this:

https://www.facebook.com/YourPageName/posts/1234567890123456

Or for personal profiles:

https://www.facebook.com/yourname/posts/1234567890123456

Every public post on Facebook has one. This link is what you paste into tools like FB Picker to let them read your comments and pick winners. It's also useful for sharing a specific post directly, embedding it elsewhere, or tracking engagement over time.

Why You Need the Post URL for Facebook Giveaways

When you run a giveaway or contest on Facebook, dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of people may comment on your post. Manually reading through every comment to pick a winner is time-consuming and introduces bias. FB Picker solves this by automatically loading all the comments on your post and randomly selecting winners — but to do that, they need the direct link to the post itself.

Getting the URL right is the single most important step in the entire process. An incorrect or incomplete URL will result in an error, so it's worth taking a moment to copy it carefully.

How to Find a Facebook Post URL on Desktop

Method 1: Via the Post's Timestamp

This is the most reliable method for desktop users.

1. Open Facebook in your browser and navigate to the post you want.
2. Look at the timestamp beneath the poster's name — it shows something like "2 hours ago" or a specific date.
3. Right-click on the timestamp.
4. Select "Copy link address" (Chrome/Edge) or "Copy Link Location" (Firefox).
5. The full post URL is now in your clipboard.

Alternatively, you can left-click the timestamp, which will open the post in its own dedicated page. The URL in your browser's address bar is then the post permalink — simply copy it from there.

Method 2: Via the Three-Dot Menu

1. Find the post on Facebook.
2. Click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner of the post.
3. Select "Copy link to post" or "Embed" — the copy link option will put the URL directly into your clipboard.

Method 3: From a Facebook Page Post

If you manage a Facebook Page, click on the specific post from your Page's timeline. Your browser's address bar will update to show the direct URL of that post. Copy the entire URL including all the numbers at the end — these digits are the unique post identifier and cannot be trimmed.

How to Find a Facebook Post URL on iPhone (iOS)

The Facebook mobile app doesn't display the URL directly, so you need to use a different method to extract it.

Method 1: Using the Share Button

1. Open the Facebook app on your iPhone.
2. Navigate to the giveaway post you want the link for.
3. Tap the Share button (the arrow icon) below the post.
4. In the share menu that appears, tap "Copy Link."
5. The post URL is now copied to your iPhone's clipboard.

Method 2: Using the Three-Dot Menu

1. Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner of the post.
2. Scroll down in the options and tap "Copy Link."
3. Paste the link into FB Picker or any notes app to verify it.

Method 3: Open in Browser

1. Tap the three-dot menu on the post.
2. Select "Open in Browser" (if available).
3. Your phone will open the post in Safari or Chrome.
4. Tap the address bar to see and copy the full URL.

How to Find a Facebook Post URL on Android

The steps on Android are very similar to iPhone, with minor differences depending on whether you use the Facebook app or a mobile browser.

Method 1: Via the Share Button (Facebook App)

1. Open the Facebook app and go to the giveaway post.
2. Tap the Share button below the post.
3. Tap "Copy Link" in the options that appear.
4. The URL is now in your Android clipboard — paste it wherever you need it.

Method 2: Via Chrome or Another Browser

If you prefer using a browser on Android rather than the app:

1. Open Chrome and visit facebook.com.
2. Navigate to the post.
3. Tap the address bar at the top of the screen.
4. The URL showing is the direct post link — tap it to select all, then copy it.

How to Find a Facebook Post URL in a Facebook Group

Group posts have slightly different URLs. Here's how to get the correct link:

1. Go to the Facebook Group and find the post.
2. Click or tap the timestamp on the post (desktop) or the three-dot menu (mobile).
3. Select "Copy link" or click the timestamp to open the post on its own page.
4. The URL will look something like: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourGroupName/posts/1234567890

Copy the complete URL. When using this with FB Picker, be aware that group posts may need to be public or the group itself set to public for the tool to access the comments.

Troubleshooting: Common Facebook Post URL Problems

The URL has extra parameters after a ? symbol. This is normal. For example: https://www.facebook.com/yourpage/posts/123456789?__cft__[0]=... — FB Picker can handle the full URL, but you can also trim everything after the ? and just use the clean base URL.

The post URL redirects or shows an error. This usually means the post is set to a restricted audience (Friends only, for example). Make sure the post is set to Public before copying the URL.

You're copying a profile link, not a post link. Make sure you're clicking on the specific post's timestamp, not the poster's name. Clicking the name takes you to their profile, not the post.

The link works on desktop but not mobile (or vice versa). Facebook sometimes uses m.facebook.com for mobile links. FB Picker works with both, but if you experience issues, try switching to the standard www.facebook.com version of the URL.

What to Do After Getting Your Facebook Post URL

Once you have your post URL copied, you're ready to pick your giveaway winners. Here's what comes next:

1. Go to FB Picker — the most advanced Facebook comment picker with custom filters and conditions.
2. Paste your post URL into the input field.
3. Set your filters (remove duplicates, keyword requirements, number of winners, etc.).
4. Click Draw and let the tool handle the rest.

If you want a full walkthrough of the giveaway process from start to finish, the guide on how to run a Facebook giveaway step-by-step for beginners covers everything you need to know before, during, and after your contest.

For those planning to run multi-winner draws, the guide on how to pick a random winner from Facebook comments is a great next read.

Pro Tips for Facebook Post URLs

Bookmark your giveaway post. Once you've found the URL, save it somewhere accessible (notes app, browser bookmark, spreadsheet) so you don't have to hunt for it again when the giveaway ends.

Use the desktop URL format for tools. Even if you found the link on mobile, the www.facebook.com format is generally the most compatible with third-party tools like FB Picker.

Check post privacy before sharing the URL. If your post is not set to Public, the URL won't work in picker tools and won't be accessible to users you share it with externally.

Record the URL for compliance reasons. If you ever need to prove your giveaway was conducted fairly — especially for regulated industries or high-value prizes — having the original post URL on file is part of good record-keeping. You can also export your Facebook comments to Excel/CSV using FB Picker for a full audit trail.