How to Copy a Facebook Video Link

To copy a Facebook video link, open the video, tap or click the Share button, and choose "Copy link" — the URL is now on your clipboard, ready to paste. That single step is the same idea on every device, and it's the prerequisite for downloading a video with a tool like the one at /facebook-video-download. This guide shows exactly how to copy a facebook video link on a desktop computer, on Android, and on iPhone, plus how to make sure you grabbed the correct address.

The quick answer

Every Facebook video has a shareable link, and the Share control is how you get it. On desktop you'll also find a "Copy link" option in the three-dot menu on the post. Once the link is copied, you can paste it into a downloader, a message, or a note. If you plan to download the video, aim to copy the direct link to the video itself rather than a redirect, which saves a step later.

How to copy a Facebook video link

Learning how to copy a facebook video link comes down to finding the Share button, which sits near the like and comment controls on any public post. Tapping or clicking it opens a menu, and "Copy link" is almost always the first option. Selecting it silently places the URL on your clipboard — there's no confirmation beyond a brief "Link copied" message on some devices. From there the link behaves like any other copied text and can be pasted anywhere.

On a desktop computer

On the Facebook website in any browser, you have two easy routes. The Share button under the video opens a menu with "Copy link" at the top. Alternatively, click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the post and choose "Copy link". Either way the URL lands on your clipboard, ready to paste with Ctrl + V (or Cmd + V on a Mac).

Open the Facebook video in your browser.
Click the Share button below the video, or the three-dot menu on the post.
Choose "Copy link" from the menu.
Paste the link wherever you need it with Ctrl + V or Cmd + V.

One more desktop trick: if the video is playing on its own page, the address bar already shows a usable link. Click the address bar, select the whole URL, and copy it — that's the direct video link, which is ideal for downloading.

On Android

In the Facebook app on Android, tap the Share icon (the curved arrow) beneath the video, then choose "Copy link". The app copies the URL to your clipboard and usually shows a short "Link copied to clipboard" note. You can then open your browser, long-press the address bar or an input box, and tap Paste.

Tap the Share arrow under the video.
Choose "Copy link" from the share sheet.
Long-press any text box and tap Paste to use it.

On iPhone

On iPhone the steps are nearly identical. In the Facebook app, tap the Share icon under the video, then tap "Copy link" in the share sheet. The link is now on your clipboard. To use it, open Safari or another browser, tap and hold the address bar or an input field, and choose Paste. If you opened the video in Safari rather than the app, you can also copy the URL straight from the address bar.

The different Facebook link types

Facebook uses several URL shapes, and it helps to recognise them. You may see short fb.watch links, /watch/?v=… permalinks, /reel/… addresses for Reels, and /share/… links that redirect to one of the others. A good downloader accepts any of these, but the direct forms — the permalink or the address-bar URL — are the most reliable. If a copied link is a redirect, opening it once in a browser resolves it to the direct address.

Troubleshooting

There's no "Copy link" option

If Share doesn't show "Copy link", the video may be private or restricted, in which case there's no public URL to copy. Public videos always offer a link; private, friends-only, and group content is protected by privacy settings and can't be shared out.

The link goes to a profile, not the video

This usually happens when you copy from the wrong menu or grab a profile link by mistake. Make sure you tap Share directly on the video post, then "Copy link". Opening the video on its own page and copying from the address bar is the surest way to get the exact video URL.

What to do with the link next

Once you've copied the correct link, you can paste it into the downloader at /facebook-video-download to save a public video for personal, offline use. Copying the link is simply the first step; the tool handles the rest.

Frequently asked questions

How do I copy a Facebook video link on a computer?

Click the Share button below the video or the three-dot menu on the post, then choose "Copy link". The URL goes to your clipboard, and you can paste it with Ctrl + V or Cmd + V.

How do I copy a Facebook video link on Android?

In the Facebook app, tap the Share arrow under the video and choose "Copy link". The app copies the URL to your clipboard, and you can paste it into any browser or text box.

How do I copy a Facebook video link on iPhone?

Tap the Share icon under the video in the Facebook app, then tap "Copy link" in the share sheet. Paste it by tapping and holding a text field or the browser address bar and choosing Paste.

Where is the Share button on a Facebook video?

It's near the like and comment controls beneath the video, usually shown as a curved arrow. Tapping or clicking it opens a menu where "Copy link" is typically the first option.

Why is there no "Copy link" option for some videos?

That video is probably private or restricted, so there's no public URL to share. Public videos always offer a link, while private, friends-only, and group content is protected by privacy settings.

Can I copy the link from the browser address bar instead?

Yes. If the video is on its own page, the address bar already shows a usable direct link. Click the address bar, select the whole URL, and copy it — that's often the most reliable link.

What are the different Facebook video link types?

You may see fb.watch short links, /watch/?v=… permalinks, /reel/… addresses for Reels, and /share/… redirect links. A good downloader accepts any of them, though the direct forms work most reliably.

My copied link goes to a profile, not the video. Why?

You likely copied from the wrong menu or grabbed a profile link. Tap Share directly on the video post and choose "Copy link", or open the video on its own page and copy the address-bar URL.

Does a link I copy on my phone work on a computer?

Yes. A Facebook video link is universal, so a URL copied on your phone works when pasted on a computer and vice versa. You can text a link to yourself and use it on whichever device is handy.

What does a /share/ link mean and should I use it?

A /share/ link is a redirect that resolves to the real video URL. It usually works, but opening it once in a browser and copying the final address gives you a more reliable direct link.

Do I need to be logged in to copy a public video link?

Not for public videos viewed in a browser — the Share and address-bar links are available. Copying links to private or friends-only content requires being logged in and authorised to view it.

How do I copy a Facebook Reel link?

Open the Reel, tap Share, and choose "Copy link", exactly like a normal video. Reel links usually take the /reel/ form, which downloaders and the address bar both handle fine.

What do I do with the link after copying it?

You can paste it into a message, a note, or a downloader like the one at /facebook-video-download to save a public video for personal, offline use. Copying the link is just the first step.

Is copying a video link the same as downloading it?

No. Copying the link only puts the video's URL on your clipboard. To save the actual video file, you paste that link into a downloader, which then fetches the MP4 for you.

Is it okay to copy and share a Facebook video link?

Sharing a link to public content is generally fine, since you're pointing people to the original post. Respect privacy settings for non-public videos, and don't re-upload others' work as your own.