How to Change Your Name and Username on Facebook

Tired of your old Facebook name and want to change it? Or looking to set up or revamp your Facebook Page? Changing names and usernames on Facebook is easy and hassle-free. In this article, we will guide you on how to change your name and username on Facebook.

In this guide, we will explain the steps to change your Facebook page name and username. Before we start, it is important to understand Facebook’s standards and requirements for setting up or changing a username. Let’s go through them now.

What Are the Facebook Username Requirements

Facebook allows you to create personal accounts and business pages to connect and expand your network. Before changing the name or username, it is essential to understand Facebook’s requirements. Let’s start with personal profiles.

For Personal Profiles

Facebook has a strict naming policy for personal profiles. When creating a personal account, it is vital to use the name you go by, which can be your nickname, professional name, or maiden name.

There are certain things that your Facebook username cannot have, such as symbols, numbers, strange capitalizations, repeated characters, punctuation, characters from multiple languages, words or phrases, or (most importantly) the name of another person.

In business/brand Pages, the admin can change the username to something unique and at least five characters long. The username can only contain numbers, letters, and periods, and it must follow Facebook’s terms of service.

It is important to differentiate between changing a name and a username. Your name on Facebook represents your identity, whether it’s a personal account or a business/brand page. Changing your name alters your identity. On the other hand, changing your username only affects the web address of your Facebook profile or page, making it easier to find or share. Now that we understand the distinction, let’s discuss how to change names on Facebook.

How to Change Your Name on Facebook

Whether you want to edit your first, last, or nickname, Facebook has a simple process for making these changes. Keep in mind that you can only update your Facebook name every 60 days. Follow the steps below.

On Desktop

Step 1: Open Facebook in your preferred browser and log in.

Step 2: Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.

Step 3: Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.

Step 4: Select Settings.

Step 5: Under ‘General profile settings,’ edit the Name.

Step 6: Type your name or make necessary changes to your Facebook name and click Review Change.

Finally, enter your password and save changes.

That’s it. Once reviewed, your Facebook display name gets changed, and your new name will appear everywhere. The change may take time to effect; be patient.

Changing Facebook names on the mobile app is easy. The steps are the same for Android or iOS devices, but the options may vary based on your demographics. Follow these steps: 1. Launch the Facebook app on your device.

Step 2: Tap the three horizontal lines icon at the top.

Step 3: In the Menu screen, scroll to the bottom and select Settings & privacy.

Step 4: From the drop-down menu, select Settings.

Step 5: On the new screen, under Account, tap Personal Information and then tap Name.

Step 6: Now, type or modify your name and select Review Change.

Step 7: Choose your name appearance, set a password, and save changes.

Once your Facebook name change has been successfully reviewed and approved, the change will be visible on all devices. If you are changing the name of your Facebook Page, please keep reading.

Facebook allows you to change both your personal account’s display name and your business page name. However, changing the page name does not affect its username.

Before you change your page name, make sure the new name accurately reflects the page’s theme and complies with Facebook’s name standards. Once the name change is approved, you cannot change it again for 7 days, and you won’t be able to unpublish the page during that time.

Step 1: Open Facebook in your browser and log in.

Step 2: Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop-down menu, click on See all profiles.

Step 4: Select the desired page to rename.

When you see a screen that says, ‘Switching to [Facebook Name],’ follow these steps:

– Step 5: Click your profile picture in the top right corner.

Step 6: Select Settings & Privacy from the drop-down menu.

Step 7: Select Settings.

Step 8: Under General profile settings, click Edit next to the Name.

Step 9: Type your name or make necessary changes to your Facebook name, and click Review Change.

Step 10: Enter your password and select Request Change.

On Facebook Mobile App

Facebook allows you to change your page name on mobile devices, and the steps are the same for Android or iOS devices. However, note that the button placement or options may vary depending on your location. Follow these steps:

1. Launch the Facebook app.

2. Tap on the three horizontal lines icon at the top.

Step 3: In the Menu screen, tap on the profiles next to your profile name and, from the bottom sheet, choose the page you want to change the display name.

You will see a screen that says ‘Switching to [Facebook Name].’ Once switched, follow these steps.

Step 4: Tap the three horizontal lines icon at the top.

In the Menu screen, scroll to the bottom and select Settings & privacy.

Step 6: Select Settings from the menu.

Step 7: Tap on Page settings and then Name.

Step 8: Type or modify your name and select Review Change.

Step 9: Enter your password and tap Save changes.

Once the name is approved by the Facebook team, the changes will take effect. Now that you know how to change your Facebook account or page name, let’s change usernames.

How to Change Facebook Username for a Personal Account

Facebook allows you to set your username, but only once. Unlike changing names, you cannot change your Facebook username from the mobile app. So, if you are new or haven’t set up your username yet, follow these instructions.

Note: Facebook may not allow you to create or set a username for a new Page if you have recently created several new pages.

Step 1: Open Facebook in your browser and log in.

Step 2: Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.

Step 3: Select Settings & Privacy from the menu.

Step 4: Select Settings.

Step 5: Under General profile settings, click Edit next to the Username.

Step 6: Enter your preferred username and if it says ‘Username is available,’ save changes. Note: If it says ‘Username is not available,’ you must change your username and check again. There is no way to bypass this requirement.

That’s it. Your account will now be identified by this unique username. If you want to change your Facebook page’s username, move on to the next method.

How to Change Facebook Username for a Business Account

Changing your Facebook username for a business account is the same as changing your personal profile’s username. Follow these instructions:

Step 1: Open Facebook and log in.

Step 2: Go to your account settings.

Step 3: Select “Username” or “Create a Username.”

Step 4: Enter your desired username.

Step 5: Check for availability and make sure it follows Facebook’s guidelines.

Step 6: Save your changes.

That’s it! You have successfully changed your Facebook username for your business account.

Step 2: Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop-down menu, click on See all profiles.

Step 4: Select the page to change the name.

To switch to your Facebook Name, follow these steps:

1. Look for the screen that says “Switching to [Facebook Name].”

2. Once switched, follow the steps below.

Step 5: Click your profile picture in the top right corner.

Step 6: Select Settings & Privacy from the menu.

Step 7: Select Settings.

Step 8: In General profile settings, click Edit next to the Username.

Step 9: Enter your username. If it says ‘Username is available,’ click Save changes. Note: If it says ‘Username is not available,’ change or tweak your username and check again. There’s no way to bypass this error.

Your Facebook Page’s username has been successfully changed. If you have any remaining questions, please refer to the next section.

FAQs on Changing Your Facebook Username

1. The most common reason why you can’t change your Facebook name is because Facebook only allows you to change your username once every 60 days. So, if you’ve already changed your username in that timeframe, you’ll have to wait.

Additionally, if your desired name violates Facebook’s guidelines, you can’t use it.

2. If you’ve previously set a username for your Facebook account, there’s no official way to change it. While you can reach out to Facebook support for help, the chance of being able to change your username again is low.

3. Can Facebook users have the same name?

Refresh Your Facebook Account

Once you know how to change your name and username on Facebook, you can update your profile information to make it more professional or start over. You may also want to read how to change your username on Instagram.