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How to Find Your Facebook Ad Account Number

Cody Schneider•

Trying to find your Facebook Ad Account Number? You’re in the right place. It can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack if you don’t know where to click. This guide cuts through the confusion and shows you exactly where to find your unique ad account ID in seconds. We'll cover several fast methods using Meta Ads Manager, your browser’s URL, and even the mobile app.

Why Do You Even Need Your Facebook Ad Account Number?

Before we jump into the "how," let's quickly cover the "why." Your Facebook Ad Account ID (also called the account number) is a unique identification code for your specific ad account. It's not a password or secret key, but it's essential for several common tasks. Think of it like a specific mailing address for all your advertising activity.

You’ll typically need your Ad Account Number when you want to:

  • Grant access to your team or a new agency: When bringing on a new marketing agency, freelancer, or team member, you'll need the ad account number to give them the right permissions through Meta Business Suite.

  • Connect a third-party application: Many powerful marketing and analytics tools need this number to securely sync with your Facebook Ads data. Scheduling software, reporting dashboards, and CRM integrations all rely on it to pull information from the correct account.

  • Contact Meta Support: If you ever run into an issue with your ads, billing, or policies, the Meta support team will ask for your Ad Account ID to identify your account and help resolve tickets faster.

  • Set up offline event tracking: If you're importing sales data from a physical store or CRM to measure offline conversions, the ad account number is necessary to connect those events to your campaigns.

Four Simple Ways to Find Your Facebook Ad Account ID

Meta has updated its interface many times over the years, which is why a seemingly simple ID can sometimes feel hidden. Luckily, there are a few reliable spots where it always appears. Here are four methods, from quickest to most thorough.

Method 1: Check the URL (The 3-Second Trick)

This is by far the fastest way to find your ID if you're on a desktop computer. Once you're inside your ad account, the number lives permanently in the address bar of your web browser.

Here’s what to do:

  1. Go to the Meta Ads Manager.

  2. Make sure you’ve selected the ad account you need the ID for.

  3. Look up at your browser's address bar.

You will see a URL that looks something like this:

https://adsmanager.facebook.com/adsmanager/manage/campaigns?act=1234567890123456

The long string of numbers right after act= is your unique Facebook Ad Account ID. In this example, it's "1234567890123456." That's it! You can copy it directly from there. This works from almost any page within the Ads Manager.

Method 2: Use the Ads Manager Dropdown Menu

If you prefer to find the number within the Facebook interface itself, the main navigation dropdown in Ads Manager is your next best bet. It sits right in plain view, as long as you know where to look.

Follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Meta Ads Manager.

  2. Look at the top left of your screen on the "Campaigns" tab. You'll see an account dropdown menu which shows the name of the ad account you are currently viewing.

  3. Click this dropdown menu. A list of all the ad accounts you have access to will appear.

Your Ad Account Number will be listed directly underneath the name of each ad account in the list. This method is convenient because it lets you see the IDs for all your accounts at once, which is helpful for checking that you're using the correct one.

Method 3: In Meta Business Suite (or Business Manager) Settings

If your business uses Meta Business Suite (the newer version of Business Manager) to manage assets like pages, ad accounts, and pixels, you can find the ID in your business settings area. This is a common location for agencies or companies working with multiple ad accounts.

How to find it:

  1. Go to Meta Business Settings. You may have to select the correct Business Account if you manage more than one.

  2. On the left-hand navigation menu, under the "Accounts" section, click on Ad Accounts.

  3. A list of all the ad accounts associated with your Business Manager will appear in the central panel.

Here, you'll see a list of ad account names. Your unique Ad Account ID is displayed right below each account name, marked clearly as "ID: [your number]."

Method 4: In the Meta Ads Manager Mobile App

Managing campaigns on the go? You're not always near a desktop. Fortunately, you can also locate your Ad Account ID from the Meta Ads Manager mobile app on your phone.

Here’s the path:

  1. Open the Meta Ads Manager app on your smartphone (available for iOS and Android).

  2. In the top left corner, tap the main menu icon (it looks like a burger menu with several lines or a settings gear).

  3. This opens a navigation screen where you can access your campaigns, billing, account settings, and other tools. Tapping your account name or the settings/gear icon usually lets you view and switch between accounts.

  4. Just like on the desktop version, the ID appears directly below each ad account name as you navigate.

Don't Confuse Your Ad ID With Other Facebook Numbers

One of the biggest sources of error for marketers is mixing up different Facebook IDs. If a tool integration fails or someone can't get access, it’s often because they’re supplying the wrong type of number. Let's clarify the key three:

Facebook Ad Account ID

This is the string of numbers we just learned how to find. It is only for a single ad account. It represents the space where you create, manage, fund, and run your campaigns. Each ad account has its own billing method, time zone, and currency.

Meta Business Account ID

A Business Account (formerly Business Manager) serves as a central hub or container for all of your company’s Facebook assets - including multiple ad accounts, pages, pixels, and people. Its ID represents the entire business portfolio, not a single ad account. You can find this ID in Business Settings, usually under "Business Info."

Facebook Pixel ID

The Pixel ID is attached to the snippet of tracking code on your website. This number is what allows you to track conversions, build custom audiences from website visitors, and optimize your ad delivery. A single pixel can often be shared across multiple ad accounts within the same Business Manager. You find this in the Events Manager section.

They are not interchangeable. When a platform asks for your Ad Account ID, make sure that’s exactly what you’re providing!

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Still having trouble? Here are two common scenarios and what to do.

"I can't see the ad account listed anywhere."

This is almost always a permissions issue. In Meta's ecosystem, you need to be granted a specific role to even see an ad account. If the business owner or agency hasn’t added your Facebook profile to the account with at least "View performance" or "Analyst" access, it will be invisible to you. The solution is simple: contact the account admin (usually your boss, client, or the marketing manager) and ask them to grant you the necessary permissions from their Business Settings.

"I see so many ad accounts. Which one do I choose?"

This happens frequently in agencies or larger businesses. The best practice is to name your ad accounts clearly (e.g., "Company Name - Website Conversions" instead of "Ad Account 2"). If the names aren't clear, check the recent spend or campaign activity in each one to identify the correct active account. When in doubt, always ask your team to verify before connecting it to a new service or tool.

Final Thoughts

Locating your Facebook Ad Account Number is simple once you know the key places to look. Whether you use the browser URL for a quick copy-paste, the dropdown menu in Ads Manager, or your Business Settings, you can find the right ID in just a few clicks. Keeping it handy saves time and prevents headaches down the road.

That account ID is your ticket to bringing your Facebook ad data into different platforms for better reporting and analysis. At Graphed, our goal is to make that process effortless. Instead of worrying about API keys or managing connections, our one-click integration lets you securely log in to sync all your Facebook Ads performance data directly. This way, you can go from authenticating your account to watching your live dashboard spring to life in seconds - no ID-hunting required.