Social Platform URL Formats

Finding your social media profile URL can be confusing because each platform uses a different format. This comprehensive guide shows you exactly how to find and format your URL for each major social platform.

Quick Reference Table

Use this table to quickly find the URL format for your platform:

Platform	URL Format
Twitter/X	https://twitter.com/username or https://x.com/username
LinkedIn	https://linkedin.com/in/username
Instagram	https://instagram.com/username
Facebook	https://facebook.com/username
GitHub	https://github.com/username
YouTube	https://youtube.com/@handle
TikTok	https://tiktok.com/@username
Twitch	https://twitch.tv/username
Pinterest	https://pinterest.com/username
Snapchat	https://snapchat.com/add/username
Reddit	https://reddit.com/user/username
Medium	https://medium.com/@username
Dribbble	https://dribbble.com/username
Behance	https://behance.net/username
SoundCloud	https://soundcloud.com/username
Discord	https://discord.gg/invite-code

Detailed Instructions by Platform

Twitter / X

URL Format: https://twitter.com/username or https://x.com/username

How to find your URL:

1. Open Twitter or X in your browser
2. Go to your profile page
3. Look at the browser address bar
4. Copy the complete URL

Example: https://twitter.com/username

LinkedIn

URL Format: https://linkedin.com/in/username

How to find your URL:

1. Log in to LinkedIn
2. Go to your profile page
3. Click on the Contact info section below your profile photo
4. Your profile URL is displayed there
5. Alternatively, copy the URL from your browser address bar

Example: https://linkedin.com/in/yourname

Note: LinkedIn allows you to customize your profile URL in settings.

Instagram

URL Format: https://instagram.com/username

How to find your URL:

1. Open Instagram in a browser (not the app)
2. Go to your profile
3. Your username appears at the top of the page
4. Your URL is https://instagram.com/ followed by your username

Example: https://instagram.com/yourname

GitHub

URL Format: https://github.com/username

How to find your URL:

1. Go to github.com and log in
2. Click your profile picture in the top right corner
3. Select Your profile
4. Copy the URL from your browser address bar

Example: https://github.com/yourname

YouTube

URL Format: https://youtube.com/@handle or https://youtube.com/c/channelname

How to find your URL:

1. Go to your YouTube channel
2. Copy the URL from your browser address bar
3. Alternatively, go to YouTube Studio and find your channel URL in settings

Example: https://youtube.com/@yourchannel

Note: YouTube channels can have custom handles or use the older channel URL format.

TikTok

URL Format: https://tiktok.com/@username

How to find your URL:

1. Open TikTok (app or browser)
2. Go to your profile
3. Tap Share profile
4. Copy the link

Example: https://tiktok.com/@yourname

Note: TikTok usernames always start with @ in the URL.

Facebook

URL Format: https://facebook.com/username or https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=123456

How to find your URL:

1. Go to your Facebook profile
2. Copy the URL from your browser address bar
3. You can customize your username in Facebook Settings

Example: https://facebook.com/yourname

Note: Some accounts have numeric IDs instead of custom usernames.

Discord

URL Format: https://discord.gg/invite-code

How to find your URL:

Discord does not have public profile URLs. Instead, use a server invite link:

1. Open your Discord server
2. Click on your server name
3. Select Invite People
4. Copy the invite link

Note: Invite links can expire. Create a permanent invite if needed.

Twitch

URL Format: https://twitch.tv/username

How to find your URL:

1. Go to your Twitch channel
2. Copy the URL from your browser address bar

Example: https://twitch.tv/yourname

Pinterest

URL Format: https://pinterest.com/username

How to find your URL:

1. Log in to Pinterest
2. Go to your profile
3. Copy the URL from your browser address bar

Example: https://pinterest.com/yourname

Snapchat

URL Format: https://snapchat.com/add/username

How to find your URL:

1. Open Snapchat app
2. Go to your profile settings
3. Find your username
4. Your URL is https://snapchat.com/add/ plus your username

Example: https://snapchat.com/add/yourname

Reddit

URL Format: https://reddit.com/user/username

How to find your URL:

1. Go to reddit.com
2. Click on your profile
3. Copy the URL from your browser address bar

Example: https://reddit.com/user/yourname

Medium

URL Format: https://medium.com/@username

How to find your URL:

1. Go to your Medium profile
2. Copy the URL from your browser address bar

Example: https://medium.com/@yourname

Design Platforms

Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/username

Behance: https://behance.net/username

How to find your URL:

1. Log in to the platform
2. Go to your profile page
3. Copy the URL from your browser address bar

Music Platforms

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/username

Spotify Artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/artistid

How to find Spotify URL:

1. Go to your Spotify artist page
2. Click the three dots menu
3. Select Share
4. Click Copy link

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Follow these guidelines to prevent URL errors:

Mistake	Solution
Missing https://	Always include the complete URL starting with https://
Wrong platform format	Make sure the URL matches the platform you selected
Private profile	Ensure your social profile is set to public
Outdated username	Update your MYZO link if you change your username on a platform
Using mobile app URL	Some app URLs do not work in browsers; use the web URL instead

Troubleshooting URL Issues

URL Validation Error

If MYZO shows a validation error:

1. Check that the URL format matches the platform
2. Remove any extra characters or spaces
3. Make sure you selected the correct platform in MYZO

Link Not Working

If your link does not work when visitors click it:

1. Test the URL in a new browser window
2. Verify your social profile is public
3. Check if your username changed recently

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