{"id":11085,"date":"2022-07-14T05:58:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T05:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=11085"},"modified":"2022-07-14T05:58:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T05:58:23","slug":"how-to-change-your-name-in-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-name-in-facebook","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your Name in Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a00ca736033f\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a00ca736033f\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a00ca736033f\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-name-in-facebook\/#How_to_Change_Your_Name_in_Facebook\" title=\"How to Change Your Name in Facebook\">How to Change Your Name in Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-name-in-facebook\/#Make_your_nickname_public\" title=\"Make your nickname public\">Make your nickname public<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-name-in-facebook\/#Avoid_getting_banned_from_facebook_if_you_frequently_change_your_name\" title=\"Avoid getting banned from facebook if you frequently change your name\">Avoid getting banned from facebook if you frequently change your name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-name-in-facebook\/#Change_the_username_of_your_Facebook_Page\" title=\"Change the username of your Facebook Page\">Change the username of your Facebook Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-name-in-facebook\/#Change_the_name_of_your_Facebook_Page\" title=\"Change the name of your Facebook Page\">Change the name of your Facebook Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-name-in-facebook\/#Change_your_name_in_the_Facebook_app\" title=\"Change your name in the Facebook app\">Change your name in the Facebook app<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Your_Name_in_Facebook\"><\/span>How to Change Your Name in Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you have recently decided to change your name on Facebook, you can easily do so from the General Account Settings. Click on the Edit link to the right of your name to change it. You will need to enter a password to keep it secure and then click the Save Changes button to apply the change. Once you&#8217;ve made the changes, you can go back and edit your name if necessary. You can even make your nickname public.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_your_nickname_public\"><\/span>Make your nickname public<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are not comfortable using your real name, you can choose to make your nickname public in Facebook. You can change your name to make it more distinctive or add your nickname to the public list of your profile. To change the nickname of your Facebook profile, follow the steps below. You must first change your Facebook password, then you can make your nickname public. Once you change the name, Facebook may take up to 24 hours to confirm your change.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you use a nickname in the real world, it&#8217;s probably best not to do so. The social network wants users to interact with each other on a more personal level. Because of this, it has made it possible for users to use nicknames on their profiles. Users can choose to make their nicknames public in the first or middle name fields. However, make sure you don&#8217;t use names that violate the Facebook Community Standards.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_getting_banned_from_facebook_if_you_frequently_change_your_name\"><\/span>Avoid getting banned from facebook if you frequently change your name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing your name frequently can lead to problems with your account. First, Facebook prohibits certain types of activity that could get you banned. If your account is used to spread spam or to advertise illegal activities, Facebook may block your account. Besides, Facebook may restrict you from liking or commenting on other people&#8217;s pages. If you constantly change your name, Facebook may sanction you. It can be tricky to find the right balance between common sense and following Facebook&#8217;s rules.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that you can appeal a ban by going to Facebook&#8217;s Help Center and submitting a photo and ID to prove that you are who you say you are. Then, wait for the ban to be lifted. In the meantime, you can try to avoid repeating the same patterns that got you banned in the first place. If you have been banned in the past, you should consider getting a second opinion from Facebook. The more time you wait, the better.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_the_username_of_your_Facebook_Page\"><\/span>Change the username of your Facebook Page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to change the name of your Facebook Page, you can do so by logging in from your computer. You should make sure that you have administrator access. In the News Feed, click on the flag icon to get to Pages. Select the page that you wish to change. It will automatically save the changes. To change the name of a page, you must have 25 likes. Once you have this number, click on Edit Page Settings.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a Facebook page that was originally created by someone else, you can request that the name be changed. You can also add a nickname to your page, but it does not change your username. To get the correct name, you should choose something that reflects your page and meets Facebook&#8217;s standards. For example, your page name cannot contain the word &#8220;official.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_the_name_of_your_Facebook_Page\"><\/span>Change the name of your Facebook Page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How do you change the name of your Facebook Page? If you have administrator rights on your page, you can change the name of your Page. However, if you do not have administrator rights, you will have to wait a few days before you can make the change. Facebook may also limit the activities of pages with misleading names or content. If you are unsure whether your Facebook Page is subject to this restriction, you should check with the page administrator or an admin.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have been granted admin status on your Facebook page, you can edit its name. Navigate to the settings section and click the &#8220;Edit Page Info&#8221; button. Under the &#8216;Name&#8217; field, enter the new name you want to use for your page. Once you click &#8220;Request Change,&#8221; Facebook will let you know how long it will take before it changes. Make sure to wait for at least three days before making any changes to your Page name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_your_name_in_the_Facebook_app\"><\/span>Change your name in the Facebook app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to change your name on Facebook, you can do so by going to the General Account Settings. Scroll down to the name section, and then click the Edit button to the right of it. A box will appear containing your new name. You can select the order in which you want it to appear, and enter a new password if you wish. After making the changes, you must save your changes. If you decide not to change your name, you can appeal the decision.<\/p>\n<p>When you change your name on Facebook, you must follow the company guidelines. It is not allowed to use unusual capitalization or include a title. Using words with strong connotations is also not allowed, and you should avoid sexy or provocative terms. Instead, use the name of your friends or someone else. You can also use a nickname if it is not offensive to others. As long as the name you use is in keeping with Facebook&#8217;s guidelines, you can use it as your name.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change Your Name in Facebook If you have recently decided to change your name on Facebook, you can easily do so from the General Account Settings. Click on the Edit link to the right of your name to change it. 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