# How to Share Your Discord Profile Link (2026 Guide) > How to share your Discord profile link on desktop, iPhone and Android: turn on Developer Mode, copy your user ID, build the discord.com/users link and share it. URL: https://u2l.ai/blog/how-to-share-discord-profile-link Published: 2026-10-02T23:19:19+05:30 Updated: 2026-10-02T23:19:19+05:30 Author: Team U2L Category: social-media Tags: discord, discord-profile, user-id, gaming, social-media ---

Quick answer: Your Discord profile link is https://discord.com/users/ followed by your user ID. To get the ID, turn on Developer Mode in Settings under Advanced, then right-click (desktop) or open (mobile) your profile and choose Copy User ID. Viewers must be signed in to Discord, so share your username too.

Discord is built around servers and usernames, not profile pages, so it doesn't hand you a ready-made link to your profile. You build it yourself from a number most people never see: your user ID. It takes about a minute. This guide walks through it on desktop, iPhone and Android, explains what the link can and can't do, and covers the alternatives (usernames, server invites) that often work better depending on who you're sharing with. ## What a Discord profile link looks like A Discord profile link has a fixed beginning and ends with your user ID:
https://discord.com/users/123456789012345678
The ID at the end is the key part, and it's not your username. Since Discord's switch to unique usernames, every account has three different identifiers: | Identifier | Example | Unique? | Can it change? | What it's for | |---|---|---|---|---| | User ID | `123456789012345678` | Yes | Never | Profile links, bots, reports to Discord | | Username | `janedoe` | Yes | Yes | Friend requests, finding you | | Display name | `Jane` | No | Anytime | How you appear in chats | Because the user ID never changes, a profile link built from it keeps working even after you change your username or display name. ## Step 1: Turn on Developer Mode The option to copy a user ID is hidden until you switch on Developer Mode. Despite the name, it doesn't change how Discord works for you. It just adds **Copy ID** options to menus. ### On desktop and web 1. Click the **gear icon** (User Settings) next to your name at the bottom left of Discord. 2. In the left sidebar, scroll to **App Settings** and click **Advanced**. 3. Switch on **Developer Mode**. 4. Press Esc to close Settings. ### On iPhone and Android 1. Tap your **profile picture** in the bottom right corner to open your profile tab. 2. Tap the **gear icon** to open Settings. 3. Scroll down to **App Settings** and tap **Advanced**. 4. Turn on **Developer Mode**. ## Step 2: Copy your user ID ### On desktop and web 1. Find your own name anywhere it appears: in a server's member list, on a message you sent, or in a direct message. 2. **Right-click** your name or avatar. 3. Click **Copy User ID** at the bottom of the menu. ### On iPhone and Android 1. Tap your name or avatar in a server's member list or on one of your own messages to open your profile. 2. Tap the **three dots** in the top right corner of the profile. 3. Tap **Copy User ID**. The same steps work on anyone else's name, which is how you'd get a friend's or a moderator's ID.

Note: A user ID is a long number, usually 17 to 19 digits. If what you copied is short or contains letters, you copied your username instead. If it's a long number but the link opens the wrong thing, you may have copied a message or server ID. Go back and use Copy User ID on your name.

## Step 3: Build and test your profile link Paste your ID at the end of the base address: ``` https://discord.com/users/YOUR_USER_ID ``` So a user ID of `123456789012345678` becomes: ``` https://discord.com/users/123456789012345678 ``` Before you put the link anywhere public, open it in a browser where you're signed in to Discord and check that it lands where you expect. Then save the finished link somewhere handy. You can switch Developer Mode back off if you like, because you won't need it again for this link. ## How the link behaves when someone opens it Two things are important to know before you rely on this link: - **The viewer must be signed in to Discord.** Anyone who isn't logged in sees Discord's login page, not your profile. - **Behavior varies by device.** Discord doesn't document this link format in its help center, and users on Discord's own developer forum have reported that it doesn't open the profile the same way on every app and platform. Test it on the devices your audience uses. That's why the best practice is to share the link **together with your username**. If the link opens your profile, great. If it doesn't, the person can still add you by username in a few seconds.

Example: In a bio or on a website, write something like Discord: janedoe and link that text to your discord.com/users address. Anyone who clicks gets the link, and anyone for whom it doesn't open still has your username right there.

## Where to share your Discord profile link - **Social bios:** Instagram, TikTok, X, Twitch and YouTube channel descriptions. Keep the username visible next to it. - **A link-in-bio page:** if you share many links, collect Discord, your stream, your socials and your shop on one [link-in-bio page](/link-in-bio). - **Your website, portfolio or GitHub README:** a "Contact me on Discord" line is common for developers, artists and commission-based creators. - **Stream overlays, convention badges and posters:** turn the link into a scannable QR code with the [U2L AI QR code generator](/qr-code-generator). - **Inside Discord:** there you don't need a link at all. Mention someone with @username in a server you share. If your bio has a tight character limit, a short link keeps things tidy. U2L AI creates free short links with no signup, and the short domain is picked automatically based on the destination. A free account adds click analytics and link management, so you can see how many people clicked your Discord link from each place you posted it.

