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How to Find Meta Business Manager ID

Cody Schneider•

Finding your Meta Business Manager ID can feel like searching for a needle in a digital haystack, but it's a simple copy-and-paste once you know exactly where to look. This unique number is the key to connecting your business assets to a world of third-party tools and partners. This guide will show you two foolproof methods to find your ID quickly, explain what it's for, and clarify how it differs from your Ad Account ID.

What Exactly Is a Meta Business Manager ID?

Think of your Meta Business Manager ID - now officially called a Business Account ID - as the Social Security Number for your business on Meta's platforms. It's a unique string of numbers assigned to your Business Account, which acts as the central hub for all your business assets, including your Facebook Pages, Instagram profiles, Ad Accounts, Pixels, and product catalogs.

While Meta recently rebranded "Business Manager" to "Business Account," the functionality - and the ID itself - remains the same. Many agencies, partners, and even Meta's own documentation still use the old term, so we'll use them interchangeably. The bottom line is this: it's the master ID for the entire container that holds all your marketing assets.

Why Do You Need Your Business Manager ID?

You’ll likely never need to memorize your Business Manager ID, but you'll certainly be asked for it from time to time. Having it handy is essential for several key marketing operations. Here are the most common situations where you'll need it:

  • Connecting Third-Party Apps: When you want to integrate marketing analytics tools, scheduling software, a CRM like Salesforce or HubSpot, or e-commerce platforms like Shopify, they will often require your Business Manager ID to securely access the right data and automate reporting.

  • Granting Agency or Partner Access: If you're hiring a marketing agency, freelancer, or contractor to manage your Facebook Pages or run ads, they will need your Business Manager ID to request access to your assets. This is the professional and secure way to grant permissions without sharing your personal login credentials.

  • Working with Facebook Marketing Partners: For more advanced integrations or custom solutions, developers and official Meta Marketing Partners use the ID to interact with Meta's API on your behalf.

  • Getting Technical Support: When troubleshooting a problem with Meta's support team, they'll almost always ask for your Business Manager ID to pinpoint your account in their system and resolve your issue faster.

How to Find Your Meta Business Manager ID (Desktop Version)

The most reliable method to find your Business Account ID is on a desktop computer. The interface is more complete than the mobile app, and the ID is always accessible in the settings. Follow these steps, and you'll find it in less than a minute.

Step 1: Go to Meta Business Suite

Start by navigating to business.facebook.com. Make sure you are logged into the Facebook profile that has administrative access to the Business Account you're looking for.

If your profile manages multiple Business Accounts, you’ll see a dropdown menu near the top of the left-hand sidebar. Click on it and select the correct Business Account before moving to the next step.

Step 2: Access Your Business Settings

The gateway to all your important information is through the "Settings." Look for a gear icon labeled Settings at the bottom of the left-hand navigation menu. Click on it.

Sometimes, Meta's interface moves things around. If you don't see the Settings gear, look for the "All Tools" icon (it looks like a hamburger menu with nine dots) and find Business settings from the menu that appears. It usually has a gray gear icon next to it.

Step 3: Navigate to Business Info

Once you're inside the Business Settings, you'll see a new page with a menu on the left. This menu contains different categories like "Users," "Accounts," and "Data Sources." Scroll all the way down to the bottom of this menu and click on Business info.

Step 4: Locate and Copy Your Business Manager ID

Here you go! The Business Info page displays all the core details about your Business Account. Right below the name of your account, you will see a field labeled Business Manager ID. The long string of numbers next to it is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Meta makes it easy to copy - simply click on the number, and it will be copied to your clipboard automatically. You can now paste it into the third-party app, support ticket, or message you need it for.

Bonus Tip: A Quick Shortcut In The URL

If you're already logged in and navigating your Business Settings, there's an even faster way. Look at the web address bar in your browser. Your Business Manager ID is visible right in the URL.

It will likely be structured like this:https://business.facebook.com/settings/info?business_id=1234567890123456

That 16-digit number after "business_id=" is your ID. This trick is a lifesaver for grabbing the ID quickly without navigating through multiple menus.

What If My Interface Looks Different?

It’s the universal truth of managing anything on Meta: the interface you see might not match the one in a tutorial. Meta constantly tests and rolls out new layouts to different users, so don't be alarmed if your buttons and menus are in slightly different places. The fundamental labels and concepts remain the same.

If you can't follow the steps exactly, just look for the key elements: Settings, Business info, and your Business Account name. The ID is always located in your account's primary information section. When in doubt, the URL trick is often the most consistent way to find it across different layouts.

The key is not to get frustrated - just focus on a section related to your core account information, and you'll find the ID.

Mistakes to Avoid: Ad Account ID vs. Business Manager ID

One of the most frequent points of confusion is mixing up the Business Manager ID with an Ad Account ID. They are two different things, and using the wrong one will cause connection errors. It's crucial to understand the difference.

  • Your Business Manager ID is the ID for the top-level business entity that holds everything together. Think of it as the filing cabinet. It is a single ID for your entire Business Account.

  • An Ad Account ID is the unique identifier for a specific ad account contained within your Business Manager. Your business might have several Ad Accounts, perhaps for different products, client campaigns, or regions. Each of these Ad Accounts will have its own distinct ID. The filing cabinet has different folders inside it, and each folder has its own label.

You can find your Ad Account IDs in the Ads Manager dashboard or under Accounts > Ad Accounts in your Business Settings. If a tool specifically asks for an "Ad Account ID," this is the number you need. If it asks for the "Business ID" or "Business Manager ID," you need the one from your Business Info page.

Final Thoughts

While it might be tucked away in the settings, finding your Meta Business Manager ID is a straightforward process once you know the path: Business Settings > Business info. It's a small but critical piece of information that serves as the universal key to efficiently and securely connecting your marketing assets to external platforms and partners.

Often, the reason you needed this ID in the first place was to connect your Facebook Ads data to a reporting tool and see the bigger picture. We built Graphed to make this entire data analysis process seamless. After connecting your advertising and sales tools in just a few clicks, you can use plain English to build real-time dashboards and get instant insights without any of the manual scavenger hunts. It allows you to skip straight to the actionable answers you need to grow your business.