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## Alternatives to a profile link Sometimes a profile link isn't the best tool. Here are the other ways people connect on Discord. ### Share your username The simplest option, and the one that works everywhere. The other person: 1. Opens the **Friends** tab in Discord. 2. Chooses **Add Friend**. 3. Types or pastes your username. 4. Sends the friend request. If you share a server, they can also click your name in the member list and send a request from your profile. ### Share a server invite link If your goal is to bring people into a community rather than one-on-one chats, an invite link is better than a profile link. 1. Click or tap the server name at the top of the channel list. 2. Choose **Invite People**. 3. Copy the invite link. 4. To change how long it lasts or how many times it can be used, choose **Edit Invite Link**. Discord invite links default to expiring after 7 days. You can change the duration and set the maximum number of uses, and depending on your server's settings, you can make a link that never expires. If you share your invite where most people are on their phones, the [Discord deep link generator](/deep-link-generator/discord) turns a discord.gg invite into a link built to open the Discord app. ### Compare the options | Method | Best for | Needs Developer Mode? | Viewer needs a Discord account? | |---|---|---|---| | Profile link | Bios, websites, portfolios | Yes, once | Yes, and must be signed in | | Username | Quick friend adds, anywhere | No | Yes | | Server invite link | Growing a community | No | Yes, or they create one when joining | | @mention | People in a server you share | No | Already in the server | ## Privacy: what your user ID shares and what it doesn't Sharing your ID is low risk, but it helps to know exactly what it reveals. - **It's already public.** Anyone in a server with you can copy your ID with Developer Mode on. Sharing the link doesn't expose anything new. - **It contains your account's creation time.** Discord's IDs are "snowflakes," numbers that include a timestamp, so anyone with your ID can work out roughly when your account was created. - **It doesn't contain personal details.** The number holds no email address, phone number, password, IP address or payment information. - **Your profile shows what you choose to show.** People who open the link see your profile as you've set it up, so review your avatar, bio and connected accounts before you post the link publicly. - **You control who can reach you.** In User Settings, Discord's privacy and social settings let you limit who can send you friend requests and direct messages. Tighten these if you post your link somewhere very public. Discord support may also ask for a user ID when you report a problem or another account, so knowing how to copy one is useful beyond sharing your profile. ## Troubleshooting | Problem | Cause | Fix | |---|---|---| | No "Copy User ID" option | Developer Mode is off | Turn it on in Settings under **Advanced** | | The link opens the Discord login page | The viewer isn't signed in on that browser or device | They sign in, or add you by username | | The link opens Discord but not your profile | Support for these links varies by app and device | Share your username alongside the link | | The link shows the wrong thing or an error | You copied a message ID, server ID or incomplete number | Copy User ID again from your own name | | Friend requests to you fail | Your friend request settings are too strict | Loosen them in your privacy settings, or add the other person yourself | ## Bonus: make your Discord invites clearer If you're sharing your profile to set up a game night, a stream or a study session, there's a small upgrade that saves a lot of back-and-forth about time zones. The [Discord timestamp generator](/tools/discord-timestamp-generator) creates a code you paste into any Discord message that shows the time in each reader's own local time zone. Your Discord profile link takes a minute to set up and never needs updating, because your user ID never changes. Build it once, pair it with your username, and put it wherever people look for you. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do I get my Discord profile link? Turn on Developer Mode in Settings under Advanced, then right-click (desktop) or open (mobile) your own profile and choose Copy User ID. Paste the number after https://discord.com/users/ and that full address is your profile link. ### Can I share my Discord profile link from my phone? Yes. The Discord app on iPhone and Android has the same Developer Mode setting under Settings, App Settings, Advanced. Once it's on, open your profile, tap the three-dot menu, choose Copy User ID and add it to the end of https://discord.com/users/. ### What is a Discord user ID? It's a long number, usually 17 to 19 digits, that Discord assigns to every account. Unlike your username or display name, it never changes, which is why it's used in profile links. ### Is my Discord user ID the same as my username? No. Your username is the unique lowercase handle people type to add you as a friend, and your display name is how you appear in chats. The user ID is a separate number that stays the same even if you change both. ### Why don't I see the Copy User ID option? Copy User ID only appears when Developer Mode is turned on. Open Settings, go to Advanced, switch on Developer Mode, and the option shows up when you right-click or open a user's profile. ### Why doesn't my Discord profile link open? The person opening it has to be signed in to Discord, otherwise they only see the login page. How the link opens can also vary by device and app, so share your username alongside it as a backup. ### Does my Discord profile link change if I change my username? No. The link is built from your user ID, which stays the same for the life of your account, so the link keeps pointing to you after username or display name changes. ### Is it safe to share my Discord user ID? Generally yes. The ID is a public identifier that anyone in a shared server can copy. It contains your account's creation time but not your email, phone number, password or IP address. Use Discord's privacy settings to control who can message you or send friend requests. ### How can someone add me on Discord without a profile link? Give them your username. They open the Friends tab, choose Add Friend, type your username and send a friend request. If you're both in the same server, they can also click your name in the member list. ### Can I make a QR code for my Discord profile? Yes. Build your discord.com/users link first, then turn it into a QR code with any QR code generator. Keep in mind that whoever scans it still needs to be signed in to Discord to see your profile.